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WordPress Content Gating Pros and Cons: Plugin Alternatives Compared
Content gating can be one of the most useful ways to control access in WordPress, but it is not always obvious which type of plugin or workflow is the best fit for your site.
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WordPress REST API Content Gating: When to Use It (and When Not To)
When you restrict content in WordPress, the most important question is not only what visitors can see on the page. The deeper question is how that content is delivered across different systems. A page may look secure on the front…
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Why Hiding Content with CSS is Bad for SEO (and What to Do Instead)
Hiding content with CSS can look like a simple solution when you want to control what visitors see in WordPress, but it is rarely the right approach for restricted or premium content. The problem is that CSS controls presentation, not…
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Why Server-Side Gating Matters for WordPress Content Security
When you restrict content in WordPress, the most important question is not only who can see it on the page. The deeper question is whether the restricted content is being output at all. If protected content is still present in…
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How to create a members-only blog in WordPress
Creating a members-only blog in WordPress is one of the most practical ways to build a more engaged audience while keeping control over how your content is accessed. Instead of making every post completely public, you can allow visitors to…
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How to Gate Content in WordPress Using the Block Editor (Step-by-Step)
If you want to restrict content in WordPress without relying on shortcodes, disconnected membership systems, or fragile front-end tricks, the block editor gives you a much cleaner way to do it. Instead of building separate layouts for different user states,…
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How to Sell Premium Content in WordPress with WooCommerce and Gutenberg
If you want to sell premium content in WordPress, the challenge is rarely just taking payment. The real challenge is controlling access properly after the purchase, without breaking your layout, confusing users, or relying on fragile workarounds. Many site owners…
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How to Monetise Content in WordPress (Without Breaking UX or SEO)
If you’re creating valuable content in WordPress, at some point the question becomes unavoidable. How do you turn that content into revenue without damaging user experience or search visibility? Many site owners initially reach for familiar approaches such as display…
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How to Gate Content in WordPress (Without Exposing It in the Source Code)
Protect your content properly and turn it into a conversion tool If you’ve ever tried to restrict content in WordPress; whether you’re running a membership site, selling courses, building a client portal, or locking premium content behind a WooCommerce purchase,…
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