How to Build a Membership Site in Zenler (Step-by-Step Tutorial for 2026)

David Zenler Author

Jan 11, 2026 |

Learn how to build a membership site in Zenler step-by-step. Covers setup, content organisation, community, pricing tiers, drip & publishing.

Zenler makes membership creation incredibly easy — whether you're building a content membership, a coaching community, or a full hybrid model.

This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to set up and structure your membership, add content, organise community spaces, set pricing, automate access, and publish your membership to the world.

By the end, your membership will be fully built and ready for members.

🎥 ▶️ How to Build a Membership in Zenler — Full Walkthrough

Step 1 — Create a New Membership

From your Zenler dashboard:

• Go to Site
• Click Products
• Choose Membership
• Select Add New Membership
• Name your membership
• Add a description + cover image

Zenler now creates your membership shell.

🔗 If you haven't planned your membership yet, start with How to Start a Membership Site (Complete Guide)

Step 2 — Add Categories (Content Structure)

Categories act like modules inside your membership.

Examples:

• Monthly Content
• Live Workshops
• Templates
• Community Challenges
• Replays
• Bonuses

To create categories:

• Open your membership
• Click Categories
• Select Add Category
• Give it a title + description

💡 Tip: Use simple, intuitive names. Members should always know where to go.

🔗 Need inspiration? Check out real-world Membership Site Examples

Step 3 — Add Lessons to Your Categories

Membership content can be:

• Video lessons
• Text posts
• Audio
• Downloads
• Templates
• Mini-courses
• Replays
• Challenges
• Live events

To add content:

• Click the category
• Choose Add Lesson
• Select lesson type
• Upload your files

Zenler supports:

• Video (MP4/MOV)
• PDF
• Images
• Audio
• Zip files

Step 4 — Build Your Membership Community

Community is where retention happens.

To create your community:

• Go to Communities
• Click Add Community
• Name it
• Connect it to your membership
• Add channels (topics)

Recommended channels:

• Introductions
• General chat
• Wins / progress
• Q&A
• Monthly challenge
• Events

Why this matters: A thriving community drastically increases retention and long-term revenue.

🔗 To improve retention, read Membership Retention & Community Strategies

Step 5 — Add Live Classes, Q&A Sessions, or Workshops

Zenler integrates directly with Zoom.

To add a live session:

• Go to Live
• Create a Live Class, Live Webinar, or Live Interactive
• Add your description + schedule
• Attach it to your membership

Live content massively increases engagement and member loyalty.

Step 6 — Set Pricing (Monthly, Annual, or Tiers)

Zenler allows multiple membership pricing options:

1. Monthly pricing Great for lowering barriers to entry.

2. Annual pricing Increases revenue and commitment.

3. Tiered pricing Perfect if you want to offer:

• Basic plan
• Community + content
• Premium coaching

To set pricing:

• Go to Site → Plans & Pricing
• Add a Plan
• Choose Monthly / Annual / Subscription
• Connect the plan to your membership

🔗 For help choosing the right price, see Membership Pricing Guide

Step 7 — Set Drip Content (Optional)

Drip allows you to release new content over time.

Great for:

• Monthly themes
• Challenges
• Guided programs
• Preventing binge consumption

To enable drip:

• Open a category or lesson
• Click Drip
• Set days from enrollment OR specific release dates

Step 8 — Build the Sales Funnel for Your Membership

Zenler funnels let you create:

• Opt-in pages
• Waitlist pages
• Sales pages
• Checkout pages
• Confirmation workflows

Use Zenler's drag-and-drop builder to create:

• A landing page
• A pricing page
• A welcome email automation

This makes your membership onboarding smooth and professional.

Step 9 — Connect Automations (Onboarding, Tags, Emails)

Potential automation triggers:

• Tag new members
• Send welcome email sequence
• Unlock bonus content
• Notify the community
• Add tasks
• Start a challenge sequence

Automation saves you HOURS every week.

Step 10 — Preview and Publish Your Membership

Before going live:

• Test the signup experience
• Check the content navigation
• Review community channels
• Confirm pricing plans
• Test automations
• Preview on mobile

Then click Publish.

🎉 Your membership is live!

🎯 Membership Build Checklist (Copy & Paste)

• Membership created
• Categories added
• Lessons uploaded
• Community created + linked
• Live sessions scheduled
• Pricing plans set
• Drip applied (optional)
• Funnel built
• Automations set
• Everything previewed
• Membership published

❓ FAQ's 

Q: How long does it take to build a membership in Zenler? Most creators can build a complete membership in 1–3 days, depending on content volume.

Q: Do I need to build all content before launch? No — many creators launch with one month of content + a roadmap.

Q: Can I run a membership without a community? Yes, but communities significantly boost retention.

Q: Can I drip content in Zenler? Absolutely — drip can be applied to categories or lessons.

Q: Can I offer tiered memberships? Yes — Zenler fully supports multi-tier memberships.

🚀 Call to Action

Zenler gives you EVERYTHING you need to run a successful membership:

• Content management
• Communities
• Live classes
• Templates
• Automations
• Funnels
• Email marketing
• Payments

All in one powerful platform — with no extra tools required.

👉 Build your membership today with Zenler

🔗 Continue Your Membership Journey

How to Start a Membership (Complete Guide)

• Best Membership Platforms (2026)
• Membership Pricing Guide
• Membership Site Examples
• How to Build a Membership Site in Zenler
• Membership Content Strategy
• Membership Retention & Community Strategies

Useful Links:

• How to Create an Online Course
• Course Launch Strategy

🎥 Watch the entire Membership Series on YouTube → Membership Site Creation Playlist

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