{"id":41744,"date":"2025-10-01T20:16:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coma.lv\/2025\/10\/01\/how-to-lock-your-sites-content\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T20:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:16:34","slug":"how-to-lock-your-sites-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coma.lv\/en\/2025\/10\/01\/how-to-lock-your-sites-content\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lock Your Site’s Content"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many sites use content locking to increase revenue and sales. In this article you will learn how to lock content without annoying users.<\/p>\n

What Is Locked Content and Why Do You Need It?<\/h2>\n

Locked content is a technique used by site owners to make users take some action before they get access to the content.<\/p>\n

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If used incorrectly, it can annoy users, but when used skillfully it can lead to increased sales. Content locking is effective when it comes to something valuable, for example a free course, an e-book and so on. The same psychological trick works here as with content upgrades. Users do not mind doing something small in exchange for content that is valuable to them.<\/p>\n

What Do You Need to Lock Content in WordPress?<\/h2>\n

In this guide we will use OptinMonster<\/strong><\/a>, which at the moment remains one of the best solutions on the market. However, you will need the Plus or Pro plan to be able to lock content.<\/p>\n

Adding Locked Content<\/h2>\n

First you need to install and activate the OptinMonster plugin. This plugin is only a link between your site and your account in the OptinMonster system. After activating the plugin you will be automatically redirected to the OptinMonster page to connect your site. Here the plugin will create a secure connection to your account. After the setup is complete you will land in the Campaigns<\/strong> section (https:\/\/app.optinmonster.com\/campaigns\/<\/code>), where you can create new optin forms, manage existing campaigns and set up content locking for your site.<\/p>\n

To create a campaign with content locking, click Create New Campaign<\/strong>. A window with a greeting and a choice of campaign type will open. You are offered three main options:<\/p>\n