Page Content Sections - Membership Message Section

Use the Membership Message Section when you want signed-in members to see the message saved on their Membership Type.

What this section is for

This section is usually placed on a member-only dashboard or renewal page.

Helpful details:

• It does not have normal section fields like a headline, color selector, or active toggle.
• The message content is managed from Membership Types, not inside the page section.
• On default pages, the message uses the main content width.
• On landing pages, the message is centered inside a narrower container.
• The page's own permissions still control who can reach the page.

Where the message content comes from

Configure the message in Membership Types using these fields:

• General Message
• Renewal Message
• Late Message
• Lapsed Message

Helpful detail:

• These fields use the rich text editor, so you can add formatting and links.

Available message variables

You can use these placeholders in Membership Type messages:

• {first_name}
• {last_name}
• {renewal_start_date}
• {membership_due_date}
• {late_end_date}
• {membership_type}
• {membership_status}
• {amount_due}
• {dues_price}
• {processing_fee}
• {late_fee}

Important behavior to know

• The section shows nothing for visitors who are not signed in.
• The section shows nothing if the signed-in member does not have a Membership Type.
• The section shows nothing if there is no applicable message to display.
• It does not leave a blank space when nothing applies.
• A payment success alert can appear after a successful payment when the page is loaded with payment=success.
• Status-specific messages take priority over the general message.
• The message order is Renewal for unpaid members, Late for late members, Lapsed for lapsed members, then General when no higher-priority status message applies.
• A Pay Now button can be added automatically for Renewal and Late messages when online membership payment is available.
• The Lapsed Message does not add that payment button in this section.
• Because the content is rendered from rich text, saved links and formatting appear on the page.

How to add a Membership Message Section to a page

1. Open the page you want to edit.
2. Go to the Page Content area.
3. Click Add new section.
4. Choose Membership Message Section.
5. Save the page.
6. Open Membership Types and edit the message fields for the membership types you use.
7. Review the page while signed in as a member account.

Practical setup tips

• Place this section near the top of a member dashboard or renewal page so members see it quickly.
• Keep the General Message short and welcoming.
• Use the status-specific messages for renewal timing, due dates, and next steps.
• Use the placeholders so dates and amounts update from member data instead of being typed by hand.
• Review messages for each membership type separately, since each type can have different wording.
• If you want extra explanation around the message, add a Simple Text Section nearby.

If the section is not behaving as expected

Check these items first:

• the page was saved after the section was added
• the page is accessible to signed-in members
• the member has a Membership Type assigned
• the relevant message field on that Membership Type is filled in
• the member's membership status matches the message you expect to see
• online membership payment settings are available if you expect a Pay Now button
• you are viewing the page as a real member account rather than as a public visitor

Related topics

• Membership Types - Configure the message fields this section uses.
• Dues and Renewals - Understand the renewal workflow members move through.
• Lapsed Members - Learn how lapsed status affects access and member experience.
• Pages - Learn how pages and page sections are managed.