paywalls

Designs and optimizes in-app paywalls, upgrade screens, and feature gates for freemium conversion.

Updated May 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/MarcoBolsa/motor-cotacoes --skill paywalls-marcobolsa
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Skill: paywalls
Source: https://github.com/MarcoBolsa/motor-cotacoes/tree/main/.claude/skills/marketingskills/paywalls
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MarcoBolsa/motor-cotacoes --skill paywalls-marcobolsa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Free users often never convert to paid plans because upgrade prompts appear at the wrong time, lack clear value messaging, or use pushy dark patterns that erode trust. This Skill provides structured guidance for designing in-app paywalls and upgrade flows that convert without annoying users. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Paywall Design Frameworks: Provides screen component templates (headline, value demonstration, plan comparison, social proof, CTA, escape hatch) for feature gates, usage limits, and trial expiration triggers. - Timing and Frequency Rules: Defines when to show upgrade prompts (after aha moments, at genuine limits) and how to cap frequency to avoid frustrating users. - A/B Testing Playbook: Ships a reference catalog of experiment ideas covering triggers, pricing presentation, copy, trials, and personalization. - Use Case: When a free user hits the 3-project limit in your project management tool, generate a usage-limit paywall with benefit-focused copy, a free-vs-pro comparison, and a clear escape hatch. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to design an upgrade paywall for when free users hit your plan's usage limit, including copy and layout recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about paywalls

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How do I design an in-app paywall that converts free users?▼

Structure the paywall with a benefit-focused headline, a value demonstration or preview, a plan comparison, social proof, a specific CTA, and a clear escape hatch. Show it only after the user has experienced real value, not during onboarding.

When should I show upgrade prompts to free users?▼

Show prompts at feature gates when users click paid features, at usage limits, near trial expiration, or after aha moments. Avoid showing them during onboarding, mid-flow, or repeatedly after dismissal, and enforce cool-down periods of days.

How do I improve a low-converting trial expiration screen?▼

Use loss framing by showing what the user built and which features they used during the trial, then present clear plan options with social proof. Send early reminders at 7, 3, and 1 day before expiration rather than a single generic expired message.

What paywall dark patterns should I avoid?▼

Avoid hiding the close button, confusing plan selection, guilt-trip copy, blocking critical flows, and prompting before value is delivered. These patterns damage trust and increase churn even if they produce short-term conversions.

What paywall elements should I A/B test first?▼

Start with trigger timing, headline copy, price presentation (monthly vs. annual framing), and CTA wording. Track paywall impression rate, click-through to upgrade, completion rate, revenue per user, and post-upgrade churn.

Does this skill cover public pricing page optimization?▼

No, it focuses on in-product upgrade moments for users who have already experienced value. Public pricing page optimization is handled by a separate CRO skill, and pricing strategy decisions belong to a pricing skill.