Membership sites may have private content, but public pages should explain the service, audience, pricing, and route to join. Test the homepage, public articles, sign-up flow, and logged-out state. Avoid linking a public navigation item to a page that only shows an unexplained login wall. Google’s approval guidance notes pages behind login or restricted access among possible navigation issues.
If ads appear on public pages, review those pages for content and policy compliance. Do not assume that private content can never affect the site; follow the account’s instructions and review where ad code is placed. Clearly explain what users receive after signing up and how to contact support.
Use SiteReadyScore on the public domain to inspect visible routes. The scan cannot log into memberships or evaluate private material. Test those sections separately and avoid promising that the tool has inspected them.