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Is a Trial Membership Right for You? Pros and Cons to Consider
A trial membership gives new members free or discounted access to your membership site for a limited time, such as 7 or
January 23, 2023
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New to membership sites? Begin with these
Three guides that cover the basics: building the site, locking your content and choosing what to sell.
How toHow to Build a Simple Membership Site (Without Spending a Lot on it)The steps to a first membership site, kept simple and affordable.Read the guide
ResourcesContent Restriction: Everything You Need to KnowWhat content restriction is and how it works on a membership site.Read the guide
ResourcesTop 10 Best Membership Site Ideas for 2025 and 2026Membership site ideas to choose from, with what each one sells.Read the guide
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Starting a Membership Business: 8 Things No One Tells You
Starting a membership business means selling ongoing access to content, a community or a service, usually for a recurring fee. It can
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How to Choose a Membership Site Platform for Your Online Community
A membership site platform is the software that runs your members area: sign-ups, payments, and access to members-only content. You have three
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WordPress Hosting for Membership Sites: Your Comprehensive Guide to Scalable Hosting
The best WordPress hosting for membership sites is the plan that can handle logged-in members, not just anonymous visitors. Small, new sites
October 24, 2022
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Understanding Stripe Payment Gateway (And Why It’s a Great Option for Membership Sites)
The Stripe payment gateway is a payment processor that lets your membership site accept cards, digital wallets and recurring payments online. It
March 21, 2023
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Membership Pricing Strategy: 11 Models and How Much to Charge
The best membership pricing strategy matches your price to the value members get and keeps the choice simple. In practice, that often
June 24, 2022
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Membership vs Subscription: What’s the Difference and Which Is Best?
The difference between a membership and a subscription comes down to what people pay for. With a subscription, customers pay a recurring
November 1, 2021
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Stripe vs PayPal: Which One’s Best for a Membership Business?
Stripe vs PayPal for a membership site comes down to checkout control versus brand recognition. Stripe usually costs less per card payment
April 22, 2023
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The Easiest Way to Implement Plans for Subscription Payments
Plans for subscription payments let customers pay a set amount every month, quarter or year for ongoing access to your content or
December 4, 2022
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