{"id":14646,"date":"2017-05-03T16:19:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T22:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=14646"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:29:18","slug":"youre-ready-to-start-a-membership-site-what-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/es\/blog\/youre-ready-to-start-a-membership-site-what-now\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re Ready to Start a Membership Site\u2014What Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re an expert in your field and you\u2019ve got something people want and need. If you\u2019ve heard it would be a great business opportunity to start a membership site so you can get the word out, you\u2019ve heard right. So, what exactly is a membership site? If you need a bit more insight on it, check out our post on what a membership site<\/a> is, then come back here for more great information!<\/p>\n

Up to speed? Great. Now you know that in order to run a successful membership site, you need to offer something no one else is offering\u2014or at least in a unique way. You need to establish yourself as an expert, one whose expertise people are willing to pay for.<\/p>\n

Though there are several types of membership sites you can build for your business, you know your business best, so only you can decide which model will best serve your needs. Even if you don\u2019t have a Ph.D.<\/a> in computer science, you can create your own site. You\u2019re welcome to come up with your own model, but if you\u2019d like a few ideas, we\u2019ve done some research for you.<\/p>\n

Content-Drip Sites<\/h4>\n

Many\u00a0membership site models available today work well using the \u201cdrip\u201d method. These are sites where members pay a monthly fee (think subscription) to access content.<\/p>\n

Content is released on a schedule, or \u201cdripped,\u201d to members in intervals where they can access the information immediately, and then new content is released thirty days later. And the cycle is repeated, giving members fresh content every month. Additionally, if you use evergreen content (content that is relevant for long periods of time), you won\u2019t find yourself continuously scrambling for new ideas.<\/p>\n

One thing to keep in mind is that because you\u2019ll have members joining at different times, they\u2019ll be receiving your content in different stages. You can limit your site membership registration period to certain times of the month, but you\u2019ll still have groups of members receiving their content in different phases.<\/p>\n

Either way, your members will be coming to your site on a regular basis to access content, giving you more opportunities to offer new products and services.<\/p>\n

All-In or \u201cBuffet\u201d Membership Sites<\/h4>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a good buffet? You pay a set price up front and are given access to all sorts of goodies. That\u2019s the idea behind this model: it allows members to access all content and all of your products as soon as they join.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t actually have to charge an up-front fee\u2014you can choose to charge monthly\u2014but keep in mind that with this model, where members instantly receive access to all you have to offer (as opposed to the drip-schedule sites), you risk them cancelling their membership as soon as they\u2019ve feasted at your buffet and are feeling full.<\/p>\n

However, if you promise then deliver new and exclusive content, like interactive quizzes, checklists, videos, etc., only available to members, they\u2019re likely to be hungry for more and keep their membership active.<\/p>\n

Online Courses<\/h4>\n

The online courses and seminars model is a great way to build your business. For example, if you run a photography business and you get asked about the basics behind shutter speed, you can create an online course<\/a> using presentations, videos, and lectures.<\/p>\n

You can set this up as drip-content, where each lesson or module is released on a schedule, or you can offer the material up-front, buffet-style and let members work at their own pace. You can also release specific content\u2014such as a fun activity, game, video, bonus content, etc.\u2014to members who complete a certain number of lessons.<\/p>\n

Digital-Product Sites<\/h4>\n

A product membership site offers digital products to its members. For example, it's like what we do here at MemberPress. Digital product sites may also offer technical support, provide informative blogs, and allow access to other products and upgrades on a regular basis to incentivize members to keep their membership active.<\/p>\n

You can offer them monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscriptions as long as you\u2019re providing new products, enhancements, and awesome support.<\/p>\n

Service Membership Sites<\/h4>\n

A service membership site offers services such as coaching, training, and support. For example, a web-design company could provide design services, site-maintenance coaching, and technical support. So what\u2019s the best strategy for encouraging members to remain active with a service site? It\u2019s providing exclusive additional content, such as worksheets, activities, videos, and presentations.<\/p>\n

Some Tips<\/h4>\n

Regardless of the type of membership site you create, it\u2019s important to keep these things in mind:<\/p>\n