{"id":17358,"date":"2019-01-28T10:49:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T17:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=17358"},"modified":"2024-08-22T13:23:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T17:23:38","slug":"membership-site-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Run a Membership Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Increasing conversions is a goal many businesses set for themselves \u2013 and with good reason. A reliable income can enable you to develop new content and products, while also giving your business a clearer budget from month to month. <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69b24e57c5431\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">WHAT'S INSIDE<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69b24e57c5431\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#Introducing_Membership_Sites_And_How_They_Work\" >Introducing Membership Sites (And How They Work)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#4_Reasons_to_Run_a_Membership_Site\" >4 Reasons to Run a Membership Site<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#1_Youll_Become_a_Respected_Source_of_Information\" >1. You'll Become a Respected Source of Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#2_You_Can_Build_an_Online_Community\" >2. You Can Build an Online Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#3_Your_Site_Can_Earn_You_a_Reliable_and_Sustainable_Income\" >3. Your Site Can Earn You a Reliable and Sustainable Income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#4_Youre_Able_to_Simplify_the_Process_Using_Plugins\" >4. You're Able to Simplify the Process Using Plugins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/blog\/membership-site-reasons\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to ensure a consistent revenue stream, creating a membership website could be the answer. A membership site is one that users are able to subscribe to \u2013 granting them access to specific content, such as online classes and services. Membership sites can bring a number of benefits to your business, and are relatively simple to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In this post, we\u2019ll explain how membership sites work, and introduce some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">tools you can use<\/a> to create one. We\u2019ll also explore the advantages of running your own membership site. Let\u2019s get started! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introducing_Membership_Sites_And_How_They_Work\"><\/span>Introducing Membership Sites (And How They Work)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although running a website can be a fulfilling career, relying on sales doesn\u2019t guarantee regular payment. As a result, many businesses seek alternative ways to generate a more steady income. One way of doing this is by setting up a membership site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/faqs-for-starting-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">A membership site<\/a> requires an account or subscription in order to access its full content. This can include blog posts, videos, white papers, educational classes and programs, and much more. When creating a membership site, you\u2019ll place some or all of that content into restricted areas. Only those who pay a set fee will be able to view them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-1024x490.png\" alt=\"The homepage of a membership site created with Moodle.\" class=\"wp-image-17360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-2048x980.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-355x170.png 355w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-840x402.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-1216x582.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-1832x877.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-700x335.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-156x75.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2018-12-18-at-17.02.51-1080x517.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This means users will need to become \u2018members\u2019 of your site in order to view exclusive content, take advantage of special offers, and be part of a wider community of other site members. You can lock away your entire site for members only, or just specific parts \u2013 it's up to you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/youre-ready-to-start-a-membership-site-what-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">creating a membership website<\/a> is a lot easier than it seems. What's more, this type of site has a lot to offer for you and your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reasons_to_Run_a_Membership_Site\"><\/span>4 Reasons to Run a Membership Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of benefits to be had by <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/checklist-for-launching-a-new-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">starting a membership site<\/a>. Let's explore four of the most important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Youll_Become_a_Respected_Source_of_Information\"><\/span>1. You'll Become a Respected Source of Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re offering a membership site based around a certain subject or niche, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll already know a lot about that focus. This is crucial, since it\u2019s vital that the information you provide is factual and will offer value to your users in some way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving advice that stems from your own experiences (whether personal or as a company) is incredibly beneficial to your audience, as you are able to demonstrate proven success. The <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/5-ways-to-retain-members-on-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">credibility your membership site offers<\/a> can even help you attract other well-known clients \u2013 the kind whose support will put your services on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While providing useful information is a great start, there are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/make-your-membership-website-look-more-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">boost your professional\u00a0image<\/a> even further. You can use a high-quality theme, include customer testimonials, and so on. The more work you do in this area, the better your membership site will reflect on you and your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_Can_Build_an_Online_Community\"><\/span>2. You Can Build an Online Community<strong> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong membership site centers around value exchange. Your members should feel that they are getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/what-types-of-content-can-you-create-for-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">good amount of content<\/a> or support from your website in return for their patronage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going beyond expectations by supplying your users with quality content and ensuring that it is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/the-2019-guide-to-enhancing-your-membership-sites-accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\">fully accessible<\/a> increases the level of value you provide. This, in turn, can <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.yieldify.com\/brand-trust-and-how-to-build-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">build your members' loyalty<\/a> and sense of investment in your business and site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A loyal member is more likely to convert in other areas, as well as recommend you and your site to their friends and family. This type of strong community can be built in a number of ways, but should always center on the interactions you have with your users. This could be through providing ongoing support and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/4-ways-social-media-can-boost-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">stellar customer service<\/a>, or even just by ensuring that the content you produce is of a high quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Your_Site_Can_Earn_You_a_Reliable_and_Sustainable_Income\"><\/span>3. Your Site Can Earn You a Reliable and Sustainable Income<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting your own business can be daunting, especially when it comes to budgeting. When you're <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/marketing-tools-and-services-to-promote-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">providing a service or product<\/a>, sales can vary from month to month \u2013 making it difficult to know how much money you'll have at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership on your site doesn\u2019t necessarily have to come with a price tag, and in many cases free content is more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/return-visitors-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\">likely to bring people in<\/a>. At the same time, monetizing your site can provide a steady, reliable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the ways you can accomplish this is by setting up a membership fee for your website, either on a monthly or yearly basis. You can also require users to make a payment in order to access certain areas of your site, such as a particular course or service. You can even charge a base membership fee that includes limited access, and make extra content available for an additional fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, when <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/membership-site-sales-promotions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">setting the costs<\/a> for your membership site, there are some key factors to consider. These include the amount of content and ongoing support you plan on providing. It's important to settle on a fee that will make running the site worth your while, while also being fair and affordable for its users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Youre_Able_to_Simplify_the_Process_Using_Plugins\"><\/span>4. You're Able to Simplify the Process Using Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the amount of work that goes into running a membership site, you may assume that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-turn-your-wordpress-site-into-a-learning-management-system-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\">creating your own<\/a> will be a long and difficult task. Fortunately, there are number of useful tools available to help you out \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/four-reasons-you-should-consider-wordpress-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">particularly if you're using WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins like our own <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MemberPress<\/a> will aid you in developing your membership site, as well as creating and launching your initial content. This tool can greatly speed up the process, meaning you\u2019ll have more time to spend on actually running your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/plans\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">cost of using MemberPress<\/a> will depend on the plan you opt for, and there are a range of options available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1024x694.png\" alt=\"The various prices of MemberPress plans.\" class=\"wp-image-17359\" width=\"592\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1536x1041.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-2048x1389.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-251x170.png 251w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-840x570.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1009x684.png 1009w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1519x1030.png 1519w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-700x475.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-156x106.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1080x732.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>MemberPress also offers plenty of additional features, such as ongoing technical support and simple payment integration. You can even join our <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">affiliate program<\/a> further down the line, which offers another valuable source of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the online landscape constantly changes, boosting conversions can be difficult. Fortunately, membership sites are an effective way of securing a more reliable source of income, while enabling you to build an online community and enhancing the reputation of your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In this post, we covered four key reasons to consider running a membership website: <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> You'll become a respected source of information.<\/li><li> You can build an online community.<\/li><li> Your site can earn you a reliable and sustainable income.<\/li><li> You're able to simplify the process using plugins (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MemberPress<\/a>).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any further questions about starting and running a membership site? Let us know in the comments section below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increasing conversions is a goal many businesses set for themselves \u2013 and with good reason. A reliable income can enable you to develop new content and products, while also giving your business a clearer budget from month to month. 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What's more, this type of site has a lot to offer for you and your business.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/youre-ready-to-start-a-membership-site-what-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">creating a membership website<\/a> is a lot easier than it seems. What's more, this type of site has a lot to offer for you and your business."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Reasons to Run a Membership Site<\/h2>","content":"4 Reasons to Run a Membership Site","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>As we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of benefits to be had by <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/checklist-for-launching-a-new-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">starting a membership site<\/a>. Let's explore four of the most important.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"As we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of benefits to be had by <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/checklist-for-launching-a-new-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">starting a membership site<\/a>. Let's explore four of the most important."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You'll Become a Respected Source of Information<\/h3>","content":"1. You'll Become a Respected Source of Information","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>If you\u2019re offering a membership site based around a certain subject or niche, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll already know a lot about that focus. This is crucial, since it\u2019s vital that the information you provide is factual and will offer value to your users in some way.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If you\u2019re offering a membership site based around a certain subject or niche, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll already know a lot about that focus. This is crucial, since it\u2019s vital that the information you provide is factual and will offer value to your users in some way."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Giving advice that stems from your own experiences (whether personal or as a company) is incredibly beneficial to your audience, as you are able to demonstrate proven success. The <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/5-ways-to-retain-members-on-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">credibility your membership site offers<\/a> can even help you attract other well-known clients \u2013 the kind whose support will put your services on the map.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Giving advice that stems from your own experiences (whether personal or as a company) is incredibly beneficial to your audience, as you are able to demonstrate proven success. The <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/5-ways-to-retain-members-on-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">credibility your membership site offers<\/a> can even help you attract other well-known clients \u2013 the kind whose support will put your services on the map."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>While providing useful information is a great start, there are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/make-your-membership-website-look-more-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">boost your professional&nbsp;image<\/a> even further. You can use a high-quality theme, include customer testimonials, and so on. The more work you do in this area, the better your membership site will reflect on you and your business.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"While providing useful information is a great start, there are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/make-your-membership-website-look-more-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">boost your professional&nbsp;image<\/a> even further. You can use a high-quality theme, include customer testimonials, and so on. The more work you do in this area, the better your membership site will reflect on you and your business."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You Can Build an Online Community<strong> <\/strong><\/h3>","content":"2. You Can Build an Online Community","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>A strong membership site centers around value exchange. Your members should feel that they are getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/what-types-of-content-can-you-create-for-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">good amount of content<\/a> or support from your website in return for their patronage.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"A strong membership site centers around value exchange. Your members should feel that they are getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/what-types-of-content-can-you-create-for-a-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">good amount of content<\/a> or support from your website in return for their patronage."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Going beyond expectations by supplying your users with quality content and ensuring that it is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/the-2019-guide-to-enhancing-your-membership-sites-accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\">fully accessible<\/a> increases the level of value you provide. This, in turn, can <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.yieldify.com\/brand-trust-and-how-to-build-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">build your members' loyalty<\/a> and sense of investment in your business and site.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Going beyond expectations by supplying your users with quality content and ensuring that it is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/the-2019-guide-to-enhancing-your-membership-sites-accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\">fully accessible<\/a> increases the level of value you provide. This, in turn, can <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.yieldify.com\/brand-trust-and-how-to-build-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">build your members' loyalty<\/a> and sense of investment in your business and site."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>A loyal member is more likely to convert in other areas, as well as recommend you and your site to their friends and family. This type of strong community can be built in a number of ways, but should always center on the interactions you have with your users. This could be through providing ongoing support and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/4-ways-social-media-can-boost-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">stellar customer service<\/a>, or even just by ensuring that the content you produce is of a high quality.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"A loyal member is more likely to convert in other areas, as well as recommend you and your site to their friends and family. This type of strong community can be built in a number of ways, but should always center on the interactions you have with your users. This could be through providing ongoing support and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/4-ways-social-media-can-boost-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">stellar customer service<\/a>, or even just by ensuring that the content you produce is of a high quality."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Your Site Can Earn You a Reliable and Sustainable Income<\/h3>","content":"3. Your Site Can Earn You a Reliable and Sustainable Income","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Starting your own business can be daunting, especially when it comes to budgeting. When you're <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/marketing-tools-and-services-to-promote-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">providing a service or product<\/a>, sales can vary from month to month \u2013 making it difficult to know how much money you'll have at any given time.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Starting your own business can be daunting, especially when it comes to budgeting. When you're <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/marketing-tools-and-services-to-promote-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">providing a service or product<\/a>, sales can vary from month to month \u2013 making it difficult to know how much money you'll have at any given time."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Membership on your site doesn\u2019t necessarily have to come with a price tag, and in many cases free content is more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/return-visitors-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\">likely to bring people in<\/a>. At the same time, monetizing your site can provide a steady, reliable income.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Membership on your site doesn\u2019t necessarily have to come with a price tag, and in many cases free content is more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/return-visitors-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\">likely to bring people in<\/a>. At the same time, monetizing your site can provide a steady, reliable income."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>One of the ways you can accomplish this is by setting up a membership fee for your website, either on a monthly or yearly basis. You can also require users to make a payment in order to access certain areas of your site, such as a particular course or service. You can even charge a base membership fee that includes limited access, and make extra content available for an additional fee.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"One of the ways you can accomplish this is by setting up a membership fee for your website, either on a monthly or yearly basis. You can also require users to make a payment in order to access certain areas of your site, such as a particular course or service. You can even charge a base membership fee that includes limited access, and make extra content available for an additional fee."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Either way, when <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/membership-site-sales-promotions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">setting the costs<\/a> for your membership site, there are some key factors to consider. These include the amount of content and ongoing support you plan on providing. It's important to settle on a fee that will make running the site worth your while, while also being fair and affordable for its users.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Either way, when <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/membership-site-sales-promotions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">setting the costs<\/a> for your membership site, there are some key factors to consider. These include the amount of content and ongoing support you plan on providing. It's important to settle on a fee that will make running the site worth your while, while also being fair and affordable for its users."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You're Able to Simplify the Process Using Plugins<\/h3>","content":"4. You're Able to Simplify the Process Using Plugins","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Considering the amount of work that goes into running a membership site, you may assume that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-turn-your-wordpress-site-into-a-learning-management-system-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\">creating your own<\/a> will be a long and difficult task. Fortunately, there are number of useful tools available to help you out \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/four-reasons-you-should-consider-wordpress-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">particularly if you're using WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Considering the amount of work that goes into running a membership site, you may assume that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/how-to-turn-your-wordpress-site-into-a-learning-management-system-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\">creating your own<\/a> will be a long and difficult task. Fortunately, there are number of useful tools available to help you out \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/four-reasons-you-should-consider-wordpress-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">particularly if you're using WordPress<\/a>."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Plugins like our own <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MemberPress<\/a> will aid you in developing your membership site, as well as creating and launching your initial content. This tool can greatly speed up the process, meaning you\u2019ll have more time to spend on actually running your site.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Plugins like our own <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MemberPress<\/a> will aid you in developing your membership site, as well as creating and launching your initial content. This tool can greatly speed up the process, meaning you\u2019ll have more time to spend on actually running your site."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/plans\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">cost of using MemberPress<\/a> will depend on the plan you opt for, and there are a range of options available:<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/plans\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">cost of using MemberPress<\/a> will depend on the plan you opt for, and there are a range of options available:"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1024x694.png\" alt=\"The various prices of MemberPress plans.\" class=\"wp-image-17359\" width=\"592\" height=\"401\"\/><\/figure><\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1024x694.png","data":{"alt":"The various prices of MemberPress plans.","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-17-at-10.50.15-1024x694.png","align":"center"},"style":{"width":"592px","height":"401px","align":"center","parent_style":{},"alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>MemberPress also offers plenty of additional features, such as ongoing technical support and simple payment integration. You can even join our <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">affiliate program<\/a> further down the line, which offers another valuable source of income.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"MemberPress also offers plenty of additional features, such as ongoing technical support and simple payment integration. You can even join our <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">affiliate program<\/a> further down the line, which offers another valuable source of income."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>","content":"Conclusion","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Since the online landscape constantly changes, boosting conversions can be difficult. Fortunately, membership sites are an effective way of securing a more reliable source of income, while enabling you to build an online community and enhancing the reputation of your business. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Since the online landscape constantly changes, boosting conversions can be difficult. Fortunately, membership sites are an effective way of securing a more reliable source of income, while enabling you to build an online community and enhancing the reputation of your business. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p> In this post, we covered four key reasons to consider running a membership website: <br><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":" In this post, we covered four key reasons to consider running a membership website: <br>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/list","render":"<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> You'll become a respected source of information.<\/li><li> You can build an online community.<\/li><li> Your site can earn you a reliable and sustainable income.<\/li><li> You're able to simplify the process using plugins (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MemberPress<\/a>).<\/li><\/ol>","content":"<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> You'll become a respected source of information.<\/li><li> You can build an online community.<\/li><li> Your site can earn you a reliable and sustainable income.<\/li><li> You're able to simplify the process using plugins (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">MemberPress<\/a>).<\/li><\/ol>","data":{"listType":"ordered"},"style":{"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Do you have any further questions about starting and running a membership site? Let us know in the comments section below! <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Do you have any further questions about starting and running a membership site? Let us know in the comments section below! "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<p><\/p>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}}],"app_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/76756"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17358\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}