Creating a membership site for nutrition advice is the quickest way to ensure a consistent revenue stream. Plus, you\u2019re also building an online community and becoming a reliable source of information within your industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll explain why a dedicated membership site can be immensely beneficial to your nutrition advice business. Then we\u2019ll walk you through how to set one up using our MemberPress plugin<\/a>. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>The Benefits of a Membership Site for Nutrition Businesses and Blogs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many benefits to running a dedicated membership site<\/a>. First and foremost, it can generate recurring revenue by monetizing your content, requiring users to pay before they can access key resources:<\/p>\n\n\n
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Plus, as health aficionados take interest in your content, your online audience should begin to grow, bringing in more revenue over time. Since you offer a subscription-based service within your niche, you\u2019ll also stand out as having an authoritative voice within your industry, which can increase your trustworthiness<\/a> and brand image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While many of these benefits apply to nearly any kind of business, this model is particularly sound for nutrition-based websites. That\u2019s because you have an audience that isn\u2019t looking for a quick fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you play your cards right, they should want to come back to your site time and time again looking for support for their healthy lifestyles. This means there\u2019s a lot of potential for growing a strong, consistent community around your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to content, you can include and protect just about anything in your MemberPress membership site \u2013 everything from blog posts and videos to infographics and even a full-fledged nutrition course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, MBSC Nutrition is an online nutrition program that offers three services \u2013 Lifestyle Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, and Personal Nutrition coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MBSC Nutrition uses MemberPress <\/strong>to operate its online program, which includes premium access to webinars, coaching sessions, a VIP community, and a whole lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Start a Nutrition Membership Site Business (In 5 Steps)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo how do you get started? Fortunately, MemberPress<\/a> can help you get your nutrition-based membership site up and running quickly. You\u2019ll need a WordPress website first \u2013 if you don\u2019t have one yet, setting one up is quick and simple<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll also need to choose a theme for your WordPress site. Fortunately, there are a bunch out there designed specifically for nutrition websites. Check out this article to get some ideas: 15 Best Nutrition WordPress Themes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your WordPress site is ready to go, it\u2019s time to get your nutrition business set up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 1: Purchase and Install MemberPress<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Head to our home page<\/a> and hit Get MemberPress<\/em>. Select the plan that works best for you and your business, and download the plugin:<\/p>\n\n\n
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To activate MemberPress, you\u2019ll need to log in to your WordPress site and navigate to Plugins > Add New<\/em>. Upload the zip file you just downloaded, and click on Install Now<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the installation process is complete, you can click on Activate Plugin<\/em>. Then you\u2019re ready to start building your membership website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 2: Add a Payment Method<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBefore you set up membership options, you\u2019ll need to select a payment method<\/a>. To do this, navigate to MemberPress > Settings<\/em>. From there, you\u2019ll want to select the Payments<\/em> tab and click on the plus sign. A new menu will appear where you can start filling out the necessary information:<\/p>\n\n\n
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MemberPress enables you to use PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.net. Select a payment method gateway and provide the required credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can add multiple gateways<\/a> by clicking on the plus sign again. Once you are satisfied with your options, save your settings by clicking on Update Options<\/em> at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 3: Creating New Memberships<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNow you can move on and create new memberships<\/a>. Navigate to MemberPress > Memberships<\/em>. There you will be able to add plans that your users can purchase. Start by selecting Add New<\/em> at the top of the page:<\/p>\n\n\n
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Add a title as well as a price tag, billing type, and billing interval. For this tutorial, we created a \u201cPremium\u201d membership that costs $29.99. This membership is on a yearly recurring payment plan, and we allowed users a free 7-day trial period (but limited them to one free trial each).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After customizing your membership, hit Publish<\/em> to make your changes live. You can repeat this process to create as many membership plans as you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 4: Set Up Rules to Protect Your Content<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNow that you have your membership options set up, it\u2019s time to create some rules<\/a>. These allow MemberPress to control which users have access to certain content<\/a>. For example, a free user would not have access to your paid content, but a premium user might.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To set up new rules, navigate to MemberPress > Rules<\/em> and click on Add New<\/em>. This will take you to the Add New Rule<\/em> page, where you can set up a tag, page, or category and make them available to the corresponding membership plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, we ensured that our \u201cPremium\u201d page is only accessible to Premium-level members:<\/p>\n\n\n
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Add as many rules as you need, and select Publish<\/em> to make your changes live when you are ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 5: Create a Registration Link<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLast but not least, it\u2019s important to let users register for a membership<\/a> from your home page. Navigate to Appearance > Menus<\/em>, and you\u2019ll notice a new Memberships<\/em> option in the Add menu items<\/em> drop-down menu. Any memberships you\u2019ve created will appear in this menu:<\/p>\n\n\n
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Select your membership and choose Add to Menu<\/em>. You can also customize the menu entry to say whatever you like. For this tutorial, we are going to name the page \u201cGet Premium\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n
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If you check out your website on the front end, you\u2019ll see that a registration link has been added to the main menu. This will make it much easier for users to become subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>BONUS: Publish Complementary Coaching Materials on Your Website<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As a MemberPress user, you have access to our advanced course builder, MemberPress Courses<\/strong>, and the dynamic CoachKit\u2122<\/strong> platform<\/strong>. Together, these tools empower you to create comprehensive courses and deliver personalized coaching experiences that complement your nutrition advice services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your courses can include a variety of lessons and materials, tailored to meet the diverse needs of your audience. You have the flexibility to integrate these courses as an additional feature or as the main attraction of your nutrition advice membership site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The MemberPress Courses add-on allows you to craft engaging lessons and restrict access exclusively to your subscribed members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To enhance your coaching services further, consider integrating CoachKit\u2122. This powerful platform works seamlessly with MemberPress, offering advanced features for organizing and delivering personalized coaching sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With CoachKit\u2122, you can manage individual client progress, schedule sessions, and provide tailored nutrition plans and advice, elevating the overall coaching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With these tools at your disposal, you can create a rich, interactive learning environment for your clients, setting your nutrition coaching services apart in the competitive wellness industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Membership sites are one of the most efficient tools to increase site revenue, expand your online community, and make your business stand out among competitors. There will be benefits for both you and your users, and it should keep them coming back to your site for more content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just follow these five steps, and your membership site will be live in no time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Purchase and install MemberPress<\/a> on your WordPress site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add one or more payment methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Create and add membership plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Set up rules to protect your paid content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Create a registration link for easy access to the membership page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
What kind of nutrition-based membership site do you plan to build? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you liked this article, be sure to follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/a>! And don\u2019t forget to subscribe in the box<\/a> below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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