One-time purchases can pay the bills, but relying on that single income stream can make it hard to grow your company and predict its future. <\/p>

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The Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/a>
- WordPress<\/a><\/li>
- MemberPress<\/a><\/li>
- Easy Affiliate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Create a Recurring Revenue Business (5 Strategies)<\/a>
  - 1. Create Educational Videos<\/a><\/li>
  - 2. Display Ads<\/a><\/li>
  - 3. Create a Referral Program<\/a><\/li>
  - 4. Sell Online Courses<\/a><\/li>
  - 5. Develop a VIP Community<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
  - The Sky\u2019s the Limit<\/a><\/li>
  - Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
    That\u2019s why you\u2019ve been seeing recurring revenue businesses<\/strong> popping up all over the place. Businesses you\u2019d never think could pull it off, or that would even want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    So how are they doing it? What\u2019s their secret?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    If you\u2019re a small business owner looking for the answer to that question, this post is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    In the past, the recurring revenue model was limited to certain subscription-based industries \u2013 publications, monthly product boxes, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    Recurring revenue businesses used to be found only in certain subscription-based niches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    That\u2019s just not true anymore. Thanks to membership and monetization platforms<\/strong> like MemberPress, virtually any business can create passive income and recurring revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Around here we always say, \u201cIf you\u2019ve got customers, you need MemberPress.<\/strong>\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Every modern business \u2013 online or brick and mortar \u2013 is missing out if it isn\u2019t pulling in passive income. There\u2019s just no excuse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    If you\u2019re just starting out on the journey, there are plenty of strategies you can use to join the growing ranks of recurring revenue businesses around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Regardless of your industry and niche, you can make money from ongoing subscriptions by offering online courses<\/strong>, setting up a paid support forum<\/strong>, paywalling content<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to create an online presence for your business so you can start earning recurring revenue now. Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    The Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n $\"WordPress$ <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Fortunately, you\u2019ll need just a few tools to get your passive income streams<\/strong> flowing. Here they are\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    <\/span>WordPress<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWordPress<\/a> is a super popular and customizable content management system (CMS) that lets you get your business website up and running fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    The core software is completely free, so you\u2019ll just need to pay for a domain name<\/a> and choose a hosting provider<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    <\/span>MemberPress<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe MemberPress plugin<\/a> enables you to monetize your content all kinds of ways \u2013 from paywalling<\/a> to selling memberships, and everything in-between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    With its setup wizard and built-in ReadyLaunch\u2122<\/a> pagemaker, you can get your site sale-ready in under one day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    <\/span>Easy Affiliate<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDeveloped by the MemberPress team, the Easy Affiliate<\/a> plugin lets you set up an affiliate program<\/a> for your business. You\u2019ll pay commissions to users when they bring in successful sales and referrals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve never used these tools before! In the next section, we\u2019ll help you learn how to use them to start generating recurring revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    \n\t LEARN >> How to Transition Your Business to the Membership Model<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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    <\/span>How to Create a Recurring Revenue Business (5 Strategies)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Before you jump into the following tips, you\u2019ll need to install WordPress<\/a> and set up your business website (if you don\u2019t already have one). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Then, it\u2019s time to install MemberPress<\/a> and configure its settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    <\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> how to install memberpress on wordpress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your website framework in place, you can start developing content and building your recurring revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But first, a word on <em>knowing your niche<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see success with any of the following strategies, you\u2019ve got to have a solid understanding of your target audience. This guide is a great place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-mp-button-wrap\">\n\t<a id=\"button-block_bcfd5e4921413675f4f02a5c64056dd7\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/finding-your-target-audience-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button button-blue center\">GUIDE >> How to Identify Your Target Audience \u2013 Fast & FREE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Go into it armed with a good understanding of the folks you\u2019re trying to reach. And these 5 strategies will get you up and running with recurring revenue in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_Educational_Videos\"><\/span>1. Create Educational Videos <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best techniques is to create <strong>educational videos and written tutorials<\/strong> for your customers, and add them to a paid portal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you can offer recurring subscriptions that allow customers to access these materials whenever they like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.millerjohnson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Miller Johnson Attorneys\">Miller Johnson<\/a> uses MemberPress to provide a client center filled with resources created by its lawyers:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Miller Johnson resource center for legal clients is an example of recurring revenue businesses.\" class=\"wp-image-49935\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-408x170.jpg 408w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-840x350.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-1216x507.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-1832x763.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-700x292.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-156x65.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson-1080x450.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miller-johnson.jpg 1875w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is an effective strategy for generating recurring revenue, as long as you offer content that is regularly updated and useful over the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s also vital that the resources are genuinely helpful and demonstrate your expertise. That is, <strong>you\u2019ve got to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/what-is-google-e-a-t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">produce high quality content<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how to create your own customer resource center, check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-content-paywall-in-5-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"how to paywall video content\">how to paywall video content<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Display_Ads\"><\/span>2. Display Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ad revenue is one of the easiest ways to make passive income from your business website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time visitors view or click on the advertisements (depending on the terms of the service you choose), you\u2019ll make a small amount of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend curating the ads to <strong>fit your niche<\/strong>. Otherwise, you might drive potential customers away with annoying or irrelevant promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you run a marketing agency, it makes sense to display ads for products like SEO tools and high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/wpe\/pricing\" title=\"WPengine Affiliate Link\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">web hosting<\/a>. Readers can boost their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitesaga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online presence<\/a> by using these resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-1024x396.jpg\" alt=\"Example of relevant ads on a marketing website.\" class=\"wp-image-49938\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-1024x396.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-768x297.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-1536x595.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-439x170.jpg 439w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-840x325.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-1216x471.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-700x271.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-156x60.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero-1080x418.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/toolshero.jpg 1824w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It might be worth investing in an <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/best-ad-management-plugins-for-membership-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ad management plugin\">ad management plugin<\/a> to help you manage the advertisements on your site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/adsanity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"AdSanity\">AdSanity<\/a> lets you insert self-hosted and third-party ads anywhere on your site, and even curate them to match the content on specific posts and pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Create_a_Referral_Program\"><\/span>3. Create a Referral Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional marketing techniques such as paid ads and social media promotions can attract more visitors to your business website. However, you can also take things a step further by <a href=\"https:\/\/easyaffiliate.com\/blog\/create-customer-referral-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"creating a referral program\">creating a referral program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this type of program, you provide partners (individuals and\/or businesses) with unique links that lead to your landing page or members-only signup area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you pay a small commission whenever a new user follows that link and signs up for your services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategy is excellent for generating recurring revenue, because you can put less effort into marketing. Plus, it\u2019s cost-effective since you\u2019ll typically only pay for successful conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an affiliate marketing program, you essentially create a non-salaried sales team to promote your business for you. It\u2019s a pretty good deal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MemberPress sister plugin, <a href=\"https:\/\/easyaffiliate.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Easy Affiliate\">Easy Affiliate<\/a>, makes it easy to create an affiliate program for your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"kydD2LGgQ1wvsXjS49E5aB6fVsbxQ8SwrF4qPOCaUWL2XAfG8H3YCKdJWrNDup6qoMng9PcZI3iKZTl1thVF00NcmbmJkE\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Start An Affiliate Program With Easy Affiliate!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4NeenBszK6s?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With it you can set commission levels, pay your partners easily, and manage everything right in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sell_Online_Courses\"><\/span>4. Sell Online Courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-302x170.jpg 302w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-840x473.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-1216x684.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-1830x1030.jpg 1830w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-156x88.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/40ApronsCourse-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/40-aprons-customer-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Food Blogger Turns Side Hustle into Thriving Membership Business (WordPress Success Story)\">40aprons<\/a> is a foodie site that uses memberpress to sell online courses, among other things.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating and selling online courses is a great way to show off your expertise and make more revenue for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, this monetization strategy is suitable for all kinds of industries, including real estate, marketing, lifestyle, and education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-1024x509.jpg\" alt=\"Christina Jones Photography online course\" class=\"wp-image-49496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-1024x509.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-1536x764.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-2048x1019.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-342x170.jpg 342w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-840x418.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-1216x605.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-1832x911.jpg 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-700x348.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-156x78.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/christina-jones-classes-1080x537.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christina jones photography uses memberpress to sell photography services and online coaching. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have a real estate agency that makes money from selling clients\u2019 homes. You can take things further and launch an online recurring revenue business by creating courses that help realtors learn new sales tactics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sparkandlogic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Spark & Logic\">Spark & Logic<\/a> does this with MemberPress by offering premium webinars, templates, and other resources that help realtors improve in their industry:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L-1024x411.png\" alt=\"Spark & Logic homepage\" class=\"wp-image-27893\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L-1024x411.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L-1536x616.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Home-Spark-L-2048x822.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/sell-courses-on-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"create online courses\">create online courses<\/a> with MemberPress Courses. Our WordPress <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/courses\" title=\"How to Sell Courses with WordPress\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">learning management system<\/a> (LMS) add-on lets you visually build your curriculum, add quizzes and progress markers, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-certification-program-with-wordpress-or-just-offer-certificates-to-your-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Create a Certification Program with WordPress (Or Just Offer Certificates to Your Students!)\">award certificates<\/a>, and control who can access the content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"ENT6o9QHMVjgV01rqdbYnpg2smTSOWysFa6F7LJqo8lwAxXXkdCGacDvetQRJ2N93cIRxPvetUELKmuhiGOnu0bP4ZhzB7pr\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Create + Sell Online Courses on WordPress in 2024 (MemberPress Courses)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WOedEnUBozw?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WATCH >> HOW TO CREATE A COURSE IN MEMBERPRESS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set up and manage everything in the familiar WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boost Your Recurring Revenue with Our Latest Update!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to truly maximize recurring revenue from your online course? Check out our latest feature that allows you to set completion and expiration dates for your certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ad-56901\" class=\"ad-720x300 adsanity-720x300 alignnone adsanity-alignnone\"><div class=\"adsanity-inner\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/ads\/post-mp-courses-certficates-update\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adsanity-Certificates-Update.jpg\" class=\"no-lazy-load wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adsanity-Certificates-Update.jpg 720w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adsanity-Certificates-Update-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adsanity-Certificates-Update-408x170.jpg 408w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adsanity-Certificates-Update-700x292.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Adsanity-Certificates-Update-156x65.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>By introducing an expiry date to your certificates, you\u2019re giving students a compelling reason to return periodically, renewing or updating their certifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t just boost customer lifetime value and engagement\u2014it also ensures that their skills and knowledge are up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ever-renewing certificate not only adds recurring revenue to your business but also enhances the prestige and credibility of your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Develop_a_VIP_Community\"><\/span>5. Develop a VIP Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can create paid forums for subscribers, selling access to expert advice and a dedicated online community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With enough members, you\u2019ll be able to attract new customers, solidify your brand\u2019s presence, and make passive and recurring income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monetization technique works for all kinds of industries. 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But that\u2019s only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the beauties of WordPress and MemberPress are their flexibility and extendability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">library of free plugins<\/a> and thousands of premium paid tools. And <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress integrates<\/a> with more than 5,000 different platforms and apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means when it comes to recurring revenue streams, your imagination is your only limitation.<\/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>Recurring revenue businesses make money from repeat purchases and subscriptions. Adopting this model can secure ongoing income and strengthen customer loyalty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recap, here are 5 ways to make recurring revenue from your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create educational videos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display ads related to your industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a referral program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sell online courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a VIP community with paid discussion forums. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"full-width-cta blue image-left\">\n\t<div class=\"full-width-cta-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"full-width-cta__image\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/Guy1.webp\" alt=\"cta character\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"485\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/transparent.gif 1w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/Guy1-mobile.webp 543w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/Guy1.webp 485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 1px, (max-width: 1023px) 543px, 485px\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"full-width-cta__text\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Get MemberPress Today!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div><p>Grow your business with recurring revenue starting now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pricing-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/plans\/pricing\/\" class=\"cta-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGet MemberPress Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/themes\/memberpress-theme\/images\/long-arrow-right-white.svg\" class=\"arrow-red\" alt=\"arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/features\">See All Features<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One-time purchases can pay the bills, but relying on that single income stream can make it hard to grow your company and predict its future. That\u2019s why you\u2019ve been seeing recurring revenue businesses popping up all over the place. Businesses you\u2019d never think could pull it off, or that would even want to. So how [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76756,"featured_media":51447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_strive_editorial_status":"complete","_strive_copy_of":0,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","_strive_checklists":"\"\"","_strive_active_checklist":"62291e2bb2422","_strive_post_notes":"KW: recurring revenue businesses\r\nFor this article, we want to help the reader understand that \"if you've got customers, you need MemberPress,\" because EVERY business can add sources of recurring revenue to the mix using our WordPress membership and monetization tool. 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