{"id":52093,"date":"2023-04-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=52093"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:02:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:02:43","slug":"how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Software Consulting Business with WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Steps_to_Sustainable_Success\"><\/span>(6 Steps to Sustainable Success)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>If you have specialized knowledge in a particular software, technology, or programming language, you have what it takes to be a software consultant.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d53a2a4db11\" 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\" 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#How_to_Start_a_Software_Consulting_Business_Your_6-Step_Plan\" >How to Start a Software Consulting Business Your 6-Step Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Step_1_Get_WordPress_and_Install_MemberPress\" >Step 1 Get WordPress and Install MemberPress<\/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\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Step_2_Create_and_Add_Content\" >Step 2 Create and Add Content<\/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\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Step_3_Paywall_Your_Content\" >Step 3 Paywall Your Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Step_4_Go_Freelance_or_Start_an_LLC\" >Step 4 Go Freelance or Start an LLC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Step_5_Self-Promote_Self-Promote_Self-Promote\" >Step 5 Self-Promote, Self-Promote, Self-Promote<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Step_6_Continue_to_Develop_Your_Knowledge\" >Step 6 Continue to Develop Your Knowledge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Software_Consultant_Business_Examples\" >Software Consultant Business Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Dans_Tutorials\" >Dan\u2019s Tutorials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#A_Cloud_Guru\" >A Cloud Guru\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/how-to-start-a-software-consulting-business\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information sharing can be a highly lucrative business<\/strong>, especially as <strong>companies struggle to find talent<\/strong> with the appropriate software training and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re sick of the corporate rat race, the time is ripe to start your own software consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more rewarding than becoming the master of your own destiny and <strong>having full control <\/strong>over how your life and career progress. There\u2019s also a lot of <strong>personal satisfaction <\/strong>in becoming an authority in your field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lonely-island-like-a-boss-gif.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lonely-island-like-a-boss-gif.webp\" alt=\"Lonely island like a boss gif\" class=\"wp-image-54123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lonely-island-like-a-boss-gif.webp 498w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lonely-island-like-a-boss-gif-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lonely-island-like-a-boss-gif-375x170.webp 375w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Lonely-island-like-a-boss-gif-156x71.webp 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that all sounds like a pipe dream, get ready for a surprise. It\u2019s a lot easier than you think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through how to start a software consulting business and set yourself up for <strong>sustainable success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"MemberPress plus WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-51313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-302x170.jpg 302w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-840x472.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-1216x684.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-156x88.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WordPress-and-MemberPress-5.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably follow a software consultant on Instagram or LinkedIn, sharing tips and tricks on making the most of software. Maybe you\u2019ve seen them featured in articles or podcasts, talking up their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these people use a subscription model to run their software consulting businesses \u2013 and for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a consultant, the subscription model does two things for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It frees up your time so you can gain even greater expertise in your field to share with your captive subscribers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-your-business-can-transition-to-the-membership-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">bring in recurring revenue<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-craft-an-seo-strategy-for-paywall-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Craft an SEO Strategy for Paywall Content in WordPress\">create valuable content<\/a>, put it behind a paywall, and focus on self-promotion and self-development. This means you can consistently provide interesting content to a wider and wider audience (=$$$)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, here\u2019s a list of the tools you need to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">WordPress<\/a>: a free content management system (CMS) with unlimited plugins to help you build the exact website you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress<\/a>: a membership, subscription and monetization plugin that enables you to turn your WordPress website into a money-making machine!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/canva\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Canva<\/a>: a free graphic design tool to create custom images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/flexclip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">FlexClip<\/a>: a video editor that allows you to create professional-grade videos in an easy, intuitive way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/seriouslysimple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Castos\/Seriously Simple Podcasting<\/a>: a podcast hosting platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/pushengage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">PushEngage<\/a>: a push notification tool that enables you to automatically send personalized messages across the web.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>All these tools are <strong>highly affordable and user-friendly<\/strong>. Put them together with MemberPress\u2019 built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/introducing-readylaunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ReadyLaunch\u2122<\/a> page styler, and you can get <strong>a professional, optimized subscription site<\/strong> set up and ready to sell in less than a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ad-53585\" class=\"ad-2x1 adsanity-2x1 aligncenter adsanity-aligncenter\"><div class=\"adsanity-inner\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/ads\/post-readylaunch\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Adsanity-ReadyLaunch.png\" class=\"no-lazy-load wp-post-image\" alt=\"Read the ReadyLaunch post on the MemberPress blog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Adsanity-ReadyLaunch.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Adsanity-ReadyLaunch-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Adsanity-ReadyLaunch-397x170.png 397w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Adsanity-ReadyLaunch-156x67.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Software_Consulting_Business_Your_6-Step_Plan\"><\/span>How to Start a Software Consulting Business: Your 6-Step Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Get_WordPress_and_Install_MemberPress\"><\/span>Step 1: Get WordPress and Install MemberPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first step is to get WordPress hosting. Our favorite is <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/bluehost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Bluehost<\/a>. It\u2019s user friendly, affordable, has one-click WordPress installs, and has a free domain name to sweeten the deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve got WordPress up and running, it\u2019s time to add <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin allows you to set up and manage all kinds of recurring revenue streams. Things like <strong>memberships <\/strong>and <strong>subscriptions<\/strong>, premium <strong>communities<\/strong>, online <strong>courses<\/strong>, and <strong>paywalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It basically turns your WordPress website into a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/monetization-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">money-making machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MemberPress also happens to be the #1 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/memberpress\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">most recommended membership platform<\/a><\/strong> in the world.  And with its ever-growing list of features, the plugin is <strong>highly flexible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you get <strong>extraordinary control<\/strong> over your paid content and who has access to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With MemberPress in the house, all you have to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/optimize-images-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Optimize Images for SEO (3 Tips)\">create great content<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ad-53591\" class=\"ad-720x300 adsanity-720x300 aligncenter adsanity-aligncenter\"><div class=\"adsanity-inner\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/ads\/post-great-content\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Great-Content-1.png\" class=\"no-lazy-load wp-post-image\" alt=\"Read about how to create great content on the MemberPress website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Great-Content-1.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Great-Content-1-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Great-Content-1-397x170.png 397w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Post-Great-Content-1-156x67.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_and_Add_Content\"><\/span>Step 2: Create and Add Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating content will be an ongoing process. But before you start offering memberships you need to already have a library of content and offerings for early subscribers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide what kind of content you want to create. <strong>Your focus is on creating value!<\/strong> <strong>Content has to be all killer, no filler<\/strong>. So really consider who your audience is and what they\u2019ll find valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-mp-button-wrap\">\n\t<a id=\"button-block_76931eef331f3e9f2eb23513b21f15c1\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/finding-your-target-audience-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button button-blue center\">READ >> How to Identify Your Target Audience (Fast & Free)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Below are <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/10-types-of-content-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"10 Types of Content for your Membership Site\">a few ideas for content types<\/a>. There are plenty to choose from, so work to your strengths!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you comfortable in front of the camera? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonlight.com\/blog\/how-do-videos-perform-versus-other-types-of-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Video content consistently performs better<\/a> in terms of engagement, so if you can, shoot some tutorials and add them to your site.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How to start a software consulting business: Create video courses \" class=\"wp-image-53268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-1026x684.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-156x104.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Business-Influencer.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/flexclip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">FlexClip <\/a>is a great tool for creating quality videos without having to be an experienced video editor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start with stock footage, templates, and transitions to make your videos look professional in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-1024x562.png\" alt=\"FlexClip Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-52680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-310x170.png 310w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-840x461.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-1216x668.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-700x384.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-156x86.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage-1080x593.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Flexclip-homepage.png 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-recorded video courses have the added benefit of being a <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/wc-10-proven-ways-to-make-passive-income-online-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"10 Proven Ways to Make Passive Income Online with WordPress\">passive income<\/a> source. Once you\u2019ve uploaded the videos to your site, they can generate revenue with minimal upkeep from you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Webinars and Workshops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the idea of recording yourself and editing gives you the heebie-jeebies, maybe you\u2019d feel more comfortable hosting live video webinars and workshops.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/zoom.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Zoom<\/a> allows you to broadcast webinars to up to 50,000 view-only attendees. So as you scale your subscribers, there\u2019s plenty of room.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if Zoom\u2019s steep price tag is a bit much for your venture, CrowdCast offers a comprehensive, more affordable option for webinars, workshops, live conferences and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s some more great news; <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/zoom\/#:~:text=The%20MemberPress%20Zoom%20integration%20brings,customers%20with%20awesome%20functions%20like%E2%80%A6&text=And%20more!,All%20in%20one%20place.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/crowdcast-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Crowdcast both integrate with MemberPress<\/a>, making it super easy to ensure that only paying subscribers have access to your online live events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1:1 Consulting Services and Coaching<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticking to a more traditional software consultancy \u200b\u200bmodel? No problem. You can offer your expertise as 1:1 consulting services or coaching packages for pro subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019ll be giving advice on a one-to-one basis, it requires more effort from you. But, you can also get a lot of satisfaction with this more personalized approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the sound of your own voice? Podcasts are the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interview clients and pro subscribers to let listeners in on different use cases and applications for the software. Interview industry leaders for valuable insights for your subscribers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1024x490.png\" alt=\"The British History Podcast\" class=\"wp-image-49412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-2048x980.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-355x170.png 355w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-840x402.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1216x582.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1832x876.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-700x335.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-156x75.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1080x517.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcasters like the team over at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">British History Podcast<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/memberpress-website-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"90+ WordPress Membership Site Examples (In Real Life)\">use MemberPress<\/a> to offer ad-free versions of their podcast. They also include exclusive episodes as part of their membership offerings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a software consultant, you might create a podcast series on the most common troubleshooting questions you encounter in your day-to-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/monetize-podcast-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Castos via Seriously Simple Podcasting<\/a> is a great tool for recording your podcast and distributing it across all the top directories. It also <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/seriously-simple-podcasting-castos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">integrates seamlessly<\/a> with MemberPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-1024x576.jpg\" alt='Read \"Amplify Your Podcast Profits\" on the MemberPress Blog' class=\"wp-image-53611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-302x170.jpg 302w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-840x472.jpg 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-1216x684.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-156x88.jpg 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Read-Castos-Post.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MemberPress also integrates with other <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons?s=podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">podcasting plugins<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/blubrry-powerpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Blubrry<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/addons\/supercast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Supercast<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ebooks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If writing\u2019s your thing, then why not create software consulting ebooks for your subscribers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ebooks are great for offering in-depth information to subscribers. Include walkthroughs, templates, and frameworks for practical ebook content your members can benefit from.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if writing a whole book feels daunting, drip-feed chapters to your subscribers as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogs and Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be more appropriate for you to present written content in the form of blogs and articles. Share your software consulting experience, tips, tricks, research reports, and product reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your written content visually appealing by adding gifs, infographics, and images.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/canva\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Canva <\/a>is an excellent tool to help you create professionally designed images, text, and logos. And they even have templates specifically tailored for blogging and social media posts!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-1024x448.png\" alt=\"Canva homepage\" class=\"wp-image-50609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-2048x896.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-389x170.png 389w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-840x367.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-1216x532.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-1832x801.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-700x306.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-156x68.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canva-1080x472.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get inspired by the list above, and don\u2019t feel limited! You can mix and match the type of content you offer. See what works best for you and your audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Paywall_Your_Content\"><\/span>Step 3: Paywall Your Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve uploaded your content, <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-hub-with-paid-content-behind-a-paywall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Paywall Video Content with WordPress (and Why You Should)\">it\u2019s time to paywall it<\/a>! You have a few important decisions to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you want to offer tiered memberships?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiered memberships are a great way to get people through the front door. Before committing to your priciest package, members can sample your offerings and see for themselves the value you provide.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also offers a more accessible option for members on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can choose <strong>Basic<\/strong> and <strong>Pro <\/strong>packages, or <strong>Individual<\/strong> and <strong>Business <\/strong>packages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create memberships, go to your WordPress dashboard and head to <strong>MemberPress <\/strong>> <strong>Memberships <\/strong>> <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1.png\" alt=\"Add New Membership on MemberPress\" class=\"wp-image-36428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1.png 793w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1-310x170.png 310w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1-700x384.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-membership-1-156x86.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can add a title and description, set a price, billing type, and access standards. This brings us to our next big question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What price do you want to set?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule #1 is don\u2019t undervalue yourself! Don\u2019t just think about the time and effort you put into your content. Consider the years of training it took to gain your level of expertise, and the value you provide members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you want subscribers to pay monthly or annually?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An annual subscription ensures your subscribers are committed for a whole year, but monthly subscriptions are more easily digestible for businesses and individuals on a budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/pricing-models-for-membership-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"10 Most Common Membership Site Pricing Models\">Whichever pricing model you choose<\/a>, it\u2019s all possible with MemberPress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a detailed walkthrough on how to create memberships with MemberPress, watch our tutorial:\u00a0<\/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=\"WFv7VbLzXtUHtY9XN2oq4P9nhKyDLeQcy6YjsMPIK8O3rRQlCp4sr7FkiJpg08AhSGuGmREDdlwgxBVj3EAJzON2H\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Create and Sell Memberships w\/ MemberPress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AnZer6Sj2Wo?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 >> creating memberships in MemberPress (+ an overview and setup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you want to paywall all your content?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you want to set up rules to limit what non-members and different-tiered members have access to.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your WordPress dashboard, head to <strong>MemberPress <\/strong>> <strong>Rules <\/strong>> <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, under the <strong>Content & Access <\/strong>section, choose from the dropdown menu which content you want to protect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-1024x607.png\" alt=\"Choosing rules\" class=\"wp-image-52555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-1536x910.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-287x170.png 287w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-840x498.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-1154x684.png 1154w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-700x415.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-156x92.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules-1080x640.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choosing-rules.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can select <strong>All Content <\/strong>to keep all of your content behind a paywall, like Netflix.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this won\u2019t do if you offer tiered memberships. It\u2019s also a good idea to <strong>keep a portion of your content free<\/strong> so that potential subscribers can get an idea of what they\u2019d be paying for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With MemberPress, <strong>it\u2019s easy to create really specific rules.<\/strong> There are endless options to customize what\u2019s behind a paywall. For example, you can set up a rule to paywall content with a specific tag or category.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a closer look at what you can do in our walkthrough video:<\/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=\"UAO3FuEtmBRpsJXcWPxHQlKwLhCGYZS2V0i6TkaNn54bv7ofDd8q1\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Protect Content on WordPress w\/ MemberPress (Rules Tutorial)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZMZe-isVTjk?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 protect your site content with memberpress rules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Go_Freelance_or_Start_an_LLC\"><\/span>Step 4: Go Freelance or Start an LLC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At a minimum, make sure you\u2019ve done all the necessary paperwork to freelance where you live. Understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">how business structures work<\/a> is important stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ll need to understand regulations and how to register with the appropriate authorities and file any applicable taxes or fees. You\u2019ll also need to ensure you have business insurance in place for your new venture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to set up an LLC (Limited Liability Company) to protect yourself from any potential legal issues. 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Whatever it takes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip getting an office. Instead, Put as much of your resources into self-promotion and building your client relationships as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Continue_to_Develop_Your_Knowledge\"><\/span>Step 6: Continue to Develop Your Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, never assume you can rest on your laurels. 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Like many industries, software consultancy has gone digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s great news if you\u2019re looking to start a software consulting business! Especially considering how easy it is to set up a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/make-your-membership-website-look-more-professional\/\" title=\"How to Make your Membership Website Look More Professional\">professional membership website<\/a><\/strong> from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With WordPress and MemberPress you can set up a website that will provide you with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/recurring-revenue-businesses\/\" title=\"Recurring Revenue Businesses Know a Secret (& Here It Is)\">recurring revenue stream<\/a><\/strong>, that\u2019s <strong>easy to scale<\/strong> as your business grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recap, if you\u2019re wondering how to start a software consulting business, follow these 6 steps for sustainable success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1: Get WordPress and Install MemberPress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2: Create and add Content<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3: Paywall Your Content<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4: Go Freelance or Start an LLC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: Self-Promote, Self-Promote, Self-Promote<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6: Continue to Develop Your Knowledge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As businesses continue to digitize and switch up from legacy systems, software consultants are in high demand. 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