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Can a Membership Site Based Around a Forum be Profitable?
Posted on 31. Jan, 2011 by Steve.
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of different types of membership sites that have become popular. One of the most recent trends is to create a website that is freely accessible by the public but a forum that is only for paying members. Another spin off the same concept is to create a forum that is available to everyone while have a sub-forum that is for paying members only. The big question lately has been whether or not this type of membership site model will be sustainable over the long term. Here is a quick look at some of the reasons that forums will likely be an effective membership model for a long time. 1. Interaction One of the biggest reasons that forums will likely always be a great membership model is because of the personal interaction that forums are built on. Most people sign up [...]
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3 Tips For Choosing a Subject For Your Membership Site
Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Steve.
It seems like membership sites have become one of the most popular ways to create a long-term, residual income. However, just because you create a membership site, doesn’t mean that you will make money. One of the biggest mistakes that someone can make is choosing a subject for their membership site that no one is interested in. Here are 5 quick tips to help you choose a great topic for your membership website. 1. Don’t Be Afraid to Go Small One of the biggest mistakes that most people make when choosing the topic for their website is to focus on a category that is too broad. As a general rule, many people will argue that choosing a niche that is too small is much better than choosing a niche that is too large. The reason for this is simple. If your membership site tries to cover a wide range of [...]
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