It may not surprise you that we’re HUGE fans of podcasting as a way to promote and grow a membership business.
Our own membership podcast has been the cornerstone of our marketing strategy since 2015.
But a LOT has changed since then as the podcast industry has experienced multiple boom periods and in more recent years seems to have hit a whole new level.
In this episode I’m joined by one of the leading voices in the industry, Mark Asquith from Captivate.fm, to dive into what – if anything – this means for membership owners using podcasts as part of their strategy and how we should be adapting our approach to stay ahead of the curve.
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In this comeback episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, we dive into the importance of having a cart abandonment strategy for your membership business, exploring practical tips and proven strategies to prevent potential customers from leaving the sign-up process.
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Uscreen has been a reliable name in the space of online training and video platforms for well over a decade, however in recent years has really charged forward in their focus on the membership space.
Boasting an impressive feature set that is continuously expanding, it’s clear they’re aiming to become the number one platform for membership owners – a crown that is open for the taking as other top contenders broaden their focus and attempt to be all things to all people.
So, do Uscreen succeed in their mission?
Let’s dive in and take a closer look in our comprehensive review of the Uscreen membership platform…
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AccessAlly is a well established membership plugin that has been a key player in the WordPress market for many years – known for it’s clean […]
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The new year is upon us and for most membership site owners this is likely to be a time where you are looking ahead to what you want to achieve with your membership site this year.
And I’m willing to bet good money that growing and improving your membership is one of your aims. Or at least it should be!
So with that in mind we thought we’d take a look at the 5 steps that you can take today to plan your membership year and ensure you achieve your membership goals in 2024.
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What’s the difference between an online membership and a course?…
Aren’t they basically the same thing?…
Well, there is some overlap between the two, but they’re also very different types of product.
To help you differentiate between an online membership and a course, we’re going to compare and contrast each, including how content is delivered, the price point, and some pros and cons for business owners.
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We come across many people who don’t understand what a membership is, or how it compares to other business models… And a question that we […]
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Have you heard the term ‘membership website’ but aren’t exactly sure what that is? ‘Membership’ is a broad word that can mean various things to […]
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Online summits can be a fantastic way to promote and grow your memberships; tapping into the attention and urgency created with ‘event marketing’ and converting a captive audience into paying subscribers.
In this episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I’m joined by Krista Miller from Summit in a Box to share her strategies and top tips for selling your membership via an online summit…
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How do you launch a successful membership site? By following a proven step-by-step process that builds the foundation of your business… And puts all the […]
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Membership Academy just turned 8 years old! Listen in as Callie and I discuss the in’s and out’s of the past 12 months at Membership […]
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We regularly get asked for our recommendations on the top tools for membership website owners.
The truth is that there’s no such thing as the “perfect” membership site setup that will work for everyone – it all depends on what it is you want to achieve with your membership site, what features and functionality you need it to have, which email and payment software you’re using and a whole bunch of other details that determine which membership tools are the best fit for you.
In this episode, we talk about the tools we use for our own membership website – Membership Academy – as well as the reasons why we chose those particular options.
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A membership website consists of several moving parts; and in addition to increasing the technical considerations of getting everything working, this also means that the costs of starting and running a membership can really add up.
While a well-run membership will quickly recoup those startup expenses and cover the ongoing operating costs; it helps to know what you need to budget for.
In this article, we’re going to cover the one-off and recurring costs involved in starting and running a membership website.
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From the initial planning to launching and scaling your membership site, it can often feel like there are many pieces of a puzzle that you’re trying to fit together.
Running and maintaining a successful membership is no easy feat…
So, to help you on your business journey…
And to celebrate Mike’s birthday (a.k.a the big 4-0)…
We’re sharing some of our very best strategies for every step of the way…
Let’s delve into 40 of our expert tips to help you plan, launch and grow your membership site.
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MemberPress has consistently been one of our favourite membership plugins due to its strong feature set and ease of use. In this review we’ll take a look at both the good and bad aspects of the plugin, including it’s features, cost, member management and user friendliness.
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Are you using AI within your membership?
Artificial intelligence has been around for a while…
But since ChatGPT exploded onto the scene at the end of 2022, you can’t look anywhere without seeing some reference to the latest tools on the market.
The AI industry is predicted to reach $1.8 billion by 2030
So, whether you love it or hate it, it seems like it’s here to stay.
In this article, we’ll reveal how membership owners are currently using AI…
And what will the impact of AI is likely to be on the membership industry as a whole.
Let’s dive in…
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