Trial periods and risk reversal

In this episode I discuss the benefits of offering a trial period for your membership site, and why risk reversal can be the key to increasing your sales

Facebook group vs Forum for your membership community

In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of using a private Facebook group for your paid membership community, and why an on-site forum is a better option.

How to Build a Membership Website in Record Time

What do you do if you need to get your membership website or online course up and running in just a few days? In this episode we’re talking about how you can bootstrap the creation and launch of your membership site.

How to Get Good Advice on the Best Membership Plugin to Use

With so many membership plugin options, asking for advice from others about which to choose can be a total crap shoot.

We run a popular Facebook group for membership site owners, and are also heavily active in a number of other groups, and time after time we see people post the same question: “What membership plugin should I use?”

Typically what follows is an absolute mess of bad recommendations and conflicting advice that does nothing other than cause confusion.

In this episode of The Membership Guys Podcast, I talk about why most advice on membership plugins is useless, and how you can make sure you’re actually getting the right recommendations for your needs.

Should you use a Forum or Facebook Group for your community?

Having a thriving community is the key to a successful membership site – but where should that community live? We take a look at the pros and cons of using an on-site forum versus a closed Facebook group.

How to Market Your Membership by Building Authority

If your membership is trading on knowledge and expertise, it stands to reason that building authority and demonstrating your credibility needs to be a major part of your marketing.

If you’re an unknown entity then potential members have very little to go on when it comes to determining whether you can deliver on your promises and help them achieve their goals.

In this episode of The Membership Guys Podcast, I discuss the importance of building authority and how best to leverage this when it comes to promoting your membership.

7 ways to come up with compelling ideas for blog posts

How many times have you sat in front of your computer, willing your brain to squeeze out a killer idea for a blog post – only to find yourself, 30 minutes later, still staring at a blank page? We’ve all been there…

Should your membership site be evergreen or time-sensitive?

The question of whether a membership site or online course should be open year round (evergreen) or open and close (time-sensitive) throughout the year is a common one – without a clear answer. Here we take a look at the pros and cons of both options and which is the most suitable choice for your site.

How to Use Upsells to Generate More Revenue from Your Membership Site

When you created your membership site or online course, you probably sat down and worked out how many members you needed to make it profitable – well what if you could make the same amount of money with less members, and without putting your main membership price up?

5 Ways to Inject Some Buzz in Your Membership Site

It can be hard work to keep your members attention long enough for them to actually make use of your membership content. Here are some ways to inject some buzz into your site and keep your members coming back for more!