The Beginners Guide to Membership Sites

Membership websites are the wave of the twenty-first century not for one, but several reasons. The whole world has become 'computerized' and membership sites raised the bar in customer service.

Web 2.0 is interactive. Communication is no longer a one-way street. Website visitors don't want to just be talked to - they want to have the chance to respond as well.

Owning a membership site offers tremendous opportunities and profit power that can be spelled in two words: recurring income. Additionally, the membership website owner does NOT necessarily have to scramble for website content constantly. Only if you know how to.

The Beginner's Guide To Membership Sites lives up to its name when it comes to scratching the surface of this growingly popular topic on demand among Internet Marketers and niche webmasters alike. Discover the different types of private sites you can start and get ideas and inspirations - all packed within this guide.



Table of Contents

Why Membership Sites are the Wave of the 21st Century? 6

The Different Types of Membership Sites 9
Web 2.0 Websites 9
Playing on Exclusivity 10
Getting Free Members - Going for Volume 10
Community-Driven Membership 10
One Thing All Membership Sites Have in Common 11

Ideas and Inspirations on Membership Themes That You Can Use 12
Following Your Passion 12
10 Profitable Membership Ideas 13

How to Quickly Start Your Own Membership Site for Under $500 15
Getting a Domain Name 15
Hosting and Website 16
Building Your Members List 17
Membership Software 17

Recommended Resources 18