If you run a membership site, there are probably several things you want members to be able to do that non-members can’t – including attending and purchasing tickets for events. That’s where a calendar plugin can come in handy. A calendar plugin on your membership site can help you run events and sell tickets for…
More and more membership sites are springing up every day, and with good reason. Membership sites work because people are always seeking new and useful information, while entrepreneurs are constantly looking for ways to provide the market with what it’s looking for. This simple exchange drives membership businesses. Membership sites are also a great way…
Learning proven membership site ideas provides a solid foundation for launching your own membership site.
Here are some of our top tips for running a membership site, whether you’re a new or experienced membership site owner!
Our customer spotlight for December is The Good Men Project. The Good Men Project is a media company with the goal of collecting stories about defining moments in men’s lives. They’ve set out to start an international conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. And with over 3…
Offering members-only shopping perks is a popular ecommerce strategy. We’ve already mentioned the benefit of locking down ticket sales to members-only as a way to create excitement and intrigue around the purchasing experience. This idea can be extended to your entire store. It might seem counter-intuitive at first to make it more difficult to purchase…
The holiday shopping season is almost upon us, and Black Friday through Cyber Monday (BFCM) continues to be the largest weekend for in-person and online sales. This shopping weekend isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as shoppers are spending 20% more year over year during Black Friday. Some companies even see upwards of 75% of their…
Thinking of starting a membership business, but intimidated by the cost factor? Never fear! You can get your site up and running for less than you might think. In this post, we’ve put together a few tips to help you get your membership site off the ground without breaking the bank.
This month’s customer spotlight is Wandering Aimfully: an online business coaching program. The team behind Wandering Aimfully is a married couple, Jason and Caroline. This pair of business coaches make it their mission to help online business owners earn more money. They share their advice through podcasts, articles, guides, YouTube videos, and a monthly coaching…
We know that restricting content to members only is a great idea. It gives users a reason to engage with your pages, creates community, and builds your income. But there’s more than content that you can restrict with your membership plugin. You can also restrict event tickets to members. A members-only tickets extension on your…
Running an ecommerce membership site comes with many small details to get right. One of the biggest details we see often is whether to refer to your customers as members or subscribers. Which term should you use, and why? Memberships typically give a person their own account page and allow them to interact as a…
This post was originally published on The Events Calendar Selling subscriptions on a membership platform is a great model for lots of small business owners. It generates recurring revenue and can bolster your credibility in your field. A membership site also creates an opportunity to make money on your virtual events. By offering virtual events for members and non-members,…
Whether looking for guidance on pricing, onboarding, or winning back lost members, we know a thing or two. We did some digging into what makes membership sites successful and rounded up some of the tried-and-true advice we’ve given over the years. Here are Restrict Content Pro’s best practices for all things membership related. Price your membership…
It’s easy to see why people have jumped on the membership bandwagon. Anyone can build and manage a membership site. With membership plugins integrated into a WordPress site, you don’t need special skills or coding knowledge. We’ve already covered the six steps to building a membership site as a foundation to get you started. In…
Setting up a membership site can seem like a job for digital business experts, but the reality is that it’s an attainable goal, especially if you have the right tools, guidance, and passion! In this post, we’ve put together a general guide to help you make your vision a reality.
Memberships have taken the eCommerce world by storm, boasting serious revenue-earning potential, among other unique benefits – but how exactly do you take this potential and make the most out of it? In this article we look at how you can take your membership revenue to the next level!
Running a membership site comes with its own set of challenges, and as a membership site owner, it can be easy to make some common mistakes! In this post, we talk about some pitfalls to avoid so your membership site can flourish.
Pricing your memberships is an important part of running a membership site – and the tiered membership model is a popular choice. But, how do you know if it’s right for your site? In this post, we highlight some of the benefits of tiered memberships to consider, so that you can make an informed decision.
When it comes to accepting recurring payments, credit cards are a no-brainer! In this post, we talk about payment processors and the different considerations that come along with accepting credit card payments on your membership site.
Subscriptions, subscriptions, subscriptions! They’re everywhere, and this business model doesn’t seem to be going anywhere – but is there a breaking point for the consumer? In this post, we talk about the preventative measures you can take to mitigate the effects of subscription fatigue.
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