Membership Resources

Background

In a membership site, users pay a monthly fee for access to valuable content and interactions with a like-minded community. This is one of many effective models for an Internet business. Of course, it takes time and a good deal of effort to build a site with great information and a loyal following. Membership software helps you to manage the participant lists, the fees and the subscription services of a membership site.

Membership Software Resources

aMember
aMember may be the most popular of the membership site software programs. It has more payment processor options than most, is translated into seven languages and comes with little thought of perks, such as password sharing prevention. The software is installed on your site and is not hosted by aMember. They have a free trial offer.

Digital Access Pass
This is membership site plugin that integrates with WordPress. There are a range of options, from paying monthly to paying for an unlimited license to use on multiple sites.

MemberGate
This is an expensive membership application but unlike the others, it is also a content management system. That means it provides the capabilities for building the web site and publishing content as well as managing the subscription end of things. It also handles signing up and tracking affiliates to your program.

SimpleWeb
SimpleWeb is a turnkey solution for getting a membership site up and running. For a monthly fee, SimpleWeb
will host your site and provide a way to easily build out a membership site. They have some examples of membership sites, so be sure to check those out.

Wishlist Member
This application integrates with WordPress letting you turn your WordPress site into a membership site.

yourmembership.com
This is customizable membership software for associations, nonprofits, schools and any type of organization. The software allows you to create an online community that is hosted by the company.

Membership Site Resources

How to Build A Membership Site
This is a mini-site on Squidoo, known as a “lens” that provides good information on building a membership site.

MembershipSiteAdvisor.com
This paid membership site is geared toward people who want to learn and set up a membership site. We don’t know the quality of their information, so try the free trial first.

Membership Site Planner
This blog is for people who own or are developing membership sites. It covers various aspects of membership site design and marketing.