Are Membership Sites a good alternative?
Posted 13th January 2009 at 07:44 AM by maxhomebits
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So are Membership Sites a good alternative? It depends on what you’re after; I would say by the feedback that I get is a resounding YES. A membership site transcends just about every area of interest that’s in demand from Fishing and Gardening to Training and mentoring courses. I just want to draw attention to the different types of membership sites available and some of their appeal to the canny investor.
Web 2.0 Websites
One type of membership website that you are very likely familiar with is the Web 2.0 sites like YouTube and MySpace. These are social networking sites that provide tools for an interactive network of friends and include user-submitted information as personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music and videos.
Some of these social networking membership websites have come under fire recently because they have been shown to be play grounds for predators. Since these problems have arisen there is more scrutiny of members than there has been in the past. These sites are not likely to ‘go away’ any time soon in the future because they are hugely popular not to mention profitable.
Exclusivity Sites
There are paid exclusive sites like the UnselfishMarketer.com (an undisputed industry leader when it comes to delivering information products with PLR and Master Resell Rights),
Golf sites (which are owned by professional golfers and offer instruction that isn’t readily available free on the Internet), and many more.
These exclusive membership websites are designed for specific people and appeal to a group of like-minded individuals who are seeking instruction or information that can only be had on exclusive membership websites. These exclusive membership websites really do make information that is provided far superior to just the regular stuff that everybody gets for free.
Getting Free Members – Building Lists
Not all membership websites are paid-for; apart from the Web 2.0 sites there is another kind of membership website that is free. One such site is PLRSecretsExposed.com. There is no charge for the membership to this site.
The objective of a free membership website is to acquire names and email addresses of people who are interested in a specific topic in order to build an opt-in list. This is a membership website, and unless a visitor joins the site, they will not get access to some really good information that is not otherwise available.
Community-Driven Membership
This is yet another kind of membership website that is known as a “community site” or a Forum. Membership in a community site is usually free but depending on its area of interest can be a paid membership. magneticsponsoring.com is an example of a community membership website.
The idea of a community website is that there are a group of people who are all interested in the same basic topic but who go about accomplishing success in various ways. They get together at a community website and exchange information and ideas. Sometimes community websites will offer one-on-one training above and beyond the cost of membership in the community website.
One Thing All Membership Sites Have in Common
Membership websites of all kinds have one thing in common. They allow for social and beneficial interaction between members. The old Web 1.0 was a one-way street but in this fast moving world, communication flows in both directions, all of the various types of membership websites usually have a blog or forum that affords a place for members to chat not only with the owner of the membership website but also with other members.
The communication opportunities afforded by membership sites is one of the biggest reasons that membership sites are so popular today and probably will be popular for a long time to come. People want to hear but they also want to be heard. They want to learn but they have information to share with others as well. Membership websites provide a place for the sharing of ideas and information.
So to conclude, there are many different kinds of membership sites and different people will take to many kinds of membership sites. If you are considering starting your own membership website, the good news is that there will be people who will like it and want to be members.
Membership websites are popular and membership websites are profitable. Recurring income is a powerful motivation to start one!
Web 2.0 Websites
One type of membership website that you are very likely familiar with is the Web 2.0 sites like YouTube and MySpace. These are social networking sites that provide tools for an interactive network of friends and include user-submitted information as personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music and videos.
Some of these social networking membership websites have come under fire recently because they have been shown to be play grounds for predators. Since these problems have arisen there is more scrutiny of members than there has been in the past. These sites are not likely to ‘go away’ any time soon in the future because they are hugely popular not to mention profitable.
Exclusivity Sites
There are paid exclusive sites like the UnselfishMarketer.com (an undisputed industry leader when it comes to delivering information products with PLR and Master Resell Rights),
Golf sites (which are owned by professional golfers and offer instruction that isn’t readily available free on the Internet), and many more.
These exclusive membership websites are designed for specific people and appeal to a group of like-minded individuals who are seeking instruction or information that can only be had on exclusive membership websites. These exclusive membership websites really do make information that is provided far superior to just the regular stuff that everybody gets for free.
Getting Free Members – Building Lists
Not all membership websites are paid-for; apart from the Web 2.0 sites there is another kind of membership website that is free. One such site is PLRSecretsExposed.com. There is no charge for the membership to this site.
The objective of a free membership website is to acquire names and email addresses of people who are interested in a specific topic in order to build an opt-in list. This is a membership website, and unless a visitor joins the site, they will not get access to some really good information that is not otherwise available.
Community-Driven Membership
This is yet another kind of membership website that is known as a “community site” or a Forum. Membership in a community site is usually free but depending on its area of interest can be a paid membership. magneticsponsoring.com is an example of a community membership website.
The idea of a community website is that there are a group of people who are all interested in the same basic topic but who go about accomplishing success in various ways. They get together at a community website and exchange information and ideas. Sometimes community websites will offer one-on-one training above and beyond the cost of membership in the community website.
One Thing All Membership Sites Have in Common
Membership websites of all kinds have one thing in common. They allow for social and beneficial interaction between members. The old Web 1.0 was a one-way street but in this fast moving world, communication flows in both directions, all of the various types of membership websites usually have a blog or forum that affords a place for members to chat not only with the owner of the membership website but also with other members.
The communication opportunities afforded by membership sites is one of the biggest reasons that membership sites are so popular today and probably will be popular for a long time to come. People want to hear but they also want to be heard. They want to learn but they have information to share with others as well. Membership websites provide a place for the sharing of ideas and information.
So to conclude, there are many different kinds of membership sites and different people will take to many kinds of membership sites. If you are considering starting your own membership website, the good news is that there will be people who will like it and want to be members.
Membership websites are popular and membership websites are profitable. Recurring income is a powerful motivation to start one!
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