What Which Software to Set Up Memberships Websites?

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Hi Warriors,
I am about to set up a membership website and wonder which is the best software or system to use (most userfriendly and reliable). I will use ClickBank as a payment processor most likely and possibly paypal.

Pls only objective views...


Thanks
Chloe
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  • Profile picture of the author Mohsin Rasool
    Hi Chloe,

    aMember is industry leader when it comes to reliable membership script!
    Have a look at it:
    Membership software - aMember Pro (No-Affiliate Link)

    regards,
    Mohsin
    PS. At WarMarks.com we have helped hundreds of clients built membership sites
    and aMember has never failed us. If you have specific needs other than payment
    processor I may suggest you some other script, but for a standard membership site
    aMember is great tool.
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    • Profile picture of the author Chloe Brooks
      Thanks Mohsin
      I have heard of amember before and actually used it but it was only ok back then. Maybe better now?

      Does anyone else have any other suggestion of how to set up a member site? Any software or?

      Thanks a million

      Chloe
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  • Profile picture of the author RGallowitz
    I haven't really worked with Amember, but I'm a proud owner of WishList Member (the wordpress membership addon) and so far I cannot complain about it one bit.
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  • Profile picture of the author Suzanne Morrison
    Here are a few that I have had experience with (in order of preference):

    1) Membergate (the best, but expensive)
    2) Amember (used this with Joomla, but wasn't a fan of Joomla)
    3) Easy Member Pro (easy to use, but limited features)

    You might be best with WordPress and Wishlist - I have heard good things about that.

    You might find Membership academy useful as it compares membership software - Membership Academy: Membership site software comparisons, reviews, forums and videos, start-up guide.

    Good luck!

    Cheers,
    Suzanne
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    • Profile picture of the author Ross Kenny
      To be honest it depends on what you are delivering.

      When I surveyed my Members I found they just wanted the
      content delivered via autoresponder.

      A lot of them said they didn't want to have to log in and out of sites
      to get to their content.

      If you want to keep it simple you can just set up a Autoresponder
      Membership. This way you can launch your site in no time. You'd
      only have your sales page to write plus a little content.

      I have used membership scripts before and they can really become
      hassel. Even if you outsource it you can end up with problems
      you don't personally know how to deal with.

      Hope this helps alittle...
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      • Profile picture of the author Chloe Brooks
        Thanks guys,
        Yaa I would like people to login and access the information there as I have videos and things....

        Thanks
        Chloe
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  • Profile picture of the author globalpro
    Hi Chloe,

    Here's the one I am fond of.

    RAP / Member Plus

    Thanks,

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author Philok
    Hi Chloe,

    I use butterfly marketing script and you can use clickbank or paypal as payment processor.

    Take care,

    Philok
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    • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
      I use memberease. if you want a copy I will give ya one.
      it sets up in seconds handles paypal ipn and cb for payment simple to use
      that's what i use or on wordpress I use memberwing.

      -WD
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      • Profile picture of the author David-JP
        Can you explain your needs in more detail?
        How will you be controlling your content (need a CMS)?
        Do you need an affiliate program or are ok using clickbanks?
        Would you like to use coupons (no good with clickbank)?
        Will you drip feed content?

        David
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  • Profile picture of the author Chloe Brooks
    Thanks David
    I will be posting video training courses for my members to get access to when they login...I will most likely use clickbank (but open to suggestions that are better than CB).
    I will add also information in there and video updates to my members...

    >>Would you like to use coupons (no good with clickbank)?

    Yes, would like to...Did not know that coupons did not work with clickbank...So what to do then?

    >>Will you drip feed content?

    What is that? RSS?

    Thx a million
    Chloe
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  • Profile picture of the author globalpro
    Chloe,

    The link I posted will handle sales processing, affiliate management, coupons, the membership area, drip content, etc. It only uses PayPal for payment processing, but does instant affiliate payments.

    Thanks,

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author Jared Alberghini
    Hi Chloe,

    You should take a look at the All-In-One WF thread about membership sites, there is some great info in here:

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...hip-sites.html

    Jared
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  • Profile picture of the author OMI
    I've used amember for both memberships and single products. Honestly, the backend admin area could use a redesign, but as far as features and stability, it's a good script.

    You can use it to set up multiple membership sites if you plan to expand in the future. I installed it on a generic domain name and then point my membership websites to it for processing...works fine that way.

    Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author Chloe Brooks
    Thanks guys for all your comments....
    I am realizing that I should have been more clear about the affiliate thing...As I will rely mostly on paying partners, which is the best possible affiliate system to use with the membership...With this I mean which affiliate provider will handle all the affiliate payouts and the administration..I know clickbank is big but their interest rate is 7.5% plus $1 which is quite a lot...What are your thoughts of which affiliate provider to use that will take care of the administration and payments?

    thanks
    Chloe
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    • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
      Originally Posted by Chloe Brooks View Post

      Thanks guys for all your comments....
      I am realizing that I should have been more clear about the affiliate thing...As I will rely mostly on paying partners, which is the best possible affiliate system to use with the membership...With this I mean which affiliate provider will handle all the affiliate payouts and the administration..I know clickbank is big but their interest rate is 7.5% plus $1 which is quite a lot...What are your thoughts of which affiliate provider to use that will take care of the administration and payments?

      thanks
      Chloe
      Why would you want someone else to handle your affiliate payments ?? Why pay someone else to do it when a membership script can handle everything ??

      James
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  • Profile picture of the author ravijayagopal
    Chloe,

    Check out WordPress Membership Plugin - Membership Script For WordPress Blogs And Regular Web Sites .

    It has an in-built affiliate program.

    Also, there's a WSO going on right now if you're interested.

    - Ravi Jayagopal
    PS: I'm the developer of DAP. Just so you know :-)
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