If you’ve always been intrigued by the idea of creating your very own membership site from scratch, but thought that it was way beyond your capabilities, then we’ll put that notion well and truly to bed today. And, you’ll get the chance to pick up the brand new “Membership Site Buddy” package at over half off here:
http://www.digitalresalerightspro.com/exclusive/membersitebuddy.htm
Note – DRR Pro members, it’s already inside the new products section…plunder and enjoy!
Now, on with the show…
1. Before We Start…It’s NOT Easy
Before I tell you how wonderful everything is, let me first tell you this…running a membership site is NOT a cakewalk. When peddlers of membership site packages and scripts try and sell their wares they talk about it being easy. It’s not. You need to devote a hell of a lot of time and attention to your membership site to keep it at the cutting edge (I should know, my DRR Pro members site has been going since 2005…and it’s evolved wildly from the innocent and simple little pup it was back then).
So…read on only if you’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and invest a little elbow grease.
2. A Word About The Wonders Of Residual Income…
I respect many mainstream marketers, despite their puzzling decision to treat their clients like children (you know, with the whole “red hot button for profits” type piffle that they keep releasing). I respect them because the majority actually work quite hard at their business – and almost all the very TOP marketers and entrepreneurs understand the value of residual income.
That’s precisely why many of the top ones have their own membership sites. And, it’s not just top business people that “get it” – one of the books I wholeheartedly recommend to my clients is the Rich Dad Poor Dad series by Robert Kiyosaki, and one of the key concepts you’ll learn there is the impact residual income can make upon your personal wealth. In fact, sitting here as an internet business entrepreneur, your wealth potential is far greater than that of doctors, lawyers, dentists and proctologists…simply because residual income is possible for you, and not for them.
You see, as an internet site owner (in whichever your chosen niche may be) you have the delightful possibility of residual income. The chance to be paid on a regular basis after the bulk of the initial work has been done (such as setting up and branding a members site).
Unfortunately for them, after a proctologist is done peering inside someone’s bottom, they get paid once and never again. It’s strictly a one fee per bottom arrangement. And it’s similar for doctors, dentists, accountants and so on… Believe me…if you’re serious about being an internet entrepreneur, the long term trends and potential for wealth are firmly in your favour.
And a membership site will be one of the best residual income generating asset you will ever own.
3. The Key Benefits That Membership Sites Can Deliver…
On the surface of it, you may think that a regular income is the main benefit from running a membership site. That’s certainly one main attraction, but it goes far deeper than that. A membership site allows you to develop a positive relationship with your clients by offering them regular, high quality content/resources that targets their requirements and desires.
A positive relationship with your clients also helps build rapport, credibility and trust – the more you treat your members right, the more they will return to you to for additional products and services.
And, in the future, should you decide to sell your member site it can form the basis of a very handsome payday. An established membership site with a high number of members can be auctioned of for tens of thousands of dollars…and sometimes more.
4. All Very Good…But Take Off The Rose Coloured Spectacles And Take The Following Into Account Before Jumping In
Like I hinted at above, running a membership site requires serious commitment, planning and foresight. Here are a few things you’ll need to consider before deciding if it’s the right business model for you:
a. Which niche will you set-up your member site in? You’ll need to weigh up your personal experiences and passions with what’s in demand and make a choice.
b. What software will you use to power your member site. There are a huge suite of software choices available. Some are pure drivel, others are big ticket options that will set you back three to four figure fees (and often an annual licence/service charge fee). You’ll need to balance the needs of your member site with your budget.
c. How will you market your member site, and get members to join? The pre-launch and launch phases of a member site requires detailed planning.
d. A membership site (unlike creating standard products) requires ongoing maintenance. You’ll need to decide what new content the members will receive, and plan in advance on where you will source these products. If you intend to outsource the content/product development, then you’ll probably need to have a firm grasp of outsourcing if it’s not going to be done by in house staff.
There are a whole host of membership site options out there as far as scripts go. Some are fairly inexpensive – others can cost in upwards of $3,000.
DRR Premium Members – you can login to the members area and download the Membership Site Buddy package – it has pretty much everything you need to set-up, run and grow a membership site – including a comprehensive membership site software script.
