WordPress has introduced a free course aimed at helping users make money with a membership site. The course covers the entire process from setting it up, determining optimal payment plans, to managing subscriptions.
This step-by-step guide is beneficial for anyone with a skill or expertise to share, serving as a great way to create a new income stream.
What Is a Membership Site?
A membership site is a business model that provides exclusive information to a group of subscribers. The content offered can range from creative writing lessons, crafting tutorials, fishing techniques, yoga classes, music lessons, art instruction, and much more. These sites can deliver content through videos, online communities, or a combination of articles and training videos.
WordPress Course on Building a Membership Site
The course, named "Membership Sites 101," offers a foundational understanding of how to create and run a membership site. It includes guidance on design, monetization, and recommended plugins.
Key Learning Topics:
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Setting up the Paid Content Block: Learn how to mix free content with paid content to attract new members with special perks.
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Crafting Membership Plans: Explore the options of one-time, monthly, or annual payments, and the flexibility of "Pay what you want" pricing models.
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Multiple Membership Levels: Discover the benefits of tiered membership levels like Bronze, Silver, and Gold, or even specialized topical memberships.
- Managing Subscriptions: Gain insights into handling subscribers, earnings, and payment plans effortlessly.
Membership Sites 101 Course Details
The entire course can be completed in about one hour and thirty minutes. It’s self-guided with short lessons designed to be manageable for beginners.
Course Topics Include:
- Privacy and Password Protection
- Paid Content Blocks
- Membership Plugins
Additionally, the course offers recommendations for various types of membership sites, advice on setting up different membership levels, and ideas for diverse content types to include.
Prerequisites
The course assumes a basic understanding of WordPress. Students might find it beneficial to review the material more than once for full comprehension. For further support, there is a WordPress Education Community Forum available.
Conclusion
WordPress offers a comprehensive guide through "Membership Sites 101" for those looking to venture into membership-based business models.
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