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If youre looking for a business model that produce steady income with low upfront cost, then online membership sites should be at the top of your list. Not long ago membership sites required hiring expert programmers database administrators and web developers. This made membership sites to expensive for most home businesses.
The software that is available today makes membership sites very affordable. However, it will still involve some technical knowledge that really isnt that difficult, especially when you take into account all the instructions thats available.
With the technical issues resolved, most people get stuck trying to decide on a topic. In other words, should you start a membership site on dating, forex trading, or weight loss? What I suggest is start with something you know. For example, think about your life experiences of raising a family or balancing a budget or any subject you have acquired from school or work. The reason is you will most likely become intimately involved in your site. The experience you gain will be an invaluable insight on how a successful membership site fits together.
Later you may decide to branch out in other areas. Thats, say you decide you what to hire someone to take care of the technical responsibilities. With the working knowledge you have gained from your first site will make it much easier to direct others.
Thats take a look at the numbers. What it will cost and how much can I make? To begin with the upfront cost is as little as $150. The next step is to identify who would benefit from your membership. Check out the forums on your chosen subject to get ideas. Thats say you find only 50 members each paying $20 per month. That is $1000 each month in your pocket. Now imagine having 500 members that produces $10,000 each month.
Ultimately what will determine your success is the content you provide to your members. This could be a webinar, or report or even a video. You can outsource some or all the content creation. Its really your choice.
The great thing about membership sites is they have the possibility to go viral. What I mean by this is you setting up something successfully and then allowing your members to promote your site through an affiliate program. This means you magnify your efforts by leveraging your members. It is easy to see that membership sites are a terrific business model.
