{"id":10568,"date":"2021-05-27T12:37:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T19:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/membermouse.com\/?p=10568"},"modified":"2024-03-29T11:56:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T15:56:40","slug":"como-iniciar-um-site-de-associacao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/membermouse.com\/pt\/filiacao\/como-iniciar-um-site-de-associacao\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Need to Run a Successful Membership Website?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you want to learn how to start a membership site, but you\u2019re not quite sure what you need to run it? When you think of a membership business<\/a>, two main things spring to mind: you offer something people want and people subscribe. There\u2019s a little more that goes on behind the scenes, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership websites can be a great form of recurring revenue, whatever niche they\u2019re in<\/a>. You\u2019re basically locking content away and only allowing paid subscribers to access it. That could be anything from online courses, videos, eBooks, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are certain features and functions that are needed for your membership website to run well and be successful. In this article, we\u2019ll go over the top features you should include on your membership website, and how MemberMouse can help you take care of all of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Top 12 Features You Should Include on Your Membership Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Knowing what you\u2019re going to offer on your membership site, how you want it to look<\/a>, and how to make a website<\/a> in general are the first hurdles to jump over. Now you need to know how to put it all together to get it launched, manage it, and grow your business<\/a> into something successful. In this section, we\u2019ll list and explain \u2014 in no particular order \u2014 all of the features and functions you should include on your membership website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Have a Custom Domain Name<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your domain name is a long-term decision. Having a unique domain name that reflects your brand keeps your branding consistent. Plus, placing your brand name into your URL makes it easy for customers to recognize you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also great for search engine optimization (SEO). If your custom domain reflects your business, it will be more relevant to what people are searching for. That means you\u2019re likely to be ranked higher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Make Sure your Website is Easy-to-Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having everything your subscribers want on your website won\u2019t matter if it\u2019s not easy to use. A complicated sign-up or login, confusing navigation, and hard-to-read content are just some of the reasons why visitors could turn away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to make sure that your membership site is well designed and creates a positive user experience (UX). Make processes seamless and effortless. You want to keep your visitors engaged so they stick around for the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Offer Different Membership Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Offer different membership levels<\/a> to your subscribers so they can choose the one that\u2019s best for their budget. You can also include a different package with each level. The more the membership costs, the more that\u2019s included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s up to you how many levels you offer. A popular structure is a tiered technique. That\u2019s where you offer three membership levels and put more emphasis on the mid-tier level. This can help persuade more subscribers to opt for the mid-option as it\u2019s in between prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Ensure Your Website Is Mobile-Friendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More and more people use mobile devices<\/a> to browse the web nowadays. For that reason, it\u2019s important that you ensure your membership website is mobile-friendly. This has a lot to do with the theme you choose.<\/a> It should be responsive and resize elements so that they are optimized for mobile viewing. That should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n