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Is Joining A Membership Site Right For You?

Overview

 

When deciding to join a membership site, keep in mind this very important factor. Your fellow members pursue very similar, if not the same, goals and interests as you. Can you think of a better place to promote yourself, exchange ideas, promote articles, promote products and gain valuable information? What you gain from a membership site can mean the difference between Internet marketing success and failure.

Bessie Stanley wrote, “He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished tasks; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a saved soul; who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; who life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction.”

There are two types of membership sites; the free membership sites and the paid membership sites. They have one thing in common. Their members share a common interest and have a common need.

About Free Membership Sites

 

What is a free membership site? A free membership site does not charge a user fee, but usually the member is required to supply their e-mail address, choose a user name and password to access the site, participate in discussions, and activities. In some membership sites, the lowest level is free and this level provides the least amount of services. To gain full access to the site would most likely require payment, resulting in a higher designated level. Although there are some sites that never charge a membership fee, these site may rely solely on selling their own product or promoting products produced by others as a source of income.

How do you find free membership sites? To find a specific membership site, you click on your favorite search engine and in the search box simply type in “your-niche membership site.” If the niche is reasonably popular, then you will find an ample number of sites. The membership sites appearing at the top of the search list are your most popular sites and most likely charge a membership fee. Now, select one and navigate the site. You will find everything you need to know in order to make an informed decision on whether or not to join.

What are the benefits of a fee site? The benefits of a free site are:

What are the disadvantages of a free site? The disadvantages of a free site are as follows:

  • You can find the same information on the Internet.
  • Most sites only provide a limited amount of space for posting pictures, documents and links per member.
  • These sites do not have access to specialized data or lists.
  • If the site offers a forum or blog, it may not be regularly moderated and the topic of focus and Internet etiquette is lost.
  • Many free sites are mainly a means to collect emails to promote sales and services through the e-mail list.

About Paid Membership Sites