Membership sites and communities are an excellent way for creators to offer a more tailored experience for their audience, while also opening up new revenue streams.
For example, an online coach or marketing consultant could offer a monthly subscription to their content and services, while a podcast host might open up a community forum for fans to discuss the show in real-time.
But choosing the right website builder for your needs requires careful preparation and planning, especially when it comes to your content structure and community management tools.
In this article, we explore some of the best website builders for creating a membership site or community and highlight what features to look for in a platform that suits your needs.
Using Website Builders for Membership Sites and Communities
Many popular website builders, support creating a membership site or community. They allow users to limit the visibility of pages to members-only, and they include apps to manage online payments for membership fees. For users who already have a website or blog on one of these platforms, adding a membership area is relatively simple.
For users who want to create a membership site from scratch, many of these website builders have templates that make it easy for non-technical people to get started with minimal design knowledge.
WordPress is one of the most well-known website builders on the market, and it supports membership sites with a range of plugins and themes. However, it does require more technical expertise than other website builders and may be a little confusing for beginners.
Another option for building a membership site is Site 123, which offers a variety of marketing automation and CRM tools, as well as its own website builder. It is perfect for marketers without prior experience with this type of software.
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