Membership Academy: Membership site software comparisons, reviews, forums and videos, start-up guide.

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David Moskowitz
Membership Academy

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Which can handle more members without dying - Joomla or Wordpress??? Other CMS Systems (Premium)
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Membership Dashboard

Not sure of where to start or what you need to do next? Take a look at the Membership Dashboard and see where you need to go.
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Membership Software Comparison Chart

Here's an overview of how Membergate, aMember, Visiongate, Memberstar and EasyMemberPro compare to each other.
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aMember Incremental Content Demonstration Video

Watch the video demonstration of the new modification by aMember which allows you to automatically allow sequential access to your valuable content. This means that you can now control when users can access content and for how long. Running Time: 3:59
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Joomla and aMember Multiple Levels of Membership Using a Free Component - Video (Premium)

Are you looking for a simple way to create multiple levels of membership/protection for your content in Joomla and use aMember to manage the payments? It can be done, and with a FREE Joomla component. Here's the video and guide that will show you how! Running Time: 11:02 *For the most recent version of Joomla, you will need to purchase the plugin. Older versions are free.
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Wordpress and aMember Multiple Levels of Membership Using Free Plugins Video (Premium)

Here's how to integrate aMember with Wordpress to create a multi-leveled CMS driven membership site. Uses FREE wordpress plugins and the aMember Plugin (paid). Running Time: 14:19
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9 mistakes that are costing you new subscribers

Here are 9 common mistakes membership site owners make that are keeping them from getting all the subscribers they should be, and some quick fixes. Free users can view the first 3 mistakes.
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14 Steps To Profiting From Your Own Membership Site - Video and PDF (Premium)

Here's a 14 step plan that will help you get your membership site up and running as quickly as possible. Running Time: 17:26
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Added Revenue With Paid Podcasting Membership Sites (Premium)

Add a new revenue stream or simplify the content distribution to your members with a podcast! Here's the simple 4 step process for setting up paid podcasting using aMember.
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How to choose a membership system

Here's a checklist for deciding the type of membership system you will need for your site.
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How to find riches in niches Part I

Finding the right niche can mean the difference between massive wealth and dismal failure. Discover the basics of finding a profitable niche for your membership site.
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The secret formula to subscription site success! (Premium)

Want to know the secret formula to subscription site success? Discover what SN + HM + WT +XX + XX means to your site.
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Pricing Strategies (Premium)

Not sure about what to price your site at? What if you had an easy to use formula? Discover how to properly price your membership site to maximize profits.
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7 techniques for getting traffic for your new site

Discover 7 techniques you need to know to generate traffic for your new site.
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Membership Site Designer Quickstart Video and PDF (Premium)

Still not sure about what membership software you need? This video will help you make the right choice. Running Time: 7:35
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aMember Plugin Guide Video (Premium)

Unsure what an aMember plugin is? Wondering how you can use 3rd party software such as a bulletin board on your membership site? Here's a video presentation of what a plugin is, the different plugin categories, and how you can use them. Running Time: 13:54
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Random Free and Premium Articles and Videos

Membership Spreadsheet Excel and Video (Premium)

Want to know the true potential of your membership site? Download the excel spreadsheet and plug in your numbers to get an overview of your sites potential. The video guide explains some of the basic numbers you will need to edit in the spreadsheet. Running Time: 4:43
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aMember Template Customization Video (Premium)

Watch and learn how to use a Joomla template as the base design for your aMember template. Included are skeleton files so you can easily copy and paste sections of the member.html (main members area) section into your own design. Running Time: 22:21
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Membership Site Tour - English Memory

Watch the tour of my active membership site English Memory. The site is for the English language learning niche in Japan, and is in Japanese. However, the structural and marketing techniques I used in building the site are universal. Running Time: 13:29
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