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How to Start a Membership Site in 2026 (The Definitive Guide)

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: March 2nd, 2026

Recurring revenue is the holy grail for most online business owners. One of the most popular ways to monetize your website and add consistent recurring revenue is by learning how to start a membership site. You can either build a membership site from square one or add membership functionality to your existing site. With the right tools, you can mostly automate your site's membership […]

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How to Build a Successful Video Membership Site

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: May 26th, 2026

There are all kinds of membership or subscription sites out there: veg boxes, shaving products, entertainment tickets, and so on. But one subscription platform reigns supreme: video. Just look at the success of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and the dozens of other niche streaming networks that have sprung up over the past few years. This […]

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The Top 10 Mailchimp WordPress Plugins

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: December 7th, 2020

Whether you’re a blogger, online course creator, or small business owner, email marketing is one of the most effective ways to grow your online business. And from its powerful automation tools to its wealth of social and CMS integrations, Mailchimp is one of the most popular email marketing tools in the world today. But it […]

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7 Best WordPress Community Plugins to Grow Your Community Website

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: September 24th, 2025

Quality content can go a long way, but creating a community around your site is another effective way to grow your business. It can make it easier to retain and engage your visitors and enable you to form long-lasting relationships with your users. The good news is that you can add this functionality to WordPress […]

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Top 5 WordPress Signup Plugins and How to Setup Custom Registration, User Roles, Special Fields and More

Author: Flavia Mezzetti
Last Updated: November 14th, 2024

WordPress signup plugins can help you create custom forms for your visitors, add membership functionality, send automated emails, and much more. There are a variety of reasons you'll need to add a user registration form to your site. But the default WordPress registration functionality isn't the best. With the standard WordPress registration, you won't be […]

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WooCommerce Checkout Custom Fields: How to Add Them Fast & Easy

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: October 29th, 2025

Adding Custom Fields to WooCommerce Checkout offers the additional data collection options your store needs to minimize abandoned carts. See how!

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WordPress Private Pages for Subscribers: How to set them up

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: October 5th, 2023

You might not want every page of your site visible to the world. In some cases, you'll want to set up WordPress private pages for subscribers. You could create pages with subscriber-only resources and private content, build a separate membership site, or even restrict content to paying members. Creating WordPress private pages for subscribers can […]

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How to Hide a WordPress Site from Public View

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: October 14th, 2020

When you're running a WordPress site, you probably want most of it accessible to the public and the search engines. But, if you offer premium content, run a membership forum, or an eCommerce site, you might well want to hide your WordPress site from public view. By using a couple of WordPress plugins and your […]

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WooCommerce Membership Plugin and Setup for a 6-Digit Revenue Subscription Site

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: July 1st, 2025

Adding a WooCommerce membership plugin to your site has the potential to transform your business. The eCommerce subscription model can help create customer loyalty, increase recurring revenue, and act as the main driver of your business growth. In fact, it's been used by one of the most successful companies in the world, Amazon. A lot […]

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Build a Subscription Website From Scratch (No Tech Skills Needed!)

Author: Alex Denning
Last Updated: March 19th, 2025

A subscription website can be an incredible way to make money online. Subscription websites are highly flexible and can be adapted to a wide range of different websites and niches. You can create a subscription website with gated content, a private membership community, membership-based products, and much more. In this article, you'll learn the different […]

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