I was plugging away today at building content for my new membership site (the mulitmedia version of the Super Affiliate Handbook) when I stopped long enough to read an email from Stu McLaren.
The email pointed me to a video about the top 10 membership models created using Wishlist Member — software that you can use on a WordPress blog to turn it into a membership site.
One of the membership models that Stu mentions in the video was one I hadn’t thought of before – but it’s brilliant – and now that’s what I want to do with the site.
Too, some of the models that he talks about in the video you wouldn’t normally consider a “membership site”. However, once you hear how they are setup, you’re going to get a lot of ideas for how you can use it in your business.
Each of the models discussed in the video also includes a real-world
example of a web site using these models — along with the URL, so you can check them out first-hand.
Watch the membership model video and check out these sites. Stu also gives you a link to see some how-to videos. If you decide to optin, you’ll also see comments from other people who’ve created similar sites. They’ve even added their own “twist” to the “Top 10″.
Check out the videos for really great blogging / membership site ideas.
Too, the first 5 readers to leave a comment correctly naming the model I’ve chosen, will win a free membership to the new site. 
(I anticipate it will launch in January).
Comments are now closed and the winners have been announced here.
About Rosalind Gardner
Hey Rosalind,
Is the membership model you’re choosing #10: The Combo Model?
Thanx for showing us this video – good stuff!
- Liz
Hey Ros,
I think you’re going to go for model number 4 – I reckon you’d enjoy putting us through a test as we move through each section!
I think you chose the Coaching site Rosalind.
It’s the one idea he mentioned that had a unique twist to you that I think you may have grabbed onto!
Hello Mrs: Roselind, I believe you choose No.4 the Modular Course !
Good Luck and kind regards !
Rafael Sanchez
Sorry for spelling your name wrong !
It’s Rosalind !!
Regards
Rafael Sanchez
Thanks for the hot tip on wishlist. I’d say you’ll be using the Combo Model for the variety of things you do, which looks good to me too. Keep us posted!
Hi Ros!
I am guessing it going to be the combo model. Looking at all of the different services you provide, this could provide the handbook in a modular model, the forum in the community model, and your coaching services in the coaching model. This would also allow the distribution of the handbook with the protected download providing protection from digital theft.
One question though. Will the handbook still be available as an ebook?
I think I’m gonna have to go with #3 Micro-Continuity Model as my vote. While viewing the video, I had 2 prominent Qs bouncing around in my head: “Which model was new to Ros?” and “Which might she not just gravitate to for an SAH membership site, but possibly switch gears to midway?”
-Jake
its the publisher model!!
First, thanks for the great resource. I was torn but seeings as you are a queen of many trades, I’m going with the combo model.
Thanks. I’m checking right now the recommended video where he talks about the 10 membership site models.
Hi, I think you chose the “Combo Model”.
Sam
Hi Rosalind,
I purchased your Super Affiliate Handbook last year…great, solid content.
I sure like the idea of a simple means of making a blog into a membership site.
After viewing Stu’s video I suspect you could go with a number of different models but I suspect you’ll go with the “Combo” model.
Good luck,
Kief
Great video! I am considering how this could be used in my business.
I think your model is MODULAR COURSE.
Brat
Hi Rosalind,
I am guessing you would go for the Modular Model since you will be teaching various things in a progression like in your Super Affiliate Handbook. The software looks very interesting and if I setup a membership site I will check it out. Thanks. Steve
Hi Roz,
I’m going to guess that you have chosen to go with
#4 Modular Course for the new membership site.
Hi Ros,
This was a very informative video, but its sound was not working for me
So I just went through the video on mute and still gained quite a lot of information.
My Guess is # 3 – Micro Continuity
I think it would make your new site more interesting and profitable than a simple one level membership.
Thanks,
Mayank
I’m guessing you will use the combo model, #10. The Super Affiliate Handbook would be a natural to use the micro continuation model, but I would expect that you would opt for something ongoing after that, and would probably add the community model.
I would guess the combo model, though I would also guess that more than 5 comments have already been left. Will be interesting to see when it arrives either way,
Cheers
Bob
I think you chose model no.2
Hi there Rosalind
For me it was a toss up between two possiblities
After to-ing and fro-ing decided to choose Module 7
Fingers and toes crossed until Jan 2010
Zoe
I say you chose:
Model #10 multi models
Thanks for the great info Ros. It was a toss-up but I think you are going to be using the Combo Model.
I will be interested in hearing which one you end up using and why.
Thanks for all of the great info you provide! I am looking forward to this next endeavor.
Hi Rosalind,
I believe that it should be model #10 – Combo Model.
Hopefully, I am one of the lucky 5 readers.
Thanks for the opp.
Cheers,
Tracy
Hi Rosalind
Thanks for providing this mentoring opportunity.
I believe that you‘ve chosen #9 – The coaching Site model.
Best wishes
I believe you will choose a DATING membership site.