The power of diversification
For creators and independent publishers looking to build sustainable long-term businesses, diversification is critical.
21 marketing channels for membership sites: Sales and advertising
Creative marketing opportunities abound at trade shows and industry conferences.
Choosing the best podcast hosting provider
We are in the process of launching our own podcast and at one point felt overwhelmed by the vast number of podcast hosting providers.
Navigating price increases in your membership
I'll be sharing some key learnings and outcomes we're seeing when it comes to overall membership strategy.
21 marketing channels for membership sites: Face-to-face
Creative marketing opportunities abound at trade shows and industry conferences.
How to create and sell digital downloads
Selling digital products means you can spend less time moving your inventory around and more time creating fantastic content.
21 marketing channels for membership sites: Audio
Starting a podcast is a significant undertaking and it's a marathon, not a sprint.
Product update: Discord integration
Our focus is to continue making Memberful simple for everyone. With that in mind, here are some exciting updates to our Discord integration!
Creators should focus on reliability when choosing membership platforms
There’s nothing more frustrating than investing time crafting content, only for its potential to be stifled by tech.
21 marketing channels for membership sites: Social
Pick 1 or 2 channels where your target audience lives and where you enjoy interacting.
The Memberful Pulse - Q1 2022: Landscapes and Headwinds
A quarterly deep dive into the state of membership where we uncover trends, highlights and what’s moving.
Why your publishing technology stack is holding you back
Just because your original website made you the publisher you are today, doesn’t mean it will carry you into the future.
The queen of Caesar Salad
Why Molly Baz wishes she could wave a magic wand and make cooking fun for everyone.
21 marketing channels for membership sites: Content
Organic search traffic happens when someone finds you on a search engine, like Google.
The dangers of overly prescriptive creator tools
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to identify which tools will best equip creators for long-term success.
Should I gate my content?
How to gate content might be the most important decision a content creator can make.
21 marketing channels for membership sites: Intro
Determining the best marketing mix for your membership site can feel like an insurmountable feat.
New feature: Grow your community with member referrals
Offer rewards to members who refer others to join your membership program.
New feature: Acquire new members with Paid Trials
Give people the chance to experience what it’s like to be a member in your community.
Year in review: Memberful’s recap of 2021
As we launch into 2022, we thought it would be fun to recap all the work we did together last year.
When evaluating creator monetization tools, value trumps price
Many decisions are often muddied by a variable that gets more attention than others: price.
Repurposing content: What is it and how do you do it?
In the world of online media, content creation is only part of the story.
Substack vs. Revue vs. Steady
An in-depth comparison of three popular newsletter platforms.
Enhanced Memberful billing
Our billing experience just got a makeover.
New feature: Paid newsletters
Communicate with your members directly through Memberful.
Slack vs. Discord
An in-depth comparison of two popular community platforms.
Introducing our new Memberful community!
We believe that building a sustainable membership business shouldn’t be a lonely journey.
Take a look behind the scenes of the Memberful rebrand
Memberful has updated its identity, messaging, and website design. Here's how we did it and why.
A faster, more reliable checkout and sign in experience is now available
We’ve made it easier for your audience to convert into paying members and for members to sign in!
New feature: Custom landing pages
Create a custom landing page hosted by Memberful, to sell your memberships without a website.
New feature: Support for 12 languages
Customize the experience for your members in one of 12 different languages.
New features: Let members choose what to pay, and unlimited one-time payments
Let members choose what to pay, and unlimited one-time payments.
New feature: Paid podcasts
Create secure, paid podcasts with your existing podcast host.
New feature: Collect taxes
Start collecting taxes in your checkout in just a few minutes.
We’re here to help
These are uncertain times and reliable income is more important than ever.
Say no to metered paywalls: Create value instead
Paywalls can scare away potential subscribers hook them with value instead.
New feature: Branded transactional emails
Beautiful transactional emails that look great on desktop and mobile.
5 Tips for avoiding creative burnout
Need time off? Here are five tips for vacationing as a creative.
9 membership-powered local news sites
Read all about it! These 9 news sites are sharing local stories.
Memberful supports Strong Customer Authentication and 3D Secure 2
You will be compliant with new EU payment regulations on day one.
8 Membership powered sites to read this summer
Relax, read, and get inspired with our summer reading list.
6 Tips for automating your content marketing
Take a break this Summer by automating your content marketing.
New feature: Customize your branding and colors
Upload a logo and choose custom colors to make Memberful feel at home on your website.
Why eCourses are in demand
Learn how you can share your skills by teaching eCourses.
4 Tips for designing a sales page that converts
What makes a sales page convert? Start with these design tips.
How to relaunch your membership site
Failed your membership launch? It's not to late to relaunch successfully.
Membership tips for musicians
Looking for more stability as a musician? Membership might be a good option.
3 tips for journalists ready to convert to a membership model
Looking for more stability as a journalist? Membership might be a good option.
Powering podcasts: What every new creator needs to know
Starting your own podcast? Here’s the recipe for success.
3 Ways to use Google Analytics for your membership site
Learn how you can use data to understand your audience.