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Cheap, Affordable Web Graphics

Sometimes although we’d like to think we’re good designers, the cold hard truth is, we’re not.

But it doesn’t mean you should give up having a site that contains great design elements.

Am I suggesting you shell out some big bucks and hire a graphic designer?

Not necessarily.

If you’re looking for a way to add a little creative “flare” on the “cheap”, then take a look at this…

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Why Aren’t You Using Infographics?

The title of this article is a good question to consider.

Are you using Infographics? If not, you can be.

You’ve probably seen them used all over the place to display information quickly. I really appreciate the fact that they are visually appealing with useful info stated in a simple and easy to understand format.

Your members will appreciate them too (and come back for more).

But how can you create these membership site tools? Keep reading and I’ll explain…

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Use The Buzz From Pinterest With Your Membership Site

When you think about marketing your membership site, what’s the first thought that comes to mind?

How many of you thought “fun”?

While that might not be the case for everyone, I have always enjoyed marketing and networking.

So when I heard about a NEW tool that allows me to promote my membership site AND is fun to work with, well it hardly seems like work at all :)

I also knew that it needed to be shared with all of you.

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3 Ways To NOT Sell Your Memberships

Some people learn by following the leaders in their field.

Through osmosis, nuggets of wisdom filter in which can increase skill (such as copy-writing) by repeating that leader’s successful actions.

Others find it easier to learn what NOT to do as they navigate around common mistakes made by those who came before. Much like the first group, their copy-writing skills increase, plus they have the added bonus of learning from someone else’s errors.

Keep reading as we look at how to avoid terrible copy-writing within your advertising.

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Should I Use The Pay Per Post Feature?

Previously I wrote about delivering courses within your membership site for existing members and there were many insightful comments and ideas that were shared by other members (which is awesome!).

One comment from Chris Guld caught my eye because she talked about also selling the courses to Non-Members using the “Pay Per Post” feature of WishList Member.

This is a GREAT idea but there is one VERY important thing to consider when doing this…

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Don’t Know SEO? Find Out Why You Should – Part 2

I wrote an article for WishList Insider called “Don’t Know SEO? Find Out Why You Should!” and received a few requests for more information about DIY SEO.

This article addresses even more options for you to boost your search engine rankings.

If you are wondering how you can climb the search results ladder, this article is for you.

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Why Should You Care About QR Codes? – Part 2

Think back over the last week or so.

Did you see a strange box similar to the one located on the top right of this post?

Since more and more companies are using QR codes, chances are pretty good that you did see one (or a few).

Now the question is; How can you emulate the big companies’ success with QR codes within your own membership site? It’s much easier than you might think.

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Make More Money With Your Archives

When you have a membership site that is full of content, it’s easy to lose sight of simple strategies that we can implement that allow us to maximize our revenue intake.

Access to “archives” is one of them.

With a few tweaks to your membership site, you’ll be in a position to generate more revenue and increase your retention levels.

Here’s the strategy…

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How Can “Pottermore” Mean More Members? – Part 2

Recently, J.K. Rowling released information on a new addition to the 15 billion dollar Harry Potter brand.

The marketing techniques described in our previous article to promote Pottermore have been complimented by marketing experts and other social media gurus.

Today we’ll finish us our look into how you can create a bit of that marketing magic for your own membership site.

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Why Should You Care About QR Codes?

If you’ve ever seen one of those squares with a random assortment of smaller squares, then you’ve probably seen a QR Code.

Similar to bar codes on packages, these coded squares allow you to transfer information which triggers an action.

If you want someone to visit your website, download a file, or even make a phone call, you can do it all with QR Codes.

The BIG question is; “What advantages and disadvantages are there with QR Codes and your Membership Site?”

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