The MembershipSiteBuilding.com Podcast

The MembershipSiteBuilding.com Podcast http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008 Do you have a membership site? Did you ever think of starting one? Online groups, or membership sites, are an amazing way to bring a group of people together that share a common interest. This podcast is a light-hearted look at a serious industry en Copyright 2008, Membership Site Building Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:38:12 GMT Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:38:12 GMT iGrOOps Tips and Tricks for Group Admins http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000048#00000048 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000048.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan for a whole bunch of tips and tricks to help you, the iGrOOps administrator, get the most out of your iGrOOp.  We cover some of the most common issues asked by our customers and give some hints as to how to make group administration easier and more successful.  Tune in!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:38:12 GMT Chatting About Charging http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000047#00000047 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000047.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Membership site owners often ask us for advice on charging membership fees. Should I start charging right away? Do I have to charge? Should I give away some free memberships? Will people pay a million dollars per month to join my site? While there are no universal answers that will apply to every situation, there are some factors to consider in answering these questions. Join us as we discuss factors, and answer questions from our live listeners. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:26:28 GMT Public Relations for Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000046#00000046 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000046.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> She has been called a "new product PR guru,"  and has spent 20 years launching new products for clients that range from Mrs. Fields cookies to Toyko Coca Cola’s Green Terrace, celebrity designed bras, the world’s first fingertip disposable toothbrush, magnetic wine pourers and transforming the nation's largest natural nutrition bar company into a sexy visible contender with doubled sales.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:04:19 GMT The Art of Audio and Video in Membership Sites http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000045#00000045 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000045.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Text is so early 2000's.  It is time to add some real excitement to your membership site by using audio and video.  Bo and Ryan will walk you through some cool technologies such as video postcards, video library, audio and video chat, live broadcasting, podcasting, and more.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:30:30 GMT Press Releases and Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000044#00000044 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000044.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Can press releases help promote your membership site?  Are they worth it?  What are the dangers of writing and submitting a press release? Join Bo and Ryan to find out!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Wed, 28 May 2008 21:32:41 GMT The Psychology of Members http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000043#00000043 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000043.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Do you know what your members and prospective members are thinking?  We do!  Or at least we know what some of them are thinking.  Join us for a mind-expanding look at the thought process of people who may want to join your membership site.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Fri, 16 May 2008 20:34:47 GMT Top 10 Membership Site Myths http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000042#00000042 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000042.gif" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Membership sites are too expensive! Members will flood to your site soon as you make it "live".  Blah Blah Blah... We heard it all.  Time to get the facts (ok, the opinion of Bo and Ryan) on the Top 10 Membership Site Myths.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Thu, 01 May 2008 22:31:39 GMT The "Jealously Guarded Secrets" of Copywriting for Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000039#00000039 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000039.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> How important is copywriting for your membership site?  Extremely important!  Good copy is a must to build your membership.  Learn from our special guest, Jason McGarva, copywriting expert for the web, what it takes to get those members pouring in!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . copywriting Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:36:44 GMT SEO - Search Engine Optimization for Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000038#00000038 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000038.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Does SEO work?  How much time and money should you invest in search engine optimization for your membership site?  Most of all, what can you do to cause your membership site to start climbing the ranks in the search engines?  Join Bo and Ryan in this podcast to find out.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . seo Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:39:29 GMT "Duana" Start a Membership Site? http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000037#00000037 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000037.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> We welcome two wonderful guests in studio today -- Duana and Carlton Malone.  Duana has many membership sites and big plans for many more.  Join us as we discuss the conversion from "90's websites" to membership sites, and discuss issues as in monetizing your site, brainstorming new site ideas, and much more.  Good clean fun for the whole family!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:42:32 GMT If You Have a Niche, Scratch It! http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000036#00000036 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000036.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan as they talk about perhaps the most important aspect of membership site building -- choosing a niche. Bo will go through 8 factors that will help you not only choose a niche, but help you be more confident that the niche you choose will be a success. The Membershipsitebuilding.com Podcast is a light-hearted, conversational style show that uses a combination of entertainment and facts to deliver information that can otherwise be considered "dry".  If you prefer "just the facts", all the pertinent information is listed below in the key points.  If you want to have fun while learning, listen away! Key Points <ul> <li>a "niche" is a specific segment of the market that your membership site will target</li> <li>Many times, your expertise or knowledge will determine the niche that is best suited for you</li> <li>there is no formula for choosing a niche, rather guidelines or factors that will help you to determine which niche may be best for you</li> <li>factor #1: What is the size of the market within the niche?  Is it big enough?</li> <li>factor #2: How much competition is there within the niche?</li> <li>factor #3: Did you consider the demographics within the niche?  Are they potential members who would join your membership site?</li> <li>factor #4: What is the level of emotion generated by the niche?  Elvis = good.  Q-tips = bad.</li> <li>factor #5: How much information is available on the niche? Make sure there is enough.</li> <li>factor #6: What value can you add?  Put yourself in the shoes of the member.  Would you pay to join your membership site?</li> <li>factor #7: Your influence within the niche.  The greater your influence, the better the niche.</li> <li>factor #8: Your interest within the niche.  The more interest you have within the niche, the better choice that niche will be for you.</li> </ul>  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . choosing a niche Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:41:06 GMT Paid Subscriptions: The Past, Present, and Future http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000035#00000035 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000035.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan as they discuss a) do people really pay to subscribe? b) what is the future of paid membership sites? and c) some darn good subscription techniques.The Membershipsitebuilding.com Podcast is a light-hearted, conversational style show that uses a combination of entertainment and facts to deliver information that can otherwise be considered "dry".  If you prefer "just the facts", all the pertinent information is listed below in the key points.  If you want to have fun while learning, listen away!Key Points<ul><li>People do pay to subscribe to membership sites.  There are hundreds of thousands of very successful paid membership sites on the Internet today.  The shift is moving from ad sponsored to membership sponsored / product driven sites.</li></ul>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . subscriptions Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:10:45 GMT The Whole House of Cards http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000033#00000033 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000033.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Is your membership site in a "holding pattern" because you don't feel your site is ready to launch?  Are you holding off on starting your membership site for some reason?  The chances are, these reasons may not be good reasons to not take action.  Join Bo and Ryan as they discuss the most common reasons people fail to push forward with their membership site, and explain why these reasons should not get in your way.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . membership site Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:10:50 GMT "Leading Edge" Ideas for Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000032#00000032 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000032.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo, Ryan, and Eva Gregory from the <a href="http://www.leadingedgesuccessclub.com">Leading Edge Success Club</a> as they discuss techniques to add value to a membership site.  Listen in as Eva shares her journey in building her membership site and offers insightful advice on issues such as membership fees, communication, automation, and more!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:41:39 GMT Getting Members to "Act Now" in Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000031#00000031 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000031.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo, Ryan, and special guest, Chief Encouragement Officer, Anna McCoy from Woman Act Now, in this discussion on membership site building. Find out <ul><li>How to keep members active</li><li>prevent members from leaving</li><li>come up with a good price for your membership</li><li>and more</li></ul>Also, hear about an exciting project in development at iGrOOps!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:56:46 GMT Creating a "Buzz" with Your Membership Site http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000030#00000030 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000030.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Did you ever wonder how to get members "buzzen" about your membership site?  Meet successful membership site owner Jody England, of <a href="http://www.buzzen.us">buzzen.us</a> who has some great advice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:04:29 GMT "Connecting" with a Niche Market http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000028#00000028 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000028.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan as they interview iGrOOps customer Ryan Thogmartin, from the site <a href="http://www.connectingdirectors.com">connectingdirectors.com</a>.  Ryan has built an very active membership site from scratch in a short period of time.  Find out some of the strategies used that led to his success.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:37:55 GMT Launching Multiple Membership Sites! http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000027#00000027 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000027.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Ever thought about starting multiple membership sites? Dr. Fred Moss, owner of Addictsupport.com LLC, a brand new network of 11 sites, joins Ryan in-studio and Bo by phone to discuss the creation and launch of his brainchild. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:01:03 GMT iGrOOps E-commerce Solution and Holiday Entertainment http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000026#00000026 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000026.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> The wait is over!  The e-commerce solution is here!  Join Bo and Ryan as they spread some holiday cheer by crackin' wise and discussing the features and benefits of the new iGrOOps e-commerce module.  Happy holidays everyone!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . e-commercemembership siteonline group Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:12:14 GMT Design Strategies for Your Online Group http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000025#00000025 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000025.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> First impressions mean everything on the online world.  What first impression is your membership site giving?  Have you ever asked someone?  Good design may be subjective but bad design is universally recognized.  Join Bo and Ryan as they discuss the good, the bad, and the "muy feo".---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:14:54 GMT Coming Soon to an iGrOOp Near You http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000023#00000023 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000023.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Here is a sneak preview of what we are working on for iGrOOps.  Thanks to our many expert membership site customers, we have been given many excellent suggestions.  Listen in and hear what is coming soon to an iGrOOp near you!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . e-commercemembership sitecoming attractions Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:57:29 GMT iGrOOps Millionaires Club http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000020#00000020 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000020.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> When I first started building <a href="http://www.igroops.com/">iGrOOps</a> back in October of 2006, I envisioned a platform where we can run not just one, or a few, but many online groups.  I figured if each group can make even just a small profit, the combined revenues of many groups can create a virtual empire!  People have been starting Pro iGrOOps since August of 2007 (just a few months from this writing) and these groups are already making thousands of dollars.<a href="/igroops/msb/adminpages/millionairesclub">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/igroops/msb/adminpages/millionairesclub</a>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . business opportunity Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:09:29 GMT Secrets of an Active Online Group http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000019#00000019 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000019.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> So you've had your online group for a few month now.  You have a few dozen members, maybe more, maybe less.  But nothing is happening.  Why not?  Why aren't people taking advantage of all the great tools and features you are offering them?Join Bo and Ryan in this discussion on how to increase activity to your group.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . activity Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:31:55 GMT Trial Memberships, Full vs. Limited, Payment Gateways, and Other Important Membership Related Topics http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000018#00000018 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000018.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan as they talk through some complex, but very important, membership site related issues. They will answer questions such as "How much should I charge for membership?", "Should I auto approve members?", "What is the difference between free and limited members?", "Should I use PayPal or Authorizenet?", and many more.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . what to chargetrial membershipsapproving members Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:40:24 GMT Smart Autoresponders! http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000017#00000017 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000017.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Question: How can you automate the process of keeping members interested in your membership site, while not taking any more of your valuable time?  Answer: Smart Autoresponders!  Learn how to use this new feature to convert newsletter subscribers into members, and members into active members!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . harry potterautorespondersred soxbaseball Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:41:59 GMT Affiliate Marketing for Your Online Group http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000016#00000016 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000016.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> How would you like more members?  Many more members?  Affiliate marketing is the way to go.  The chances are, your members all ready love your group -- that is why they joined.  Why not compensate them for referring other paid members?  Listen to Bo and Ryan discuss affiliate marketing and how iGrOOps administrators use this module to increase membership.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:40:05 GMT Episode#1: Podcasting for Your Online Group http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/members/msb/blog/VIEW+00000008+00000015#00000015 <img src="http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com/l1/msb/appdata/blog/00000015.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Podcasting can be a fun and effective way to increase your membership base.  It is no longer as difficult as it used to be -- with today's software and hardware solutions, and with iGrOOps, you can create your own Podcast within an hour.  Listen to this Podcast as Bo and Ryan tell you how it's done, and share with you their Podcasting experience.For details on the software and hardware mentioned in this Podcast, view the <a href="/igroops/msb/review">reviews section</a> at membershipsitebuilding.com.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Send to feedback @ igroops dot comAbout the Author: Bo Bennett is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC</a>, an online group creation and hosting service.About MembershipSiteBuilding.com: MembershipSiteBuilding.com, is focused on helping those who currently run or are planning on starting a membership site maximize the sites potential through focused marketing strategies, membership building tips, member participation, and more.  Limited membership is FREE, join today at <a href="/">http://www.membershipsitebuilding.com</a> . podcastingonline groupsmembership sitemicrophonesfeedburner.comcastblasteredirolbeyerdynamiclogitech Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:12:42 GMT