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MenuDoes anyone knows how much cost to build a membership site?
I already have a site and want to expand my business and create community.
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Website Monetization, Web Marketing
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6 years ago
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This varies from $500 onwards. More information is required, i.e. is there a subscription, payment integration? What about membership roles and what will each member get once logged onto a website?
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