{"id":1952,"date":"2024-09-30T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T18:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kartra.com\/?p=1952"},"modified":"2024-10-28T01:23:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T01:23:43","slug":"membership-pricing-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kartra.com\/blog\/membership-pricing-models\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Membership Pricing Models That Maximize Revenue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"glide-spacer \"><\/div><section class=\" ctn ctn-950   \"><div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-1a408db867fcb34a260d97dbaef5d87f\">Establishing the best pricing model is one of the most important parts of selling a membership \u2013 especially when it\u2019s time to scale your business. The pricing structure lays the foundation for your marketing and sales strategy and impacts your students\u2019 experience with your brand. And most obviously, your pricing model determines how your membership website will drive revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-3f8fbaf8ef73be2731b78a23391fb592\">Here are the nine best membership pricing strategies creators are using today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"fixed\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-1-fixed-price-model\">1. Fixed-Price Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-1cf397beed136dd71c19eb8b29052444\">A fixed-rate pricing model offers members a particular program, online course, or package of educational materials for a set price. Unlike a recurring membership or subscription model, this simple structure involves a one-time payment. If you offer a premium program at a high price point, the fixed price could also be divided into a series of installments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros of a fixed-price offer center around its simplicity for both the creator\u2014you!\u2014and the member. An upfront, non-recurring charge is a straightforward model that gives members precisely what they expect. It also gives you a clear idea of how much profit each sale brings to your business. A flat rate is a great choice for creators with a simple business model and limited ability to produce new content quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-e8d7599036ee9c793d8db4ebd2882ab0\">A major con of a one-time fee is that each new program or course you develop will require significant marketing efforts to encourage new purchases. You essentially have to start your sales cycle over again since you don\u2019t receive recurring payments. Once a potential customer converts to a client, they may or may not purchase again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"memberships\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-2-membership-model\">2. Membership Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-e217c735190bdd7d2d330e5978c846ea\">There are a couple of different types of membership models. A <strong>lifetime membership model<\/strong> is similar to a fixed-rate model in that it involves an upfront fee or payment installment plan. However, instead of a one-for-one transaction, the membership model provides access to a variety of courses, materials, events, or any other content or services that you include. A <strong>term membership<\/strong> is another option that establishes parameters for this access. Term members would be granted access for a set period of time but would need to renew their membership for continued use of your platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A membership model encourages clients to become loyal followers of your brand instead of convincing them to make a particular purchase. It also allows you more freedom to create dynamic programs\u2014as you update educational content, make improvements, and add new content media, paying members benefit from continued access to these materials without making separate purchases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-cc99398e90e36a9d4770d32bdc66f871\">The downside of a membership pricing model is that your operating costs may outpace the price of the program or course as your business grows \u2013 leaving you with students whose membership dues are too low for the features they have access to. If you adjust the pricing, it can then be complicated to manage multiple categories of members who signed up for your courses at different price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-style-id=\"gsbp-788b926\">\n<p id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-97ad454\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-97ad454 \">Kartra&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kartra.com\/feature\/membership-sites\/\">membership site software<\/a> combines everything creators need to build and manage a thriving online business, from drag-and-drop site builders and automated content dripping to comprehensive analytics and marketing tools. With zero transaction fees and seamless integration between your membership portal, email campaigns, and sales funnels, you can focus on creating content while Kartra handles all the technical details of running your membership business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"subscriptions\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-3-subscription-model\">3. Subscription Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-d85bd4ed1dccd8477a31ade21b062c26\">A subscription plan is one of the most popular pricing models for online programs and courses. It\u2019s less commitment than a paid membership or a fixed charge, and it offers more flexible payment options \u2013 such as an annual or monthly plan. Best of all, collecting a recurring fee gives you a steady stream of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-f5cc6a517b072e4b3658a0b5ff4cd0ba\">The main difficulty of a subscription model is that it requires content creators to continually produce more content to maintain user interest. Subscriptions are based on the expectation that annual or monthly fees will give users ongoing value that is worth their regular investment. And while subscription pricing can be very profitable for a business owner, you\u2019ll need to monitor the impact of churn rates on your customer lifetime value and work to keep your retention rate high. For every member who cancels the subscription, you\u2019ll need a new member to take their place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"tiered\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-4-tiered-pricing-model\">4. Tiered Pricing Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-c41af472d6c760ba11ea124cfa96c7dc\">The flexibility of tiered pricing makes it another popular approach to membership pricing. A range of membership offerings at different price points creates appeal with a broader variety of clients. Tiers can also help content creators have a stronger revenue stream by marketing certain features or courses as a premium option worth paying more for. Not every client will want the most expensive membership tier, but the ones who do will boost your revenue and be rewarded with the highest level of access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-337c93007f21520695a98c829f9e3cb1\">A downside to multiple pricing tiers is that it can be complicated for a small business owner to develop and manage separate membership levels. Tiered pricing necessitates testing and adapting to land on the most strategic divisions for different audience types. You\u2019ll also need to ensure that students at each tier get the right value from your membership according to the plan they chose, which is more labor intensive as you gain more students or offer more tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"freemium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-5-freemium-model\">5. Freemium Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-f0a7f9ec23ac0e82dccd983724ce1b9e\">A freemium isn\u2019t a free trial but a basic version of your program that is free to all members. This strategy is popular with online course creators. A zero-commitment, free membership makes it easier to onboard new users, gives you a chance to prove your worth to your audience, and places leads into a sales funnel where they can choose additional paid features. A free course can be a strategic means of setting up a sales funnel with upsell sequences leading to your paid content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-bd40f9c45a79c223eb39373095c405df\">The obvious downside of a free version is the cost of producing free content that may or may not result in a sale. Converting free customers to paid customers will take a strategic sales and marketing plan. A counterintuitive downside to a free version is that you can actually discourage users from signing up for your course by making it too accessible. Depending on the subject matter, your competition, and your target audience, a free course may come across as low-value. Many students subconsciously prefer a paid course based on the perception that their money will buy them a more valuable experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"build\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-6-build-your-own-model\">6. Build-Your-Own Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-b40a305db9b5afe494ee81d75e74c4e0\">A build-your-own membership starts at a base price but lets students adapt their plan with individual add-ons. This a-la-carte pricing model allows for a more personalized user experience and could help your business stand out from the competition. Plus, setting individual prices for features instead of a bulk price may increase the profit margin of each offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-3ed92381de63886a9284faefc49c2e22\">The disadvantage of an add-on model is the complexity of developing and managing a wide range of clients and features. If you end up restructuring certain offerings or changing your prices, this can complicate things even further. And in terms of user experience, your students may or may not want the responsibility of picking and choosing add-ons. Sometimes a comprehensive plan provides a smoother customer experience \u2013 especially if your students aren\u2019t aware of all the features they might need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-7-usage-based-pricing\">7. Usage Based Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-0d18fbd4bb65ee48128cbde678eff9ef\">A usage-based pricing model charges members based on how much they actually use your content or services. This could mean paying per course completion, per download, or based on the number of times they access specific resources. This model is particularly effective for specialized educational content where students may want to pace their learning according to their schedule and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary advantage of usage-based pricing is its inherent fairness \u2013 members only pay for what they use, which can make your offering more attractive to potential customers who are uncertain about committing to a larger package. This model also provides valuable data about which content is most valuable to your audience, helping you make informed decisions about future content development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-3ad9fa2fdc551371775ae1180e413d40\">However, usage-based pricing can be challenging to implement effectively. It requires robust tracking systems to monitor member activity and calculate charges accurately. The unpredictable nature of revenue can also make it difficult to forecast income and plan for content development. Additionally, some members might feel pressure to restrict their usage to manage costs, potentially limiting their learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-8-competitor-based-pricing\">8. Competitor Based Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-5da3b1c57c2fcafee7ce9bb2aee7873c\">Competitor-based pricing sets your membership rates based on what similar creators or platforms in your market are charging. This pricing option requires thorough market research and a clear understanding of how your offering compares to others in terms of quality, comprehensiveness, and unique value proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main benefit of competitor-based pricing is that it helps ensure your rates are aligned with market expectations. If your pricing is significantly higher than competitors, you&#8217;ll need to clearly demonstrate superior value to potential members. If you price lower, you can potentially capture market share but need to ensure you&#8217;re still profitable. This model also simplifies the pricing decision process since you&#8217;re working with concrete reference points from your market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-5a1887cc657fc1873cea508930b3c9a1\">The downside of competitor-based pricing is that it can lead to a race to the bottom if not managed carefully. You might be tempted to undercut competitors without fully considering your own costs and profit margins. Additionally, this model doesn&#8217;t account for unique aspects of your content or teaching methodology that might justify higher rates. There&#8217;s also a risk of basing your pricing on competitors who have different cost structures or business models, leading to unsustainable pricing for your specific situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-valued-based-pricing\">9. Valued Based Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-d181b8415f8a5b40c8ce88e5d7af315c\">Value-based pricing sets rates according to the perceived value and tangible benefits your membership provides to students. This approach focuses on outcomes rather than inputs \u2013 considering factors like potential income increase, career advancement, or personal development that members can achieve through your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strength of this model lies in its alignment between price and actual student benefits. When you can clearly demonstrate how your content transforms lives or careers, premium pricing becomes easier to justify. This approach also encourages you to continuously improve your offering to maintain and increase its value proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-b0025650b202b5d575bbc2bd4d0a811c\">A challenge with value-based pricing is accurately quantifying the value of your content, especially for subjects with less tangible outcomes. You&#8217;ll need to invest in gathering success stories and metrics to support your pricing structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"pricingReass\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-tips-for-assessing-the-value-of-your-membership\">Tips for Assessing the Value of Your Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-8c17664870ba6f0bd565e8adf916e1c1\">The value of membership is a fluid metric \u2013 subject to change based on your competition, consumer demand, and brand perception. And if you\u2019ve been selling online courses or programs for a while now, it\u2019s likely time to reassess how much you charge for them. Valuing your membership correctly is the first step before landing on a specific pricing model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-1fe342fdfaaa7f1edee995b452ab822f\">Keep in mind that as your business grows, your operating costs will, too. It typically takes more resources to break into new audiences and launch subsequent programs than to create and distribute your first one. Here are three important cost categories to re-evaluate as you choose the right price point for your services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-22-font-size\" id=\"h-customer-acquisition-cost-cac\">Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-29a2769d0823d4d855399ccd03ec69f4\">Your customer acquisition cost is the average expense you incur to convert a prospective member into a paying client. This includes all sales and marketing costs, such as social media advertising, discounts, or sales tools. Comparing your customer acquisition cost (CAC) to the customer lifetime value (LTV) helps you understand the profit you get from each new client based on your current methods for obtaining clients. (Customer lifetime value is the revenue you receive from someone over the whole length of time they are an active customer.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-22-font-size\" id=\"h-cost-of-content-creation\">Cost of Content Creation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-87c33adbeae2f6d9e6962e75b3b08013\">Developing a membership program involves a number of hard costs \u2013 from the video equipment for filming material to the software you use to upload, edit, and publish content. Expenses related to working with third-party vendors, such as&nbsp;website designers&nbsp;or video editors, also fall under the cost of program creation. As your offerings grow, these expenses will likely increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-22-font-size\" id=\"h-membership-delivery-costs-nbsp\">Membership Delivery Costs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-4c118f1e37afc49d2720062fe7ed3062\">Getting your content into the hands of members is its own category of expenses. <a href=\"https:\/\/kartra.com\/feature\/membership-sites\/?kuid=137ebe28-38d5-430c-8ed7-c410f6893e37-1728787825&amp;kref=https%3A%2F%2Fkartra.com%2Fblog%2Fmembership-pricing-models%2F\">Membership management software<\/a>, marketing, shipping costs for course materials (if you are printing), and other aspects of course delivery quickly add up! Take inventory of each step you go through to publish course content, and be sure to itemize any additional costs involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-22-font-size\" id=\"h-regularly-revisit-your-pricing-model\">Regularly Revisit Your Pricing Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-fff6e91320d059d97cb47d9fcc00d147\">The costs of producing content and marketing your membership can easily build up without you realizing it \u2013 especially as you add more members and scale your business. Make sure you don\u2019t get so busy delivering content that you fail to revisit the numbers! Setting aside time to re-evaluate membership costs helps ensure your business is operating on correct premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jumplink\" id=\"pricingTips\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-tips-for-implementing-your-new-pricing-model\">Tips for Implementing Your New Pricing Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-b930d920ede7e9cb6ebb39514886c0bb\">Updating the pricing structure of your membership will require shifting aspects of your business operations. Here are three tips to keep in mind after you decide on a new pricing strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-22-font-size\" id=\"h-re-align-your-marketing-strategy\">Re-align your marketing strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-be92b46e72fe144e4263a5c284691faf\">Membership pricing plays a significant role in your marketing plan, and even acts as its own marketing tactic. For example, positioning an online course as a premium educational experience at a higher price will attract a very different audience than promoting one as an affordable monthly service. Or, if your program has a time-sensitive aspect to it, such as a membership with a term expiration, you\u2019ll need to time your sales funnel accordingly \u2013 offering discounts for early sign-ups, promoting renewals, and using a sense of urgency as a sales tactic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-fbc4093d0132ea106b6c2234e769818d\">If you update your pricing model, you\u2019ll need to update your marketing plan to align with this new approach. Your pricing strategy and marketing strategy should target the same audience, send the same message about your brand, and integrate seamlessly with your sales funnel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-d6913eaf41d86315eae163f2553c9249\">Check out our guide: Everything You Need to Know to Market Your Online Course<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-font-size-18-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kartra.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-to-market-your-online-course\/\" style=\"border-width:7px;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-don-t-leave-loyal-members-behind-nbsp\">Don\u2019t leave loyal members behind&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-51378cd1521b16b9169b2aea27668f9e\">As you grow and scale your business, don\u2019t forget about existing members who have been following your brand since the beginning. Changing pricing models can alienate some of your most loyal followers if there isn\u2019t a courteous process in place for bringing them into the new system. Some companies make a practice of grandfathering previous members into the new pricing model, allowing them to continue with their original, lower price. If your new model involves significantly improved features, consider how you can keep your customers educated and informed so they can see how the increased payment corresponds to the increased value they\u2019ll receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-24-font-size\" id=\"h-streamline-membership-and-marketing-software-nbsp\">Streamline membership and marketing software&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-47755ec142162f73e6039a02b46b5b5d\">As you assess the value and structure of your membership, take stock of the software and\/or third-party vendors you use for creating, delivering, and promoting your course. These expenses add up over time and might complicate business operations more than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-651f93adcccc916050960e1626f573a1\">Kartra\u2019s all-in-one software offers a streamlined solution, letting creators develop, market, and manage their membership all within one single platform. This integration makes sure no one falls through the cracks, improves data analytics, and allows you to build a more consistent brand image. Plus, once you\u2019ve consolidated your tools membership and marketing platforms into one powerful platform, you\u2019ll be able to cancel all those extra software payments!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-button-blue-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-22-font-size wp-elements-7387679a72f85efe32a64523a4812b73\"><strong><strong>Develop and promote your online course in the same platform with Kartra\u2019s all in one marketing and membership features.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-black-button has-font-size-18-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kartra.com\/feature\/membership-sites\/\" style=\"border-width:7px;border-radius:0px\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-f691adc33d11e7e7912ab4e0552eba33\">Streamlining processes is a critical part of growing your membership business. Your time will only become more valuable as you produce additional content and engage with growing numbers of students. Spending less effort on day-to-day business operations helps maximize your schedule as well as your resources. If it\u2019s time to establish a new pricing model for your course, consider how an all in one platform can help you scale your business with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--36-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20-pixels)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-18-font-size\" id=\"h-about-kartra\">About Kartra<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-font-size-18-font-size wp-elements-638c779b59b8896f3ba67c82d8c39978\">This blog is brought to you by Kartra, the all-in-one online business platform that gives you every essential marketing and sales tool you need to grow your business profitably \u2013 from sales pages and product carts to membership sites, help desks, affiliate management and more. 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