Start Your Own Custom Membership Site
Do you have an idea for a membership site or social network but you don’t know where to start?
Have you tried outsourcing the development of a complex interactive site but failed? Or are you currently outsourcing the project and not getting anywhere?
Do you want to build a membership site around a particular skill or niche?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you can probably use my help. This marketplace posting is advertising the opportunity for you to start a your own membership site/platform. I can set you up with an extremely powerful membership site in under 1-3 weeks (depending upon your customization needs).
I spent over three years and thousands of dollars developing the source code from scratch with another member on this forum. I currently use the software to power two of my membership sites, both of which are in completely different markets with completely different goals and outcomes.
Before you continue reading, allow me to get a few things straight.
This is not:
Example Uses:
How this service works (the short version)
You start by contacting me and telling me a little about what you need the software for. If I can help you then we will talk more.
Next, we’ll plan everything out and I’ll get you setup as fast as possible. The setup process includes establishing your server, giving you access to core files and the databases, complete front-end customization. You don’t need any first hand knowledge in code.
So it’s not an out of the box solution?
It depends on how you look at it. It’s out of the box in the sense that the entire framework and features are built. But you can’t just plug it into a server and expect it to work. The site needs to be configured on a server and then customized to fit your business model. 90% of the site is ready, and final 10% is all about the font-end customization, which means dealing with some html, css, and php files. But don’t worry; we do all of the technical stuff for you!
That’s the beauty of this service. The site itself is ready to go, but at the same time we can do a deeper level of customization to you make your online business completely than all of the others.
The benefits of doing this:
I can help you get to the market faster:
At this point you have two choices:
1) Build a product yourself and go through a long and costly development process (I did this, it’s not fun)
or...
2) Bypass 90% of the development process and let me help you get setup within weeks so you can get your fist sale. Web development is hard and marketing is just as hard, if not harder. If I can help people speed up development and shortcut the learning curve then I'm a little happier.
Idea validation and scale:
This is a great way to validate your idea without spending so much time in development. The framework is extremely scalable. We will have no problem adding new features after you validate the idea.
There are things that you didn’t think of yet:
I have been through the trenches and I guarantee that there are things that you didn’t think of yet. For instance, how will you take online payments and where will you find a merchant who won’t turn you down? How will you drive traffic to the site? If you take payments then how will you setup permission levels so they can be dynamically adjusted from the admin side? Setting up the payment gateway alone took about two months. There are so many critical things that I can help you with…
Traffic:
I have developed this platform through three different versions. I have optimized profiles and registration forms. I have accepted payments and made money each month with my sites. The platform will come somewhat optimized and I can provide a lot of insight about how to build a good funnel with the platform.
Support:
I’ll always be around to provide support (yes, I will live forever). I use this platform myself for two sites, so I’m constantly working with it and improving upon the code.
The features (what it comes with):
- Home pages & static pages – about, help, terms, etc..
- Registration pages & the ability to add multiple user types. The registration will change based on the user type selected.
- User profile pages that can be dynamically updated.
- Sophisticated search feature – The search is extremely advanced. We spent months developing the search technology. It allows for simultaneous filtration and it parses all user profiles.
- Private messages on the site (emails are not exposed).
- Email alerts sent out (when user joins, new private messages, password reset, etc..)
- Google maps api integration
- Profile images
- Cover photo images
- Recommended users
- Promoted profiles in searches
- Promoted messages
- Attachments in messages
- Word Press blog integration
- Ads (AdSense)
- User settings area to update profiles
- You can take payments! 4-tier Payment gateway with authorize.net integration. It can be dynamically adjusted without dealing with code.
- User permissions – You can change user premissions from the admin side. Set locks on searches, set message limits for user groups, etc..
- Mailchip API
- Admin panel at (admin.yourdomain.com) to edit users, delete users, edit auto emails, adjust price points, change user permissions.
- Deep customization – We can build almost anything for an additional cost.
- Google analytics
The technology:
The site is built in php and we use the smarty template engine. Files contain tpl, html, css, j-Query, etc. We host the site on Linode, which we have found to be the best server for the source code.
Price:
This all depends on what you need. The base price includes everything listed above (minus new features). The price also includes my time to set up your server and customize the site for you. It's a flat fee that can be paid upfront or broken up into payments.
Examples:
To protect business models I need to keep specific sites private from search engines. I can share them in a private message.
I have used the software for a two-sided marketplace that connects hiring manager to jobseekers. The site is sort of like LinkedIn. I’m also using the platform to develop a membership website in the education industry. It will be the most advanced membership site within the niche that I'm focusing on.
FAQ:
Can you show me some examples?
Examples can be provided in a private message.
How do I edit front-end code?
You will need to access the files directly to edit the front-end content. I provide support in this area. But if this is something that you can do then you'll get FTP access to your site and a basic html editor will work.
Do I need to know how to code?
No, you do not need to know anything about code. It wouldn’t help to know a little about html and css though.
Why are you doing this?
I helped someone out and I saw a need.
You said that you screen buyers? What are the qualifications?
I only look at a few things.
1. The first is that your an ethical person and you won't take the source code and distribute it all over the internet (if you can even figure out how).
2. The second thing is that you're realistic and not looking for an overnight success. This is a process. I can help you get to the market faster but this will not make you rich over night. If I sense that you're desperate or not willing to put the work into your business then I won't help you.
3. I look at your industry. I never sell to someone who is:
a) is in the same industry as me
and
b) someone who is doing the exact same thing as another client. I don't want to create copycat businesses or sites that could potentially devalue a client's site.
4. Realistic business goals: Basically, if you want to build the next Facebook then please don't contact me.
*****Disclaimer*****
Before you contact me please realize that this service does not guarantee the success of your business. This service can dramatically speed up web/product development and help you with marketing, but it is not some magic overnight solution. You will need need to consider things like control, barrier to entry, scalability, and the rest of the commandments. You will still need to put a ton of work into marketing.
Please post questions below. Private message me if you're interested.
Thank you
Do you have an idea for a membership site or social network but you don’t know where to start?
Have you tried outsourcing the development of a complex interactive site but failed? Or are you currently outsourcing the project and not getting anywhere?
Do you want to build a membership site around a particular skill or niche?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you can probably use my help. This marketplace posting is advertising the opportunity for you to start a your own membership site/platform. I can set you up with an extremely powerful membership site in under 1-3 weeks (depending upon your customization needs).
I spent over three years and thousands of dollars developing the source code from scratch with another member on this forum. I currently use the software to power two of my membership sites, both of which are in completely different markets with completely different goals and outcomes.
Before you continue reading, allow me to get a few things straight.
This is not:
- A source code clone. I own 100% rights. I have never authorized anybody to sell this service or the code.
- I screen all potential clients before I sell.
- This is not a Word Press plugin. If you only need a Word Press plugin then stop reading now, as there are plenty of good WP plugins out there.
- This is not some Drupal theme that you’ll find on themeforest or template monster. Everything is built from scratch and hosted on your own servers.
- I do not commercially sell this service. I usually wait for people to find me. This is the first public offering and it’s only available to members of this forum at the moment.
- No, I don’t have a website that gives more details.
Example Uses:
- Membership site built around your business
- Membership site built around your skills or products.
- Membership platform built around a particular niche (investing, cars, business, entrepreneurship, education, politics etc.)
- Two sided market that brings two or more user groups together.
- Social networks (dating, professional networking, basically anything that has a network effect)
How this service works (the short version)
You start by contacting me and telling me a little about what you need the software for. If I can help you then we will talk more.
Next, we’ll plan everything out and I’ll get you setup as fast as possible. The setup process includes establishing your server, giving you access to core files and the databases, complete front-end customization. You don’t need any first hand knowledge in code.
So it’s not an out of the box solution?
It depends on how you look at it. It’s out of the box in the sense that the entire framework and features are built. But you can’t just plug it into a server and expect it to work. The site needs to be configured on a server and then customized to fit your business model. 90% of the site is ready, and final 10% is all about the font-end customization, which means dealing with some html, css, and php files. But don’t worry; we do all of the technical stuff for you!
That’s the beauty of this service. The site itself is ready to go, but at the same time we can do a deeper level of customization to you make your online business completely than all of the others.
The benefits of doing this:
I can help you get to the market faster:
At this point you have two choices:
1) Build a product yourself and go through a long and costly development process (I did this, it’s not fun)
or...
2) Bypass 90% of the development process and let me help you get setup within weeks so you can get your fist sale. Web development is hard and marketing is just as hard, if not harder. If I can help people speed up development and shortcut the learning curve then I'm a little happier.
Idea validation and scale:
This is a great way to validate your idea without spending so much time in development. The framework is extremely scalable. We will have no problem adding new features after you validate the idea.
There are things that you didn’t think of yet:
I have been through the trenches and I guarantee that there are things that you didn’t think of yet. For instance, how will you take online payments and where will you find a merchant who won’t turn you down? How will you drive traffic to the site? If you take payments then how will you setup permission levels so they can be dynamically adjusted from the admin side? Setting up the payment gateway alone took about two months. There are so many critical things that I can help you with…
Traffic:
I have developed this platform through three different versions. I have optimized profiles and registration forms. I have accepted payments and made money each month with my sites. The platform will come somewhat optimized and I can provide a lot of insight about how to build a good funnel with the platform.
Support:
I’ll always be around to provide support (yes, I will live forever). I use this platform myself for two sites, so I’m constantly working with it and improving upon the code.
The features (what it comes with):
- Home pages & static pages – about, help, terms, etc..
- Registration pages & the ability to add multiple user types. The registration will change based on the user type selected.
- User profile pages that can be dynamically updated.
- Sophisticated search feature – The search is extremely advanced. We spent months developing the search technology. It allows for simultaneous filtration and it parses all user profiles.
- Private messages on the site (emails are not exposed).
- Email alerts sent out (when user joins, new private messages, password reset, etc..)
- Google maps api integration
- Profile images
- Cover photo images
- Recommended users
- Promoted profiles in searches
- Promoted messages
- Attachments in messages
- Word Press blog integration
- Ads (AdSense)
- User settings area to update profiles
- You can take payments! 4-tier Payment gateway with authorize.net integration. It can be dynamically adjusted without dealing with code.
- User permissions – You can change user premissions from the admin side. Set locks on searches, set message limits for user groups, etc..
- Mailchip API
- Admin panel at (admin.yourdomain.com) to edit users, delete users, edit auto emails, adjust price points, change user permissions.
- Deep customization – We can build almost anything for an additional cost.
- Google analytics
The technology:
The site is built in php and we use the smarty template engine. Files contain tpl, html, css, j-Query, etc. We host the site on Linode, which we have found to be the best server for the source code.
Price:
This all depends on what you need. The base price includes everything listed above (minus new features). The price also includes my time to set up your server and customize the site for you. It's a flat fee that can be paid upfront or broken up into payments.
Examples:
To protect business models I need to keep specific sites private from search engines. I can share them in a private message.
I have used the software for a two-sided marketplace that connects hiring manager to jobseekers. The site is sort of like LinkedIn. I’m also using the platform to develop a membership website in the education industry. It will be the most advanced membership site within the niche that I'm focusing on.
FAQ:
Can you show me some examples?
Examples can be provided in a private message.
How do I edit front-end code?
You will need to access the files directly to edit the front-end content. I provide support in this area. But if this is something that you can do then you'll get FTP access to your site and a basic html editor will work.
Do I need to know how to code?
No, you do not need to know anything about code. It wouldn’t help to know a little about html and css though.
Why are you doing this?
I helped someone out and I saw a need.
You said that you screen buyers? What are the qualifications?
I only look at a few things.
1. The first is that your an ethical person and you won't take the source code and distribute it all over the internet (if you can even figure out how).
2. The second thing is that you're realistic and not looking for an overnight success. This is a process. I can help you get to the market faster but this will not make you rich over night. If I sense that you're desperate or not willing to put the work into your business then I won't help you.
3. I look at your industry. I never sell to someone who is:
a) is in the same industry as me
and
b) someone who is doing the exact same thing as another client. I don't want to create copycat businesses or sites that could potentially devalue a client's site.
4. Realistic business goals: Basically, if you want to build the next Facebook then please don't contact me.
*****Disclaimer*****
Before you contact me please realize that this service does not guarantee the success of your business. This service can dramatically speed up web/product development and help you with marketing, but it is not some magic overnight solution. You will need need to consider things like control, barrier to entry, scalability, and the rest of the commandments. You will still need to put a ton of work into marketing.
Please post questions below. Private message me if you're interested.
Thank you
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