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Membership Website Launch Checklist

🔐 Membership Website Setup Checklist

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🏗️ Step 1: Foundation & Planning

Define your niche and audience Decide content type: video, PDF, community, live sessions Choose membership model (tiered, single plan, free trial) Research competitor memberships for pricing + value Map monthly content calendar for 90 days

🧱 Step 2: Platform & Tech Setup

Choose a platform (WordPress + MemberPress, Kajabi, Teachable, etc.) Set up secure hosting and connect your domain Install membership plugin or set up payment gateways Design homepage + member dashboard layout Set up tier access levels & user roles

📦 Step 3: Content Creation

Record or upload first month’s premium content Create bonus/free lead magnet for opt-in Organize content by modules or categories Add downloadable files (PDFs, audio, etc.) Create onboarding videos or welcome page

💳 Step 4: Monetization & Payments

Set pricing tiers (monthly, quarterly, yearly) Connect payment system (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, etc.) Test payment, subscription, and access flow Set up automatic billing & retry rules Create cancellation + refund policy page

📈 Step 5: Lead Generation & Funnel

Create opt-in form with email capture Set up welcome email + free trial offer Build email funnel (5–7 emails pre-sale) Build SMS or Messenger bot for reminders Create content for social lead generation

🚀 Step 6: Launch & Promote

Launch offer or limited-time deal Go live with demo or webinar