How to Add a Community to a WordPress Site

Learn how to add a community to a WordPress site in minutes! Step-by-step guide with plugin recommendations for forums, groups & more

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In this show, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to effectively add a thriving community to your WordPress site. You'll learn about the best plugins, key settings, and essential features that foster engagement and interaction. Whether you're starting a forum or a membership site, we’ll give you practical tips to enhance user experience.

#1 - Introduction

#2 - Why WordPress

#3 - Key Things You Need to Know

#4 - Do You Need an App?

#5 - What Are Your Real Options

Fluent Community

https://fluentcommunity.co

BuddyBoss

https://buddyboss.com

PeepSo

https://peepso.com/

LifterLMS + Social Learning add-on

https://lifterlms.com/product/social-learning

#6 - Final Conclusions

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Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen

Jonathan Denwood

https://www.wp-tonic.com

https://manananomas.com

▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬

► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?"

https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/

▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬

► Facebook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine

► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show."

https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f

► X (Twitter)

https://x.com/wptonic_com

▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬

https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/

▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬

We discuss everything related to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to up-to-date digital marketing techniques.

//CONTACT:

For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com

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What It Really Costs to Own a Membership Website

Membership website costs revealed: platform fees, content creation, marketing & more. Get the real numbers before you launch.

Have you ever considered launching a membership website? In this show, we reveal the true costs of owning and maintaining one. From platform fees to content creation and marketing, we break down each expense to give you a clear financial picture. Understanding these costs can save you time and money. Don’t miss out.

#1 - Hidden Recurring Costs

Hosting renewals, domain fees, SSL certificates, and premium plugin/theme licenses that quietly add up every year.

#2 - The Maintenance Trap

Ongoing costs for updates, backups, security monitoring, and uptime management that most site owners underestimate upfront.

#3 - DIY vs. Hiring Help

Comparing the true cost of building/managing a site yourself versus paying a developer, agency, or retainer service.

#4 - Platform Lock-In Costs

How switching CMS platforms, page builders, or hosts later can cost far more than the original setup.

#5 - The Real Price of "Free"

Why free website builders and plugins often carry hidden costs in ads, limitations, or expensive upgrade paths.

#6 - Downtime and Security Breach Costs

The financial impact of lost traffic, lost trust, and recovery expenses when a site goes down or gets hacked.

https://www.blogmarketingacademy.com/cost-of-owning-a-website/

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LifterLMS - https://f0k0.short.gy/97gIS8

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Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen

Jonathan Denwood

https://www.wp-tonic.com

https://manananomas.com

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▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬

► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?"

https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/

▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬

► Facebook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine

► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show."

https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f

► X (Twitter)

https://x.com/wptonic_com

▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬

https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/

▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬

We discuss everything related to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to up-to-date digital marketing techniques.

//CONTACT:

For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com

----------------------------- ------------------------------- -----------------------------

What It Really Costs to Own a Membership Website

Membership website costs revealed: platform fees, content creation, marketing & more. Get the real numbers before you launch.

Have you ever considered launching a membership website? In this show, we reveal the true costs of owning and maintaining one. From platform fees to content creation and marketing, we break down each expense to give you a clear financial picture. Understanding these costs can save you time and money. Don’t miss out.

---------------------- Sponsors of The Show -------------------

Jetpack - https://f0k0.short.gy/97gIS8

Ninja Forms - https://f0k0.short.gy/97gIS8

WP-Rollover - https://f0k0.short.gy/97gIS8

LifterLMS - https://f0k0.short.gy/97gIS8

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Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen

Jonathan Denwood

https://www.wp-tonic.com

https://manananomas.com

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#1 - Hidden Recurring Costs

Hosting renewals, domain fees, SSL certificates, and premium plugin/theme licenses that quietly add up every year.

#2 - The Maintenance Trap

Ongoing costs for updates, backups, security monitoring, and uptime management that most site owners underestimate upfront.

#3 - DIY vs. Hiring Help

Comparing the true cost of building/managing a site yourself versus paying a developer, agency, or retainer service.

#4 - Platform Lock-In Costs

How switching CMS platforms, page builders, or hosts later can cost far more than the original setup.

#5 - The Real Price of "Free"

Why free website builders and plugins often carry hidden costs in ads, limitations, or expensive upgrade paths.

#6 - Downtime and Security Breach Costs

The financial impact of lost traffic, lost trust, and recovery expenses when a site goes down or gets hacked.

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▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬

► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?"

https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/

▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬

► Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/wptonic

► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show." | "The WP-Tonic Show" | "The David Quald SEO Show"

https://f0k0.short.gy/9AO3tG

https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f

https://f0k0.short.gy/mLDLvv

► X (Twitter)

https://x.com/wptonic_com

▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬

https://f0k0.short.gy/97gIS8

▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬

We discuss everything related to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to up-to-date digital marketing techniques.

//CONTACT:

For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: jonathan@wp-tonic.com

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