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by ron

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We are tired of fighting government bodies for funding to operate this website and feel that we could benefit from a subscription or membership type site. We are not a business only a non profit user organisation. Where can we look for information to help us make a good decision? We want to maintain as much control as possible. we will need help with credit card payments for subscribers. Our ISP says we can have an unlimited number of passwords. Our web site traffic is now well over 10,000 regular visitors. Thanks for any advice.

Ron

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by luyasu

Can you share the URL! I would like to visit the site before commenting.

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by thechas

Most sites that I have seen switch from free to pay sites had significant drops in users.

Unless you have very unique content, expect your traffic to drop to less than 10% of what it is.

3 of my personal favorite sites changed from free to pay, and I have stopped visiting them.
One even went under after switching to a pay site.

I suggest that you follow a model similar to Tech Republic's, keep some free content, and charge for access to "premium" content.

You can also try asking for donations.

As to handling transactions, you might find it easier to join a payment service such as PayPal.

Chas

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