What is a membership program, really?
It's the easiest way to add a recurring billing component (hello, predictable cash flow!) to your revenue model without totally overhauling your business operations.Beyond recurring billing, memberships open the door to a TON of potential value to you as a merchant. If you've ever wanted to get in on the subscription action but weren't sure how...this is it.

What are the benefits of a membership program?
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Retention
Engaged members stick with your brand for longer and, assuming your membership model is designed well, will continue to come back again and again for more of what you have to offer.
Higher AOV
Membership programs offer more touchpoints with the consumer, which give you even more opportunities to cross-sell and upsell.
Predictable Cash Flow
Recurring billing gives you a relatively predictable cash flow, meaning you can plan more efficiently (and even fund future projects).
Data Collection
Because members are more likely to be more engaged than the average consumer, they'll be more likely to participate in surveys, polling, and focus groups. Find out what they want, straight from the horse's mouth!
Community
Create a place for members to hang out, bond, and share ideas. (Read: an opportunity for engagement.) Listen to what they talk about for ideas on becoming an even better merchant. Spot and solve problems before they even occur.
Testing
Engaged members create a unique opportunity for testing out new products and ideas, and even launches! (If something goes wrong, they're much more likely to be forgiving.)
What do you need to consider?





How do I decide what to do?
The answer isn't as complicated as you might think.
Know Thy Customer
How would a membership program fit most seamlessly into my customer’s life? How can a membership enhance the existing value my customer expects from my products? What membership benefits and components are going to be most valuable to them? Think about what your most ardent fan would want.
Know Thy Self
What are your goals for this membership program -- engagement? Recurring revenue? Data collection?
How much of an investment do you want to make now, versus iterating the program as you go? Do you have the resources (personnel, time) to manage a Facebook Group or create content? Do you have enough SKUs in your store to offer members-only products?
Getting Started

That said, if store credit is your only membership perk, some consumers may consider the program a bit lackluster. Spend a bit more time to build in additional perks that create a stronger value proposition.
Want to dig deeper?
Check out our blog, the Tako Stand, for in-depth posts on adding a membership component to your Shopify store, how to decide on the right pricing and billing, and so much more.
Ready to Get Started?

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