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Membership

A membership is an exclusive access program for which members pay on a recurring basis.

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Crealo Team

Creator economy experts helping creators monetize their skills

Published: 2026-01-25·Updated: 2026-02-07

Definition

A membership is a business model where you offer exclusive access to content, community, or resources in exchange for recurring payment. It differs from a simple subscription because it emphasizes belonging to a group and access to exclusive benefits not available to the general public.

Examples

  • 1A photography club with monthly masterclasses, portfolio critiques, and a Discord community.
  • 2A marketing membership with new templates every month and live Q&A.
  • 3A premium group for coaches with access to group sessions and exclusive resources.

How to apply it

Define what you offer exclusively to members, create a community on Discord or Slack, publish content regularly, and sell access on Crealo.

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A recurring payment is an automatic charge that repeats periodically for a service or access.

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Exclusive content is material available only to people who pay or subscribe.

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