1. ๐ŸŒ Set Up WordPress Hosting and Install WordPress

Creating a hiking membership website using WordPress and MemberPress is an excellent way to build a community of outdoor enthusiasts, offer exclusive content like trail guides, sell memberships, organize hiking events, and monetize your content. MemberPress makes it easy to manage memberships, protect content, and offer different access levels for your users.

Hereโ€™s a step-by-step guide to building your hiking membership website:

Set Up WordPress Hosting and Install WordPress

Before you can build your hiking membership site, youโ€™ll need to get WordPress installed and running.

Step 1.1 Choose a Hosting Provider and Domain

  • Hosting Provider: Choose a reliable WordPress hosting service like Bluehost, SiteGround, or WP Engine.
  • Domain Name: Register a domain that reflects your brand and niche (e.g., trailtrekkers.com).

Step 1.2 Install WordPress

  • Most hosting providers offer one-click WordPress installation. After installing WordPress, youโ€™ll have access to the WordPress dashboard, where you can start building your site.