Membership sites have 2 types.

There are free sites and there are paid sites. These membership sites have one thing in common. Their memberships are composed of people who have similar needs or share a common interests.

Even without paying for a membership, you can still buy a domain, have a site and still be able to allow who to admit and not.The proceeds {will come eventually|will eventually be coming] from sales to members after they have signed up. Free network sites are made accessible to anyone for whatever purpose they may want to use it. Group sites on MSN and on Yahoo are examples of free membership websites. Anyone can join and build these websites free of charge. There are no paid administrators or moderators required for these types of sites.

Every site has its own set of rules and code of conduct for those who want to sign up. It also featuresnumerous topics and subjects. There are a lot of "support" sites for people with health problems or concerns and for persons who have grieved the loss of loved ones. There are websites for those who are passionate about crafts like quilting or woodworking.

For those who like traveling, there are also sites available for them.

Whatever age group you belong there is a website that suits your taste.

There are software available for chatting and space for posting pictures, document and links for each member of the site. If there's one thing these free websites don't have, it is access to lists and specialized information like music lessons.

Paid for membership websites are built by companies or individuals with the aim of making money by giving difficult to find data, access to specialized information or lists, or instruction in a variety of fields. Membership sites are owned and operated by individuals who either own the sites or who are hired by the website owners to supervise and oversee them. The subjects are wider and even more mixed and certainly more specialized than those from free membership sites.