Researching, selecting and integrating different software scripts to launch a membership website can be "cruel and unusual punishment". I should know.

At WordpressTutorials.com, my membership site that teaches business owners how to start and use Wordpress blogs for business, uses aMember (membership gateway), Aweber (email module), iDevAffiliate (affiliate module), 2 installs of Wordpress blogs (front end and backstage), Paypal and 2Checkout (payment gateways). It's hairy to integrate, let alone teach it to my colleagues and members. Learn from my mistakes - don't do what I did - save your sanity!

Furthermore, there are so many options in the marketplace, from cheap scripts (that leave you wanting more) to expensive hosted solutions (for the corporate market or business owners who have lots of money to burn).

Is there a comprehensive all-in-one option that won't break the bank for us entrepreneurs and small business owners?

Yes there is. On July 15th, 2008, a new membership software, Extreme Member (ExtremeMember.org), developed by Australian Shane Goldberg will open its doors.

Extreme Member is a comprehensive membership software that is backed by the infamous Wordpress platform, making it a breeze for those familiar with Wordpress blogs. It sports secure & feature-rich membership site management to create unlimited membership programs, an email marketing module that rival industry-standard services, a robust affiliate management module that will make a veteran affiliate smile with glee, a sharp Web 2.0/Ajax User Interface that's a joy to work with, and integration with major payment gateways.

Shane's support through my beta test was exemplary and his easy-going style, along with his good-natured personality affords me an easy 2 thumbs up recommendation of ExtremeMember.org to my colleagues and friends.

Click the links below to watch this short 12 minute Part 1 interview I conducted with Shane Goldberg, as we discover why he created this membership software. In addition, you'll understand what Shane and I have experienced in creating membership sites in the past…feel our pain!

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview where we dive into the features Shane has added to his membership software solution. It truly was Christmas for me all over again Plus, Shane and I will broadcast an informal interview LIVE on video next week, Monday July 14 at 3pm PT/6p ET. You'll have an opportunity to see the inside workings of ExtremeMember.org and ask your burning questions. Add it to your calendar and come join us LIVE.

I welcome your feedback and thoughts as always

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