Facebook groups are good for starting a paid private online community on a low budget. They have the platform already built for you to meet your basic needs.

But if you want to take your paid private online community to the next level and you have the budget, then I recommend the following:

WordPress + BuddyBoss

And here’s why:

You control the environment 100%

What does that mean?

That means no ads that will distract your community.

Facebook has so many ads on its platform.

The fewer distractions the better for your community.

This alone will help your community to focus and drive more revenue.

You also control the user experience from start to finish. It’s 100% customizable to meet your needs/wants.

No more social media algorithms controlling your posts.

There are so many benefits to having your own platform.

It takes time and money, but it’s definitely a great investment if you’re serious about building a solid online community.

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