One of the best ways to make a steady income online is by running a successful membership website. This is a type of site where you get people who are interested in your niche topic to join your private site for a membership fee. The only way they can remain a member of your membership site is by paying a recurring subscription fee – typically on a monthly or yearly basis. As long as you can continue to add valuable content to your membership site on a regular basis that keeps your members happy, they’ll most likely remain a member and may even tell their friends about your private website.