Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 22 – Where Did Anglotopia Come From and the New Friends of Anglotopia Club
Ever wonder how Anglotopia came into being? We tell the story and more as we talk about how Anglotopia has launched a Friends of Anglotopia club, which is a paid membership that aims to remove Google ads from the website. The main feature of the club is the Sunday Post, an exclusive article released every Sunday on the Friends of Anglotopia member site and in members’ email inboxes. The club also offers other membership perks, such as discounts on British products and access to a private chat room. The goal is to reach 300 paid members to remove the ads for everyone. The launch of the club has received positive feedback and has already gained around 50 members. Jonathan and Jackie discuss their journey from starting Anglotopia in a closet in Chicago to launching the Friends of Anglotopia Club. They talk about the challenges they faced, the growth of their website, and the importance of their partnerships. They also explain the benefits of joining the club and address common questions about it.
Links
- Friends of Anglotopia Club
- Join the Friends of Anglotopia Club
- Announcement Blog Post about the Friends of Anglotopia
Takeaways
- Anglotopia has launched a paid membership called Friends of Anglotopia club. The club aims to remove Google ads from the website and provide exclusive content to members.
- Membership perks include discounts on British products and access to a private chat room.
- The goal is to reach 300 paid members to remove the ads for everyone.
- The launch of the club has received positive feedback and has gained around 50 members so far. Starting a blog and monetizing it can be a challenging process, but with persistence and learning about internet marketing, it is possible to make money from it.
- Partnerships with organizations like Visit Britain, British Airways, and the BBC have been instrumental in the growth of Anglotopia.
- The Friends of Anglotopia Club offers exclusive content, early access to the podcast, discounts, and the opportunity to provide feedback and shape the future of Anglotopia.
- The club is not a paywall for the website, but rather a way to support the operations and growth of Anglotopia.
- Members of the club can enjoy ad-free reading, access to exclusive excerpts from upcoming books, and a private RSS feed with full read access to the website.