Why Your Members Are
Leaving – And How to Fix It
If your members can’t find what they need from your membership fast, they tune
out and disengage—and worse, they cancel (costing you money).
out and disengage—and worse, they cancel (costing you money).
And when your membership is packed with content, the problem only gets worse.
Deep-dive trainings, expert insights, step-by-step tutorials, guides—sure, it’s all in
there. But instead of keeping them engaged, it’s overwhelming them.
Deep-dive trainings, expert insights, step-by-step tutorials, guides—sure, it’s all in
there. But instead of keeping them engaged, it’s overwhelming them.
And when members feel overwhelmed, they don’t engage. They don’t take action.
And they certainly don’t stick around.
And they certainly don’t stick around.
Here’s why they’re leaving—and how it’s hurting your membership:
1. Members can’t find what they need
Your content library is HUGE and growing seemingly every day, but your search and
navigation? Not so much.
navigation? Not so much.
Members waste way too much time looking for the right resource and end up
frustrated.
frustrated.
2. Members have too many choices
Too much content means decision fatigue. Ever opened Netflix and scrolled for 20
minutes without watching ANYTHING? The same thing is happening to your members
in your membership.
minutes without watching ANYTHING? The same thing is happening to your members
in your membership.
When they don’t know where to start (or what to do next), they don’t start at all. And
when they don’t start, they don’t stay.
when they don’t start, they don’t stay.
3. Members are lost without guidance
Every member gets the same “stuff”, but they need different things. And the way to give
them what they actually need is through a more tailored experience.
them what they actually need is through a more tailored experience.
Why?
Because a newbie doesn’t need the same content as a veteran who’s been around the
block—but if they see the same thing, they check out and don’t come back.
block—but if they see the same thing, they check out and don’t come back.
For example…
Someone new to Instagram marketing is looking for quick, actionable tips to create
content, get more followers, and have more engagement. While someone with a
seasoned account, who already has an audience of tens of thousands, is looking for
advanced strategies for reaching even more people—like ads, partnerships and
automation. It’s a different conversation.
content, get more followers, and have more engagement. While someone with a
seasoned account, who already has an audience of tens of thousands, is looking for
advanced strategies for reaching even more people—like ads, partnerships and
automation. It’s a different conversation.
But if they both see the same generic content, they’ll tune out.
Without a clear roadmap—whether it’s starting out, mastering the fundamentals or
taking it to the next level—members won’t see progress. They feel stuck, disengaged,
and leave before they ever hit those aha! Moments.
taking it to the next level—members won’t see progress. They feel stuck, disengaged,
and leave before they ever hit those aha! Moments.
4. Members aren’t getting the value
If they don’t get quick wins, they assume your platform isn’t for them.
First impressions matter. And they matter in a big way. If your members experience a
win in the first month, they are more likely to stay for the long haul.
win in the first month, they are more likely to stay for the long haul.
That’s why if your members struggle to find what they need in the first few visits, they’re
GONE
GONE
If they don’t experience success early, they won’t believe your membership—and what
you’re teaching inside works for them.
you’re teaching inside works for them.
5. Your membership isn’t growing with your
members
When they outgrow the content and the experience, they move on.
Members need new challenges, deeper learning, and fresh experiences as they
progress.
progress.
If your membership can’t challenge them in new exciting ways, keep their attention, and
keep up with their growth, they’ll start looking for one that can.
keep up with their growth, they’ll start looking for one that can.
Sound familiar? InstaClubHub (founded by Chalene and Brock Johnson) was
struggling with very similar issues. Lots of members. Too much content. Too
little personalization. Members felt lost—and were leaving. Uh oh!
struggling with very similar issues. Lots of members. Too much content. Too
little personalization. Members felt lost—and were leaving. Uh oh!
Formerly known as Searchie.io
By switching over to
Membership.io and implementing
personalization and content
search, InstaClubHub immediately
saw churn drop by almost 50%!
Now, their members aren’t just staying—they’re thriving. Plus,
they’re making progress at every level, from beginners to
pros.
they’re making progress at every level, from beginners to
pros.
And when asked about the transition and migration from
Kajabi to Membership.io? Seamless and easy. Double win!
Kajabi to Membership.io? Seamless and easy. Double win!
Team Johnson is obsessed with Membership.io (formerly Searchie)
Over our 20 year history, we’ve integrated with a lot of online
tools and migrated to so many new platforms - and none has
been as smooth and joyous as our migration from Kajabi to
Membership.io. The Membership.io Customer Success Team
is absolutely incredible. Thorough, smart, and so easy to
work with. They oversaw the entire process - from
conception to implementation to testing.
tools and migrated to so many new platforms - and none has
been as smooth and joyous as our migration from Kajabi to
Membership.io. The Membership.io Customer Success Team
is absolutely incredible. Thorough, smart, and so easy to
work with. They oversaw the entire process - from
conception to implementation to testing.
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Our customers are ALSO obsessed with Membership.io.
Existing members who made the migration with us are
constantly commenting on how useful their membership is
now. Where it felt like a jumbled mess before, now our
students know what they’re learning journey is AND why it’s
laid out that way.
Existing members who made the migration with us are
constantly commenting on how useful their membership is
now. Where it felt like a jumbled mess before, now our
students know what they’re learning journey is AND why it’s
laid out that way.
We have migrated two learning tools to Membership.io - an
academy and a membership. We immediately saw our
membership churn drop by almost 50%! Our students have
absolutely loved the experience in Membership.io.
academy and a membership. We immediately saw our
membership churn drop by almost 50%! Our students have
absolutely loved the experience in Membership.io.
If you have a course, membership or any kind of online
learning experience - we can’t recommend Membership.io
enough. Not only is it a superior product, but the team
working behind it is the best in the biz!
learning experience - we can’t recommend Membership.io
enough. Not only is it a superior product, but the team
working behind it is the best in the biz!
How to fix content overwhelm (for good)
Imagine if your membership could…
Guide members effortlessly
to the content they need,
exactly when they need it,
right from the start
No more endless searching or
guesswork about what to do next.
Get your members started the right
way with a crystal-clear onboarding
process that shows them exactly
where to go from day one.
guesswork about what to do next.
Get your members started the right
way with a crystal-clear onboarding
process that shows them exactly
where to go from day one.
Eliminate overwhelm by
delivering only the most
relevant content
Say goodbye to content chaos for
you and your members. Use smart
tagging to organize your content and
serve it up to the right people at the
right time, ensuring they always get
what’s most relevant to them.
you and your members. Use smart
tagging to organize your content and
serve it up to the right people at the
right time, ensuring they always get
what’s most relevant to them.
Provide AI-powered search
so members can instantly
find answers
Like Google (on steroids), but for your
content and membership. With
pinpoint search functionality, you and
your members can jump to the exact
moment in a video, audio lesson, or
resource that they need—no more
scrubbing through endless content.
content and membership. With
pinpoint search functionality, you and
your members can jump to the exact
moment in a video, audio lesson, or
resource that they need—no more
scrubbing through endless content.
Create personalized learning
paths that keep them
engaged
No more “one-size-fits-all”
experiences. Automate content
recommendations based on their
behavior, keeping them on a learning
path that’s tailored to their needs and
goals.
experiences. Automate content
recommendations based on their
behavior, keeping them on a learning
path that’s tailored to their needs and
goals.
Offer an AI-powered chatbot
trained on your content
Members get access to instant answers
24/7 from an AI chatbot that knows
your voice and your content inside and
out. It’s like having your direct personal
line on speed dial without a single
minute on a call or message in your
inbox… No more waiting—just real-time,
intelligent responses that help them
make progress faster than ever.
24/7 from an AI chatbot that knows
your voice and your content inside and
out. It’s like having your direct personal
line on speed dial without a single
minute on a call or message in your
inbox… No more waiting—just real-time,
intelligent responses that help them
make progress faster than ever.
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Meet Membership.io
For membership owners with growing content
libraries and thriving online communities
Unlike other generic “all-in-one” solutions, Membership.io
doesn’t just house your content in a one-size-fits-all cookie-
cutter membership—it helps your members navigate it
effortlessly and gives a unique, personal experience letting
them know they're in the right place.
doesn’t just house your content in a one-size-fits-all cookie-
cutter membership—it helps your members navigate it
effortlessly and gives a unique, personal experience letting
them know they're in the right place.
With Membership.io, your content doesn’t just sit in a library,
it actively guides, engages, and supports your members for
better results and long-term retention.
it actively guides, engages, and supports your members for
better results and long-term retention.
Here’s how Membership.io makes that happen:
Eliminate Content Overwhelm
Managing a massive content library can feel like a full-time job. With Membership.io’s smart automations and tagging system, you can dynamically categorize and deliver the right content to the right members—without spending hours organizing it yourself.
Personalized Member Journeys
Your members are at different stages and need content that fits where they are now. Our content personalization tools recommend lessons, resources, and next steps based on each member’s behavior, preferences, and engagement history.
Find Content Instantly
No more endless scrolling or frustration. With advanced content search and discovery, members can instantly surface exactly what they need—whether it’s a key moment in a video, a specific lesson, or a resource from months ago. Just imagine how much faster they’ll make progress.
Boost Retention & Keep Members Coming Back
The best memberships don’t just offer great content—they create an experience that keeps members engaged. Membership.io helps you personalize learning paths, eliminate content chaos, and ensure members experience quick wins, leading to higher retention and fewer cancellations.
Provide Instant Member Support
Your members shouldn’t feel stuck waiting for answers. With an AI-powered chatbot trained on your content, they can get real-time, intelligent responses 24/7. It’s like having a personal assistant available at all times, guiding them to the exact information they need.
With Membership.io, your content isn’t just sitting in a library—it’s actively guiding, engaging, and
supporting your members for better results and long-term retention.
supporting your members for better results and long-term retention.
What Membership.io users are saying
“Searchie (now Membership.io) has allowed us to up-level our membership experience — creating dynamic content customized for each of our members.The search tool alone has been such a valuable addition, giving users the ability to search through hundreds of hours of content to find exactly what they need. We highly recommend Searchie.io! (now Membership.io)”
Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Expert
“Searchie.io (now Membership.io) has been a cornerstone in the way we manage and utilize our video content. The platform’s intuitive design and robust capabilities have significantly streamlined our workflow, providing an unmatched experience for both our team and students.
We’ve seen firsthand the impact of this tool on our educational delivery, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any creator looking to elevate their content management and audience engagement.”
Bonnie Christine | BonnieChristine.com
“My membership content lived in a Facebook group with many units and posts with videos and other resources. It was fine at the start but as my content library grew, it was so messy and many of my members were not consuming the content simply because they couldn’t find it!! How terrible is that?
Enter Searchie (now Membership.io). My members can easily find ANYTHING they want and need and they don’t feel lost anymore!”
Mariangelica Forero | HonestHustle.ca
How to stop members from leaving (3 simple steps)
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Let’s make your membership unstoppable
Your members aren’t leaving because of you—they’re leaving because they’re lost. But you can fix that. Give them a guided, personalized experience that makes them feel seen, supported, and engaged—so
they stick around for the long haul.
they stick around for the long haul.
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