"Member" is the term given to ProZ.com's paying membership. A member "joins ProZ.com" by paying a fee to receive a higher level of service for a certain period of time, and remains a member until his/her membership renewal date. Discounts are available for those renewing current memberships, TGBs, and/or for those with a certain number of browniz points. Members get dozens of benefits and additional features in each area of the site.

When asked the main reasons they upgraded, members cite:

(1) Increased exposure to clients (and therefore more jobs)

(2) Full access to the "Blue Board" database of clients, and feedback on them

(3) A desire to "give something back" to the site

To view the Join ProZ.com page click on the following link: http://www.proz.com/join

Member-Facts:

• Members are 4 times more likely to meet a client than a non-paying member.
  
• Members meet on average 1 new client every 3 months.
  
• Nearly half of all Members received a positive return on their investment within 3 months.

• Your name appears on the first page of results when clients search the directory

• Automatic Referrals - job posters are redirected to your profile when appropriate

• Unlimited access to agency Blue Board (research over 3000 agencies with reviews)

• Comprehensive web hosting services (Own your own domain -- keep your clients yourself!)

• Send mail to 100 colleagues or service providers at once (handy for project managers)

• Get featured on the ProZ.com home page

• Guaranteed lowest rates on translation software (in cooperation with TranslatorGroupBuying.com)

• Attend or organize "powwow" meetings among local ProZ.com members and users

• Enhanced KudoZ functionality (access to asker details, etc.)

• Ability to form teams and make joint bids on large jobs

• Your forum postings appear instantly - get immediate feedback and support from

  web's largest language community

• Verification and posting of your ATA, ATIO, NAATI, IoL and other credentials

• View aggregated rate data from over 6500 pros - know the market

• Exclusive downloads/savings on word counting and other software

• View a Visitor's Tab to keep track of who, what, and when someone visits your profile page

• Renew your membership (12 months) Cost: 100.00

• Renew your membership (6 months) Cost: 70.00

• Renew your membership (3 years) Cost: 300.00

• Renew your membership (5 years) Cost: 450.00

• Renew your membership (10 years) Cost: 750.00

Important note: If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your membership, you are entitled to a prorated refund of your purchase.