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Let’s face it – deciding on a platform for hosting and delivering your online courses can seem daunting. Even with great platforms like Thinkific available, it’s hard to get rid of that nagging question that dedicated course entrepreneurs always have in the back of their minds: “Is this really the best online course platform for me?” I’ve …
5 Keys to Picking the Best Online Course Platform for Your BusinessRead More
Last updated October 31, 2019 – News: Teachable has introduced a course marketplace option that readers here will want to know about. I run across a lot of blog posts that aim to highlight an alternative to Udemy, the major online marketplace for anyone who wants to create an online course and sell it. In …
10+ True Alternatives to Udemy for Selling Online Courses in 2020Read More
Updated April 23, 2020 – It used to be that if you wanted an LMS to sell courses, you either had to develop custom software or bolt e-commerce onto platforms that were built for corporate training or delivering college classes. Needless to say, this usually came with plenty of headaches and and a less than …
The Best LMSes for Small Businesses to Sell Courses OnlineRead More
I don’t often write posts that highlight a specific platform vendor, but I think it is worth noting a couple of changes that Thinkific has made to its platform recently. One addresses an issue I get asked about all the time by readers. Another supports what I think is probably the biggest revenue opportunity for …
Two Thinkific Changes Worth Noticing (Even If You Don’t Use Thinkific)Read More
There’s a critical question that should (but often doesn’t) get answered when selecting a platform. Namely, “How easy will it be to move my online course to another platform?” You see, most course platforms provide you with a variety of tools for creating online courses, and that can be great for getting you started quickly. The problem …
[Updated June 4, 2020] Looking to sell online courses, but confused by all of the online course platform choices? In this post I draw on my two decades of e-learning industry experience to highlight the best online course platforms and help you narrow your list. It’s a great companion to my free platform selection guide. …
15+ Platforms to Create and Sell Online Courses (and Counting)Read More
In your search for an online course platform, you may have noticed that the market has gotten quite crowded – which means it’s time to be cautious. I’ve seen this before – circa 1997 (dotcom days) – when tons of e-learning companies were rushing into the market and investors were throwing money at those companies. I …
Will your online course platform still be here tomorrow?Read More
Where do your prospective learners go to get details about you and your business? Where can they find strong evidence of the value you offer? Where will they return over time to find new offerings and continue their relationship with you? For most of us, the answer is – or should be – our main …
