The explosion of digital learning has made education more accessible than ever, but there’s a persistent challenge that both course creators and students face: the average online course completion rate remains surprisingly low. Whether you’re creating courses or taking them, understanding these completion trends is crucial for success in the online learning landscape. What Is…
Canvas and Google Classroom represent two fundamentally different approaches to educational technology. Your choice impacts student engagement, instructor productivity, and long-term costs in ways that aren’t always obvious during initial evaluation. This comparison will help you understand which platform aligns with your institution’s size, technical capabilities, and educational mission. Understanding the Fundamental Differences Canvas History…
Launching a new website represents a significant milestone for any business or individual. After investing time, resources, and creativity into developing your online presence, a strategic announcement can generate the attention and traffic your site deserves. A well-crafted website launch announcement not only informs your audience about your new digital home but also creates anticipation…
Successful coaching businesses aren’t built on one-time clients but on getting the most value possible for the people you’re already helping. I’ve worked with hundreds of coaches over the years, and the ones who struggle the most are always chasing new clients instead of taking better care of the ones they have. The problem is…
I’ve watched hundreds of course creators build amazing content only to struggle with sales because they ignored one crucial element. They focus all their energy on creating the perfect curriculum while forgetting about the psychological triggers that actually make people buy. The truth is, potential students make purchase decisions incredibly fast, and social proof often…
Community platforms have become essential for businesses, but choosing the wrong one can kill engagement before it starts. I’ve helped some people transition between different community platforms, and I’ve seen how the wrong choice can frustrate members, limit growth, and waste months of effort. Circle.so faces serious competition from platforms like Kajabi, Heartbeat Chat, Mighty…
Most membership sites struggle with conversions because they treat signups like one-time purchases instead of building relationships. I’ve helped dozens of businesses improve their funnels, and the mistake I see over and over is using generic sales tactics that don’t work for ongoing commitments. The problem with regular sales funnels is they’re designed for single…
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A well-designed membership site can transform your online presence from a standard website into a revenue-generating platform that delivers exclusive content to paying subscribers. Squarespace offers a robust, user-friendly solution for creating professional membership sites without extensive technical knowledge. And while there are many platforms to choose for your membership site, in this post I’ll…
When potential students consider purchasing your online course, they’re taking a risk with their time and money. Will your course deliver the results they need? This is where testimonials become your most powerful selling tool. Testimonials work because they tap into a fundamental human behavior: we look to others for guidance when making decisions. In…
Social proof helps people feel confident about buying your course. It shows others have already trusted your course and found value in it. Understanding the Power of Social Proof When potential students consider buying your online course, they face a moment of uncertainty. Will this course deliver the results they want? Is it worth the…