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Optimized Course Video Delivery with SmartVideo
Since we initially launched WP Courseware as the first course creation plugin for WordPress in 2012, we’ve helped over 20,000 people launch online courses. And during that time working with so many talented course creators from all around the globe, we’ve learned a thing or two about how online courses operate and succeed. But…
Read MoreImportant GDPR Updates for Our WP Courseware Users
(Note: This post does not contain legal advice. To ensure that your business is in full compliance with any regulations, please seek the advice of your legal counsel.) Unless you’ve taken a vow of internet abstinence recently, you’re likely aware that the deadline to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, legislation enacted…
Read MoreIntroducing an All New Way to Sell Your Courses with WP Courseware 4.3!
Introducing a complete, all-in-one solution for selling courses with WordPress. Connect directly to PayPal or Stripe to sell courses. WP Courseware version 4.3 now allows you to set a price for your courses and get paid for access without having to rely on a third-party membership or e-commerce plugin. Complete front-end checkout and payment system.…
Read MoreUsing the ADDIE Model for Instructional Design
The ADDIE model of instructional design has almost become a standard for creating course content in our digital age…and understanding it may help your students arrive at better learning outcomes and higher learning retention rates. The ADDIE model is a template used by instructional designers (IDs). It is a versatile model that can be used…
Read MoreInside Caitlin Pyle’s 7-Figure Online Course Business
Today we’re thrilled to share our latest WP Courseware success story interview! Ben recently had a chance to chat with long-time WP Courseware user Caitlin Pyle in a one-on-one interview to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and her incredibly successful venture into online courses. Caitlin is now a full-time blogger, author, and course creator, but she…
Read MoreSix Exciting Instructional Design Conferences in 2018
Looking to begin a career or boost your current career in instructional design or e-learning? These six conferences may just be what you need to give you the jump start you’re looking for! The future looks bright for instructional design professionals, who can look forward to a busy year of conferences and expos featuring incredible…
Read MoreInstructional Designer Salary and Job Duties
As organizations move their internal training online, instructional designers are becoming highly sought after professionals and the instructional designer salary is quite attractive. In this post we take a look at what they do and average salary levels. Most commonly, an Instructional Designer (ID) is hired by a business or institution to strategize the best…
Read MoreWhat is Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)?
Amazon’s S3 cloud storage platform is an incredibly powerful and cost-effective service for storing large files like video and audio…yet many people don’t even know it exists. Amazon S3 is a web-based cloud storage service that allows you to organize, store, backup, and protect data and access it anywhere, at anytime, with multiple users. You…
Read MoreTop E-Learning Software Packages: Prices and Features
Choosing an e-learning software package for your e-learning content development can be a daunting task. Here are our favorite choices, along with a summary of their strengths and pricing. Deciding on the right online learning software is a big step. You know you’ll rely on it for a long time and, depending on the software,…
Read MoreChoosing Between Mobile Learning and E-Learning Solutions
Mobile learning solutions and e-learning platforms share many similar features. But when it comes to the instructional design of their content and their intended use, that’s where their paths diverge. M-learning, or mobile learning, is a type of learning designed to be accessible from a smartphone or tablet anywhere, at anytime. E-learning is a type…
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