Chapter 14
Making Money from Your eCourse
IN THIS CHAPTER
Comparing different payment structures
Dipping your toes in search engine optimization
Dabbling in pricing and payment methods
Making money selling your online course will depend on many factors such as the demand for your course, the price you charge, marketing, and value perceived and received from users. As a course designer and deliverer, you determine the course value by conducting market research, planning the marketing strategies, building an online community, and setting the right price.
Online courses can bring some creators tens of thousands of dollars per month, but others may only earn a few hundred dollars. As an example, Rob Percival created “Complete Web Development Course” on Udemy, and with over half a million students, it is estimated he has made almost $3 million dollars.
Monetizing Your Work
Earning a paycheck is important. To ensure your livelihood is sustained, there are many models to consider when selling your online course. Is a membership model or a one-time payment model best for your goals? Each model has pros and cons. There are other factors to consider as well, such as type of content, target ...
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