6 things you should know BEFORE you create your first online course

I created my first online course about three years ago, and... NOBODY bought it. I was confused, wondered what I had done wrong, and also wondered if maybe this whole "make money online" thing was even real.

In today's video, I'm sharing 6 important things that I WISH I had known before I started trying to make money with online courses, because I know I would have been able to be way more successful way faster if I'd had this information!

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[denisesmithinteriordesign]

I’m about to launch my first online course .. interior design for each room in your home .. so instead of spending 1000$ on a course that covers everything.. I’ve broken it down to each room .. so we start at planning the room.. budgets .. styles .. mood boards .. so you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to create the home you’ve always wanted ..

[thecatkin]

Thank you so much for this. I've watched around 24, 000 YT videos on this subject today, and yours has been the best. Short, to the point, honest, non-salesy, and genuinely well-researched and helpful.

[doraymeandyou]

Thanks Gillian! I’d love to go into creating courses one day, I’ve so many ideas, but am no where near ready. Got a lot of work to do to create an audience from scratch!

[blissogirl]

I launched my course last week, it is called 'The Ultimate Polyglot Girl Course' and until now I've been only having sales from previous customers, which demonstrates me that they have found value in my products 💕

Amazing video, thanks for the tips! ☺

[GenevieveClough]

Perfect timing. I’ve been mapping out my online course but am still in the early stages of building my audience. You’ve helped me see I want to put more attention and effort in building my audience right now before I put all my attention and energy into creating this course when I still don’t have a lot of people to sell it to... but SOON! 🙌

[EleanorJosefina]

THIS IS GREAT! Thank you for always being willing to share your knowledge and breaking it down for us to understand. I’ve been able to grow my channel A LOT from your videos.
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[michaelpaquet]

Thank you so much for your honesty Gillian. I am in the process of creating my first online course and I want to ensure that my expectations are tempered. As you say, I hear so many people wax poetic about the life-changing power that online courses bring, it sounds too good to be true.

[neelamatulbhambere]

Watta timing!!! I was just about to start making my online course today but thought of checking out any info on building an online course, so by chance got through your video and trust me on this, its super informative and I just love the way you talk and present yourself. Simply awesome! and thanks a lot for your quick note. I will definitely focus on building my audience now and then do the rest. Thanks sweetie!

[Phillpak]

Thanks for the info it’s reassuring to know that online courses aren’t dead! Gotta keep grinding to get a loyal audience. Great info!

[OlgaPogozheva]

Thanks Gillian! Nice tips. As I am currently working on my first online course, these are very helpful. Thank you!

[teddysdollhouse]

Your knowledge always helps me and Keep me going! I tried a lot of your tips and advices and they pay out. Making videos is so much fun! Keep up with your great and helpful content!

[diana-cortes-smith]

Thank you so much for your content. It is very valuable! I'm thinking of creating an online course but need to start by creating my audience

[DGaryGrady]

Suggestion for both courses and YouTube videos: Bear in mind that some people like constant background music under narration (especially if it's in a style they like) and others absolutely hate it. My guess is that it will usually drive away more potential audience than it attracts, especially if it's loud or otherwise very noticeable. So you might want to limit its use or at least keep it subtle. On the other hand, background music is excellent when there is no speech, for example accompanying travel scenery or a montage of someone doing something without narration or dialog. In any event, it ought to be a thoughtful decision.

[coachfilomena]

I am in the thick of developing my course, having done a lot of work already...spent money on coaches to help me, etc. Thank you for the honesty about the struggle to successfully launch. This vid is a downer for me, but I know I can find my way.

[PassiveIncomeTom]

Thanks for sharing this Gillian. 👍 Creating a course has been on my mind, but the timing isn't right.

[ReggieBryant]

This video came just in time! I've been planning to create an online course that I can link to my YouTube Channel and theme it around content I already post, just more in depth.. It's very interesting to see this from your perspective. Great video! Thankfully, your channel has helped me start to BUILD my own audience. I still have a long way to go but thank you Gillian!!

[teacheradele]

Thank you so much, Gillian! I'm beginning to plan an online English course. My audience is still tiny, but I will follow your advice and be patient. More videos like this one will certainly be very helpful, maybe one about the strategies you've used to sell your course and how you eventually got the strategies right. 🙏

[mindicolchico]

Thanks, Gillian. Your information was helpful. It's great to hear from a young, enthusiastic person with a success story. I have been in the process of building my audience and have not done a course yet but am thinking about it. I have a devotional book that is being published within the next few weeks and was thinking a course to go along with it would be beneficial. Thanks again!

[lamarrholland]

As a person in the education business, I think your advice is precise and valuable to those interested in offering an online course. However, the best online course is a live virtual course; so that your students can ask questions and engage with the instructor. Online courses are all about connecting with your audience. People want to be convenient that you truly care about their life journey.

[Irinaki]

Great advice as always..Thank you Gillian!