What are the main challenges of marketing your course?

Hey Udemy Instructors Community,

I’m working on content for my first course and am curious about everyone’s thoughts about the hardest thing for instructors when it comes to marketing.

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  • ElianaC
    ElianaC Posts: 5,439 Udemy rank

    Hi @CarltonBennettj During the marketing phase of a course, instructors struggle to find the best method to market their courses; we've gathered the best posts to help you do just that here in our Knowledge base board.

    Eliana Cerna

    Udemy Community Moderator

  • Udemy Course Marketing Challenges

    Marketing your Udemy course can be challenging, especially given the large number of courses available on the platform. Some of the main challenges you may face include:

    Standing out from the crowd: With thousands of courses available on Udemy, it can be difficult to make your course stand out from the rest. You will need to create a compelling title, description, and promotional video to catch the attention of potential students.

    Competition: Udemy is a highly competitive platform, and you will be competing with other instructors who may have more experience or better marketing skills. You will need to find ways to differentiate yourself and your course from the competition.

    Pricing: Udemy is known for its frequent sales and discounts, which can make it challenging to price your course appropriately. You may need to experiment with different pricing strategies to find the sweet spot that maximizes revenue while also attracting students.

    Promoting your course: Once you have created your course, you will need to promote it effectively to reach your target audience. This may involve creating a website or blog, running targeted advertising campaigns, or leveraging social media to reach potential students.

    Course quality: Ultimately, the success of your Udemy course will depend on the quality of the content you provide. You will need to create engaging and informative lessons that provide real value to your students, which can be time-consuming and challenging.