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KevinBurns301 · ‎09-06-2023

That was my point exactly. Your last point - trying to sound more natural. So cut the non-native English speakers some slack.

MadhuNair · ‎08-24-2023

Thank you @Bella , this is so useful. I also much liked the last point "Pay it forward", i have been doing this, but never connected it back to my courses.

HofmeyrdeVo128 · ‎07-30-2023

This is very eloquently put Mr. @RobertBrown028 , and something that needs to be discussed. I've also quite recently had a similar experience, resulting from a mistake that was entirely my responsibility to mitigate, and that I take full responsibility of as an instructor, but I do feel that the whole debacle could have been handled differently perhaps. That being said, I wholeheartedly agree with you in the sense that we need to take these on the chin, move on, learn from it, and build our resilience as business owners.

SSAA · ‎07-30-2023

Hi Gimatek, I watched one minute of your first preview video called 'beginner guide to interior design.' One tip I would give you is to not have these long sequences in which nothing happens on the screen and the same thing is being shown. I can tell you that this is not optimal for student engagement. Preferably, we go no longer than 10 seconds with the same image. If you want to show the same image longer than 10 seconds, then add some movement (draw on the screen, or highlight a part of it, or make sure that you as a person are at least visible in a corner so that something is moving. Best, Maz

RobertBrown028 · ‎06-12-2023

Thomas, At risk of over-answering your question and not answering it at all, I use the software OBS as the vehicle to capturing the slideshow. It converts the slides flawlessly and also can be set up to capture your image from a smartphone or any other camera. The general knowledge on Udemy is that courses with you on camera at least a part of the time are more popular than just slides. I introduce each section on camera, only a minute or two. You may want to add your image and do it with your first course. Good luck.

beladactions · ‎06-07-2023

Thank you for sharing your personal story. It is admirable that you are willing to pursue your goals despite facing challenges such as lack of equipment and experience. It is completely understandable to feel demotivated when encountering obstacles, but there are always solutions that could help you move forward. One approach I have used personally is focusing on creating a course that meets the submission requirements without the pressure of having to achieve perfection. This mindset shift may alleviate some of the pressure and help you stay motivated toward achieving your goal. Keep in mind that success often comes from persistence and resilience, and I'm confident that you have what it takes to overcome any challenges that come your way. #beladactions

Leonor C. · ‎05-17-2023

I love history! Here is my current book (one of them 📚)

MarinaT · ‎05-08-2023

Hi @RobertBrown028, Thank you for sharing this with us! Your approach of considering your target audience when choosing keywords, topics, and themes is a great strategy. We are excited to see the impact of implementing this approach on your course performance. Please do keep us updated on how it goes! 😊

MarinaT · ‎05-08-2023

Hi @RobertBrown028, Wow! Congratulations on having your course selected to be included in Udemy for Business! It's always great to hear success stories from instructors 😊. I wish you continued success with your courses!

Coach.Hector · ‎05-07-2023

Muchas Gracias @Bella tu profesionalismo inspira a los demás. Te deseo mucho exito en tus nuevas aventuras. Nuevamente Gracias te vamos a extrañar.

RobertBrown028 · ‎05-06-2023

No, you do not have to show yourself on camera. However, many instructors have found that being on camera increases student engagement and satisfaction. Seeing the instructor builds a connection and trust to a degree. For my courses, I'm on camera for the introduction to each section.

LawrenceMMiller · ‎05-04-2023

Thank you, @RobertBrown028 . Occasionally, an apparent wisdom emerges with random probability from a vast sea of foolishness.

RobertBrown028 · ‎04-26-2023

Since I'm not sure where you are getting your numbers, I'm assuming it is from looking at the instructor profile. It lists the total number of students, and with each course, next to the star rating, lists the number of ratings/reviews, not students. On the landing page the same is true, number of students and number of reviews. A rule of thumb is where the number of students far exceeds the number of ratings, the course probably had a lot of nonpaying students. Most veterans suggest not giving away free coupons. Let us know where you found your numbers and someone will have a good answer.

MichaelPog · ‎03-21-2023

I was just going to post the same thing. FINALLY!:) Thank you so much team.

expertiseead20 · ‎03-06-2023

Aconselhor que leia as políticas de preços da Udemy. Não é assim que funciona. Tem princípios bazares na plataforma, que desfazem por completo esta métrica. A Udemy oferta cupons de desconto que podem zerar seu valor de curso, a Udemy pode não expor seus cursos na vitrine, eles podem ofertar cupons de desconto de até 100%, o que zera seu valor a receber. Portanto, @Lucas190 Lucas190, infelizmente não é assim que funciona. Também entrei bastante empolgado e como sou um velho que atua na docência há várias décadas, pensei que ia ficar rico. Com o tempo, você vai ver como funciona. Boa sorte.

RobertBrown028 · ‎03-04-2023

As for the above post--sorry, my edit and delete buttons wouldn't work.

AhmedMagdyMohamed · ‎02-17-2023

@MaclayAcademy23 it is a common issue their algorithm is so brilliant. Only one 1-star rating can ruin your entire course's rating even stupid sellers wont do this to themselves. our courses are the source of income to udemy if they wont correct that, on long run all courses will be low rated and no student will buy a low rated course. Enjoy it Udemy!

AdamAizadAh786 · ‎02-11-2023

I agree that there are many improvements that Udemy can undertake. 1. As you mentioned, one is to provide bundles. I have 4 modules of an LLQP exam in 4 courses and 2 parts of the CSC in separate courses. Why can't I bundle them? 2. Second, there should be sections on an instructor courses page. I have 22 courses in 4 different topics. So that division will help. 3. Also, why does Udemy only give 37% of the revenue when it sells on their platform? That is a majority chunk. It is not a fair split. I did all the effort to make slides, record, and publish the course. You are only marketing and take 63% of the price? 4. Udemy slashes my courses by 70% to 80% price. My 8 hours courses listed for $99 are discounted to $19.99. I only get around $5/course sale. This is unfair. Students never buy the full-price course, they just wait for the sales. I can't control the pricing. 5. The lowest price is $27.99, I can't set it lower but Udemy can sell it for lower, why? I have 22 courses on Udemy, 32,000 enrollments, and have made around $7500. I appreciate your platform but I feel that Udemy needs to improve a lot.

Ahmed_Jendoubi · ‎02-10-2023

Hi @CelenaSlevin02 Thank you for your feedback, I am sure you will find a way to connect with your students. Teaching online versus in person requires an adapted teaching style for the virtual space. Just keep in-mind to be flexible, adaptable in your teaching and to seek a continuous feedback from your students to find out what has worked well and what you could possibly improve. Best regards,

BenjaminGOLD82 · ‎02-04-2023

I am new here and I am already getting excited over the event here. Thanks for this opportunity.

AndreiBarbu · ‎02-02-2023

I am happy my feedback was useful for you, Robert.

Alexia · ‎02-01-2023

Hi @LandonCrigl966 👋 There is some fantastic feedback in this thread, and I am learning. Some insight I received years ago from a book publisher is to break down my topics, as the content was too broad. He suggested I explore book stores to see what is out there, and to define a niche. From reviewing https://teach.udemy.com/ufb-priority-topics/ priority topics, this helped me to recently focus more on narrowed topics related to my area of expertise. I was offering a whole dinner with appetizers and dessert, and students learn one bite at a time.

Dmytrii Gladkyi · ‎01-31-2023

Thank you

RobertBrown028 · ‎01-29-2023

One other thought. I have sought most of my writing skills information through books written by great writers and editors. You might have to figure out how to compete with that group. Writers may prefer to explore ideas via the written word.

Bella · ‎01-27-2023

Yayyyy! 😁 Kudos to you too, @RobertBrown028!

RobertBrown028 · ‎01-23-2023

You are asking the right questions at the right time. Before you create a Udemy course you have two tasks. Use the Udemy tools to determine what course topics are in demand and are under served and do research to find out what specifics potential students want to learn. You design your course to match your interests to the interest of potential students. A third task is to explore the marketing area of this Community AND the technical constructing of courses. After that, come back with specific questions for fine tuning and you should get the answers you need. As for income, at the moment that is impossible to know. People say it is a long term effort for success and I think that is true. Good luck.

RobertBrown028 · ‎01-23-2023

Your request is unclear. What course? What duration do you want? Perhaps someone could then help.

FrankKane · ‎06-07-2022

Use the Marketplace Insights tool in your instructor dashboard, and try to find an aspect of mathematics that has reasonable demand yet does not have established courses you'll have difficulty competing with. In other words, find a sub-topic of mathematics that Krista King isn't already teaching! It all starts with smart topic selection. That doesn't guarantee success, but it at least gives you a chance. Once you've chosen a topic, there are some great resources at https://www.udemy.com/teaching/ for getting started. Good luck!

Sagar004 · ‎05-03-2022

I have created a course for the first time. Students have enrolled but till now, no feedback and reviews. I want to improve many things such as audio/video quality or presentation skills. But for that, I want some engagement on 'Ultimate Guide to Use WordPress Gutenberg Editor 2022'. Do help me with good positive and genuine feedback @Bella @JavierChico @RobertBrown028

LawrenceMMiller · ‎04-15-2022

It sounds perfectly OK and similar to what many of us do. I suggest you review best selling courses in your category to discover what is working for other instructors.

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