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KarolyNyisztor · ‎05-05-2022

@ChrystieV Instead of ruining your wall, I suggest you have a look at the Elgato Green Screen. 😉

KarolyNyisztor · ‎03-10-2022

Sure thing: it's the Blue Compass.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎02-17-2022

Thanks, Eliana.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎02-15-2022

My recording booth is starting to take shape.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎12-15-2021

Thanks, @EricYeboah294!

KarolyNyisztor · ‎12-14-2021

Thanks for your kind words, @Bella. Udemy's been great for me. I've learned a lot and met some wonderful people. I really appreciate your support!

KarolyNyisztor · ‎12-12-2021

Today we bought our dream house, and it might be one of the greatest moments in my life. Some people will think: "What? Did you buy a house with money from online courses? You must be joking!" But that's exactly what we did. And it's all thanks to our students and, of course, Udemy. Udemy has been an excellent platform for me to share my knowledge with others and make an income at the same time. It's allowed me to reach people from all over the world and help them learn new skills and improve their lives. I want to say a big thank you to Udemy. Your platform has allowed me to achieve my goals and dreams, and I'm really grateful for that. So thanks, Udemy, for creating such a great opportunity for my family and me. We're looking forward to using our new home as a base to continue making an impact in the world. Best, Karoly

KarolyNyisztor · ‎07-08-2021

Makes sense. Thanks, @Bella.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎07-08-2021

Thanks, @Bella! UfB revenues have been published, but I still don't see the Personal Plan numbers. Any updates on that? Thanks, Karoly

KarolyNyisztor · ‎03-24-2021

@VirajShetty265 Let me break it down for you. This scenario implies an organic sale with no promotion or affiliate involved. Current revenue share: 50%. Udemy sells your course for $10; you end up getting $5. New revenue share: 37%. The same course sells for $10. You'll get $3.7. $3.7 is 74% of $5. That is, 26% less.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎03-24-2021

How about increasing our revenue share? What a weird idea, isn't it? Actually, Apple did exactly that: t hey reduced their commission rate from 30% to 15% on paid apps and in-app purchases. Developers enrolled in their App Store Small Business Program can "invest more resources into their business to continue building quality apps that customers love."

KarolyNyisztor · ‎03-24-2021

@LawrenceMMiller >> Just out of curiosity, why "the timing couldn't have been worse." I don't understand. COVID-19, financial crisis--just to name a few reasons for bad timing.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎03-23-2021

Funny to see all these pathetic attempts to guesstimate the revenue change. There's only one certain thing here: the timing couldn't have been ANY worse. As a software engineer, the most important lesson you learn is that estimates are always wrong. We'll soon see how this change actually affects us.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎03-16-2021

13% less. That made my day!

KarolyNyisztor · ‎02-05-2021

2020 deserves to be forgotten for so many reasons. (I'd actually suggest prefixing it with a big fat F. :)) Yet, it proved that we're able to look after each other, stay creative and sane even when the world seems to collapse.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎02-05-2021

Thanks, @Abbie! 🙂

KarolyNyisztor · ‎12-24-2020

Hi Zoli, What's the point of having Batman-themed posters in the background? I really don't get it, unless your course is about Hollywood movies (which would raise legal questions btw). Distracting backgrounds don't add any value and take attention away from the content you're delivering. Keep it simple and professional. Bottom line: Don't use copyrighted content in your clips.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-15-2020

@drewprof wrote: My only problem will be that my lectures will be between 12 to 30 minutes. It's just too much content that I want to explain. You keep saying that, but it doesn't make any sense. Even quantum physics can be explained in 5-minute chunks. You just need to organize your material better.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-15-2020

>> My conversion rate on my free courses has been between 90% to 68%. >> If they seem to like the free stuff Wrong conclusion. Those numbers do not mean anything. What really counts is the completion rate. What percentage of your free course have those students watched? If it's not close to 100%, they don't actually like it. They enrolled just because it was free. We keep telling you that, but you're not listening. Why do you expect a different result if you keep doing what you've been doing? Anyway, I'm done here.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-10-2020

It's not about copying styles, but rather about doing what actually works. Studies show that student engagement drops off abruptly after 6 minutes. Quoting: "...the median engagement time for videos less than six minutes long was close to 100%–that is, students tended to watch the whole video (although there are significant outliers; see the paper for more complete information). As videos lengthened, however, student engagement dropped off, such that the median engagement time with 9-12 minute videos was ~50% and the median engagement time with 12-40 minute videos was ~20%. In fact, the maximum median engagement time for a video of any length was six minutes. Making videos longer than 6-9 minutes is therefore likely to be wasted effort." https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/effective-educational-videos/ Again, this isn't conventional education. We should keep in mind that most people take online courses in their spare time, for example during their lunch break. If the video is lengthy, they don't even start it.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-10-2020

@drewprof wrote: My courses are about coding. I just need to find a different style that's more appealing for this medium. There is no way I can deliver in 3 to 5 minutes concepts that take a lot more time to implements and comprehend in the context of the code they live in. Then change the context. I've created a dozen programming courses that are available on three major platforms. I found a way to dissect my content into digestible chunks of 3-5 minute videos, and explain abstract concepts such as protocol-oriented programming or machine learning. Your topics - C structs, basic C++ syntax, etc. - do not require lengthy videos either. All you need is to reconsider your approach. Online teaching isn't the same as in-class teaching (luckily). I just wish my college teachers were able to explain stuff as clearly as online instructors such as Simon Allardice or Barron Stone. Just trying to help. In the end, it's your decision.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-09-2020

Free lectures may have the unwanted side-effect of lowering your overall instructor rating. >> I am just not sure if my long videos would keep the audience engaged. Keep your lectures short (3-5 minute length seems to be the sweet spot) and to the point. Nobody watches a 20-minute coding video unless you hold a gun against their head. You should check out @LawrenceMMiller's excellent post How can I market my course? .

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-09-2020

No, it's not mandatory to show yourself in any of the course videos, including the promo clip. But it's definitely better if you do.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-09-2020

Success won't happen overnight. And publishing a course doesn't guarantee you get promoted. Udemy's algorithms need some valid data to rank you. So yeah, promote your courses wherever you can and try to get the first paid students. Pro tip: create a decent promo video. Good luck!

KarolyNyisztor · ‎11-09-2020

@Carol / C wrote: I'm just about to put a course on Udemy but couldn't decide whether to put on a paid or free course. Your post, and the answers, have helped me to decide. The free version is going on first. Think twice - or at least do some more research - before jumping to conclusions.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎04-09-2020

All the previous suggestions are great. I'd add one more tip: Implement the closed-door policy. Let your family members know that your closed door means that you're working, and they must not disturb you. This trick allowed me to work from home without distractions, even when everybody's home. It may take some time to make it work, but sooner or later, your family members will understand: when the door is closed, you're working. I've been applying the closed-door policy for more than three years now. During this time, I wrote six books and published about a dozen online courses - despite having three kids. 🙂

KarolyNyisztor · ‎01-21-2020

There's no contrast between you and the background, which makes it look flat. Actually, the background is better lit than yourself. Besides, the entire scene is way too colorful/distracting. Hints: Sit next to a window. Natural light can do wonders (and it's free) Alternatively, you could invest in some lights. Look up "three-point lighting" on Google

KarolyNyisztor · ‎12-14-2019

Sorry you're leaving, you've done an awesome job here! Wish you all the best and keep it up. 🙂

KarolyNyisztor · ‎10-07-2019

Sure. Get a decent mic and re-record the voiceovers. I checked a couple of your videos, and no tool can help you with that.

KarolyNyisztor · ‎10-07-2019

Finishing my tenth book and recording my fifth Udemy course. I'm so glad the weather isn't that great anymore. 😉

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