How to create our first online course.
How to create our first online course.
1. Decide what you'll teach.
Before you dive into creating an
online course, you have to decide what you'll teach. This choice might seem
obvious to some business owners or bloggers. For instance, if you run a
gardening blog, the obvious choice would be to create an online course to teach
people how to garden. But choosing what you'll teach isn't that simple. A lot
of people, when creating their first online course, make the mistake of
choosing too broad of a topic. So, instead of creating a course that teaches people
how to garden (very broad), create an online course for designing beautiful
flower beds
2. Choose the medium.
After deciding the topic of your
first online course, next you need to choose the medium. The medium is the way
you’ll deliver the content to online learners. These are some different media
you can choose for your online course:
·
Downloadable PDFs
and documents
·
Video
·
Audio
·
Slides
If your online course needs to
include a lot of visuals or demonstrations, you may want to choose a medium
like video. But you can also insert images into slides or PDFs. If you don't
need visuals at all, audio might be a better choice for you. There's no right
or wrong answer when choosing a medium. Decide what will work best for you to
display your content in the most engaging way, and consider what your audience
will enjoy as well.
3. Decide on a platform.
The next step is to decide on a
platform. A platform is where you'll present and deliver the material of your
online course. There are various different platforms to present your
online course, and most of them are pretty easy to manage and don't require any
much technical experience at all.
A popular choice is self-hosting the
course on your own website. This is a great option because all of the traffic
for your online course will come to your own website, so all of your online
learners can see everything else you have to offer as well. You also have complete
control of your content
4. Market your online course.
Once you've created your online
course and chosen a platform for it, the next step is to wait for people to
join right? Wrong. The next step is to market your online course. Many of your
regular website visitors may not notice that you have an online course or
understand why they would want to take it, so you've got to let them know.
11 Easy Side Hustles to Bring in Extra Income
Finding a lucrative side hustle can be a great way to bring in extra
revenue without doing overtime at the office. It’s also the perfect way to flex
your inner entrepreneur (with the safety net of your full time job) while
exploring a talent you may not have known you have – or maybe one you’ve always
wanted to let out
How do you know what kind of side hustle is right for you? If you do
want to explore an extra revenue source, think about what you can realistically
commit to. If you spend your entire workday at a desk, you may want to do
something outside or something that will allow you to get up and move. If you
work nights, you probably don’t want to be interacting with customers or
clients when you should be sleeping off a night shift. Being realistic about
what work you can do will help in sustaining whatever side hustle you do decide
to take on.
We’ve sorted through the masses of side hustles out there and listed
some of the best below. These are the top jobs that will pull in extra income
without taking up too much of your free time (unless you want it to!). Here are
some of the top side hustles, from hospitality to tech
Sell Items on eBay
This one takes a lot of patience, but for the right person it can
actually be a lot of fun. Start by going through your own house or apartment
(bonus: you’ll also declutter your place!), choose what you’re not using or
what no longer suits your style and do some research to see what it goes for on
eBay. You may be surprised how much you could get for some of those old novels
or DVDs you have kicking around. If you want to take it to the next level, head
to thrift shops and yard sales to scout out potential items to resell. This can
be a great way to bring in loads of extra income – if you have the right eye.
Drive for Uber
Great for anyone looking for a side hustle who can’t commit to the same
time each day, driving for Uber or Lyft is convenient because you can clock in
and clock out whenever you have a spare few minutes. Have a two-hour gap in
your day? Pick up a ride or two. While it has largely been reported that Uber
drivers don’t make a ton of money, it can be a great way to support your
day-to-day vices like morning coffee and take-out lunches.
Rent Your Spare Bedroom on Airbnb
If you have a spare bedroom (or a spare couch!) in your house or
apartment, consider renting it out on Airbnb. Depending on your city and the
size of your space, you could be earning upwards of a hundred dollars a day with
your forgotten spare bedroom. Airbnb allows you to pick and choose the dates
you host, so you could exclusively rent over the weekend or on days you know
you won’t be home much. This can be a great option for extroverted individuals
who don’t mind having strangers in their space. Also keep in mind that you’ll
have to keep your house as tidy as a hotel – so if you don’t have time for
daily cleaning, this may not be the best option.
Become a Housesitter
On the other hand, busy individuals could consider becoming a
housesitter. If you don’t want to veer too far away from your day to day
routine, housesitting could be the perfect side hustle for you because it
literally only involves living your regular life – in someone else’s home (and
sometimes taking care of their pets while you’re there)
Teach English as a Second Language
You probably have a few friends who have gone abroad to teach English,
right? Did you know that you can also get a teaching gig without leaving your
house (or full time job)? Teaching English online has become more and more
popular thanks to the likes of Zoom and Skype. As a virtual teacher, you can
expect to make anywhere from £10 to £30 per hour depending on your experience
and the areas of the world you want to work with. Websites
Try TaskRabbit
If you’re a jack of many trades, you may enjoy using Taskrabbit to earn
extra income. This clever Millennial-focused app matches up handymen with
people who need help with a mundane task. If you’re confident in your ability
to do things like mount a TV, assemble furniture, or help out with packing and
moving, this may be your key to bringing in a significant amount of extra
income. Users have reported earning upwards of £50 per hour using the app
Become a Local Tour Guide
Whether through Airbnb or independently, becoming a local tour guide can
be a fulfilling way to share your love of your city. As long as you have an
interesting itinerary and some cool talking points, offering walking tours is
an easy (and fun) way to make some extra income. Keep in mind that most walking
tours are free, but tipping is expected – to make those anecdotes fun! If you
opt for the Airbnb route, you’ll have to put together something more formal,
like a foodie tour or a photography tour, but you will get paid anywhere between
£20 to £150 per tour
Fill Out Online Surveys
This one may seem too good to be true, but you can actually make bank by
filling out the right online survey
Become a Virtual Assistant
If you already work at a desk job full time, this probably isn’t the side
hustle for you but if you spend most of your full-time job doing manual labor
away from a desk, you may appreciate becoming a virtual assistant to offset the
physical work. Virtual assistants basically work remotely with office
executives to ensure their jobs run smoothly. You may be asked to do anything
from data entry to customer support and social media management. Depending on
your location and skillset, most VAs make about £20-£30 per hour. Keep in mind
that if you live and work in the UK, you should be looking for a position that
is in a different time zone, so you can work with your supervisor while they’re
in the office
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