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#2820 - Failure Friday: The Downside of DIY Platforms
Sep 20, 2024
This week features a tech-savvy course creator who shares their experience trying to build a DIY platform to save costs. They faced unexpected technical challenges, leading to a realization about the drawbacks of DIY solutions. The discussion highlights the importance of prioritizing content creation over handling all the technical aspects themselves. By considering a turnkey service, they could have enhanced productivity and focused on what truly matters: delivering value to their students.
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Quick takeaways
- Building a custom platform for online courses can lead to unexpected challenges and distract from essential tasks like content creation.
- Switching to established course hosting services can streamline operations, allowing creators to focus on refining content and enhancing audience engagement.
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The Challenges of DIY Platforms
Creating a custom platform for an online course can lead to unforeseen complications, as illustrated by the experience of a course creator named Brian. Eager to save costs and gain flexibility, he initially set out to build his own platform, investing considerable time and effort into coding. However, as launch day approached, he encountered numerous technical issues, forcing him to divert his focus away from course content and marketing. The struggle to troubleshoot his DIY solution ultimately delayed his launch and taught him the importance of relying on specialized services instead of trying to do everything himself.
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