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Fixing LearnDash Performance Drops After Update 4.9.0+ (40% improvement)
Have you noticed a big performance drop when editing courses after updating LearnDash? LearnDash has been working on improving its course editing experience to include a pretty cool reporting panel at the bottom of the screen in recent versions. For many people, this is a welcome addition. However, some people have courses with thousands of
Why your LearnDash LMS should be selling memberships, not courses
After years of working on learning management systems (LMS) for WordPress like LearnDash and LifterLMS, we’ve noticed a trend: most platforms are built on a bad sales model. In this post, we’ll examine why people fall into this trap and discuss how you can build a better, more flexible LMS by selling memberships, not courses.
Stop using the built-in e-commerce features in LearnDash
LearnDash is by far the most popular LMS plugin for WordPress, and for a good reason; it comes bundled with so many great features and integrations that you can use it to build the e-learning website of your dreams. But one of those features often gets people in trouble when they’re first deciding how to set up their site. That feature is the e-commerce functionality—the part of your LMS that handles selling and controlling access to your courses.
Pros and cons of a WordPress LMS in 2023
When it comes to managing your own e-learning platform, there are more options today than ever. From dedicated third-party platforms like Canvas and Blackboard to WordPress LMS plugins like LearnDash and LifterLMS to custom-built in-house tech, the choices can quickly become overwhelming. Making the wrong decision can have lasting impacts on your ability to grow