What’s new
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Fixing LearnDash performance drops after 4.9.0 (40% improvement)
The LearnDash 4.9.0 update slows down the course edit page. Here’s how to fix it.
Why your LearnDash LMS should be selling memberships, not courses
Selling your courses through a membership system can help make your LMS more scalable and flexible. Here’s why.
![Drake meme saying no to WordPress courses and yes to membership plans](https://teamtangible.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Heres-why-your-LMS-should-be-selling-memberships-featured-image-696x392.png)
Stop using the built-in e-commerce features in LearnDash
Using the built-in LearnDash Payments feature can limit your options and lock you into a limited sales model.
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Pros and cons of a WordPress LMS in 2024
Find out if a self-hosted WordPress LMS is right for you or whether you’d be better suited by something ready-made.
![WordPress LMS diagram](https://teamtangible.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WordPress-LMS-01-696x504.png)