Category: LearnDash

  • Fixing LearnDash Performance Drops After Update 4.9.0+ (40% improvement)

    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

    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

    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…

  • The ultimate list of WordPress LMS features: LearnDash vs. custom development

    The ultimate list of WordPress LMS features: LearnDash vs. custom development

    When it comes to building out your dream e-learning platform, WordPress offers some of the best value per dollar. The platform combines the simplicity of plug-and-play LMS plugins and add-ons with the flexibility of being able to develop any additional custom features or integrations you might need. But with all this flexibility, it can be…