Welcome to Host Your Online Course
Student-Only Home
A 3-part live workshop series to
host your online course in Squarespace.
Workshop Schedule
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We will meet for three Wednesdays in May starting at 3 pm on the dot. Please make sure to come a few minutes early to get the technical setup taken care of. We will meet via Zoom and you will find the call links posted every Monday on this page each week. Make sure to set aside time for homework as I will be looking forward to receiving your work before each session. Here is a quick summary of dates:
We’ll meet from 3 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern/New York.
Workshop Recordings, Bonus Trainings and all your course and resource content will be posted here. (coming soon). The videos will be posted here 24 hours after each session.
Session 1: ALL ABOUT A USER-FRIENDLY & BEAUTIFUL COURSE INTERFACE
Date: Wednesday May 8th,
Time: 3pm - 4:30 pm Eastern/New York
Watch the Video Below:
Description:
In session one, we have a lot to cover - from designing the course layout page to learning all the different media you can upload to styling tips to create an attractive look. The workshop recording will be placed to the left of this text a day after the workshop is completed. Your homework assignment (as a PDF) will also be posted here for you to complete.
Course Agenda:
1. Design an attractive course layout page (one for Brine family and one for Hayden family templates)
2. Learn how to upload video content
3. Learn how to add course workbooks, checklists and other text content (PDF, Word, etc).
4. Learn how to hide the header and footer just for the course page
Video 1
Video 2
Session 1: Homework Assignment/ Action Plan:
Follow along all the steps and implement the design of your online course home.
Anytime, you run into questions, simply email me. We will have time for them also on our call but don’t wait till the next workshop so that you can get answers from me via email as soon as possible.
Questions?
Email me at so@sophiaojha.com
Session 2: ALL ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR CONTENT
Date: Wednesday May 15th,
Time: 3pm - 4:30 pm Eastern/New York
Description:
In session two, we will build the course log-in page, set the password for your students, create secure URLs and get an understanding on how the protected pages work. The workshop recording will be placed to the left of this text a day after the workshop is completed. Your homework assignment (as a PDF) will also be posted here for you to complete.
Course Agenda:
1. Craft a beautiful course log-in page where students will enter their password to access course materials
2. Add logo, tweak the background image and select photos for the log-in page
3. Learn how to set the password for your members-only course page
4. Learn how to secure the URLs of the course page for added security
5. Understand important details about how password-protected pages work on Squarespace
Session 2: Homework Assignment/ Action Plan:
Follow along all the steps and implement the action plan for creating a password protected course home page. Anytime, you run into questions, simply email me. We will have time for them also on our call but don’t wait till the next workshop so that you can get answers from me via email as soon as possible.
Questions?
Email me at so@sophiaojha.com
Session 3: ALL ABOUT THE SALE & AUTOMATING THE DELIVERY OF THE COURSE ACCESS INFO
Date: Changed to Tuesday May 21st (instead of Wednesday May 22nd)
Time: 3pm - 4:30 pm Eastern/New York
Description:
In our third session, we will set up the important elements on your Squarespace site so that you can start selling the course. From how to set up the sales page to embedding the purchase button to automating the delivery of your course access info, we will be covering it all. The workshop recording will be placed to the left of this text a day after the workshop is completed. Your homework assignment (as a PDF) will also be posted here for you to complete.
Course Agenda:
1. Follow my steps to create your sales page design so you can effectively present your online course using Index sections
2. Learn how to set-up your course as a product and customize pricing and other details.
3. Learn how to automate delivery of course access info so your students can start the course no matter at what odd hour they purchased it
4. Set up the purchase button on the sales page enabling folks to purchase
5. See how to use discount codes for promotions
Session 3: Homework Assignment/ Action Plan:
Follow along all the steps and implement the sales page, purchase button and all the final finishing touches. Anytime, you run into questions, simply email me. We will have time for them also on our call but don’t wait till the next workshop so that you can get answers from me via email as soon as possible.
Questions?
Email me at so@sophiaojha.com
Questions?
For questions on what we covered in the course, tech issues or clarification on anything, feel free to email me at so@sophiaojha.com. I am here for you!
~ Sophia