The Podia blog
Our best tips for launching and growing your creative business online.
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Online courses
13 best online course platforms for creators
Find the best online course platforms to build engaging e-learning products and grow your online business. -
Creator stories
How Adrian Dalsus is changing musicians' lives with his marketing expertise
Learn how Adrian Dalsus combines his years of marketing experience with his passion for music to help artists build thriving music careers. -
Creator stories
How Nick Huber of The Sweaty Startup is pulling back the curtain on what it means to be a successful entrepreneur
Learn how Podia creator Nick Huber uses his experience building a successful small business to help other entrepreneurs succeed through content and courses. -
Marketing and sales
What's the deal with transaction fees?
Creator platforms often charge transaction fees. Learn when they can work in your favor and what red flags to avoid as your business grows. -
Entrepreneurship
What are the top 5 creator-friendly platforms for running your online business?
Creator-friendly platforms empower their users to build thriving businesses. Here are the top five creator-friendly tools according to the Creator Friendliness Index. -
Creator stories
How Em Connors made five figures launching her first online course
Podia creator Em Connors is a social media and product launch expert. Learn how she built an audience and earned five figures in a week with her first online course. -
Marketing and sales
7 best free website builders for small businesses & creators
You don't need to be tech-savvy or have a bottomless budget to build a beautiful website. Discover how seven of the best free website builders stack up. -
Entrepreneurship
What's creator friendliness and why does it matter?
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Entrepreneurship
How to spot a creator-friendly platform (Advice from 5 successful creators)
Every creator deserves tools that prioritize their needs and support their growth — but platforms don't always deliver. Here's what 5 successful creators look for in creator-friendly platforms. -
Creator stories
How Jonathan and Ashley Longnecker turned their passion for off-grid living into an 100K+ subscriber YouTube channel and creative online business
Learn how Jonathan and Ashley Longnecker grew their YouTube channel, launched an online community, and monetized their content while building an off-grid desert homestead. -
Creator stories
How Valeria Hernández built a mindful health coaching business while avoiding creative burnout
Learn how wellness coach and Podia Creator Fellowship winner Valeria Hernández is building a successful online business inspiring women to embrace plant-based foods that celebrate their culture. -
Podia updates
Upgrades to Podia's checkout flow: New payment methods, global tax support, & more
We've added Apple Pay, Google Pay, global tax support, and more improvements to the checkout flow to create a better experience for your customers – and boost sales opportunities for you. -
Entrepreneurship
The top 3 challenges creators face in 2022 (Results from 900+ creator survey)
No two creator journeys are identical. To learn more about what it's like to run a creator business in 2022, we surveyed 900+ creators. Here's what we found. -
Creator stories
Veronica Green is inspiring educators to bring more creativity and play into their early childhood environments, and students are thriving
Learn how Podia creator Veronica Green is helping educators incorporate more creativity and play into their early years environments – and building a business with authenticity. -
Entrepreneurship
How to tutor online, earn real money, and make a difference in 5 steps
Learn how to tutor online, build your student base, and earn a living. You’re ready to become an online tutor, and this guide will help you get started. -
Creator stories
Joseph D’Amico switched to teaching online classical piano lessons, and his students are more engaged than ever
Learn how Podia creator Joseph D’Amico is sharing his passion for music and reaching more students through his innovative online piano membership and community. -
Marketing and sales
14 best link in bio tools for Instagram and beyond
Share more than one link in your Instagram bio—or any social profile—with a handy link in bio page. Here are the 13 best link in bio tools for creators. -
Creator stories
"How many people are accepting subpar treatment?" How Jessica Wilson teaches her audience to stand up for themselves
Learn how self-advocacy coach Jessica Wilson uses Podia to sell coaching, share her story, and empower others to confidently advocate for themselves. -
Creator stories
How Khe Hy left Wall Street and turned a 36-person email list into a creator business with $500k in sales on Podia
Learn how creator Khe Hy left a job on Wall Street to find fulfillment – and turned a 36-person email list into a $500k creator business along the way. -
Memberships
How to launch an online community (Behind the scenes of a 2-week, 1600-member launch)
Learn how to launch an online community in five steps -- and how we built and launched the Podia Creator Community with 1600 members in the first two weeks.