I’m a huge fan of Zenler. As a course creator I believe Zenler gives you unparalleled creativity in creating your chosen design and user experience. I originally hosted my online courses using a plugin on WordPress back in 2016 (that didn’t go well). I moved to Teachable, then onto Kajabi (testing a few others along the way) and by early 2019 I’d discovered and moved all my courses and opt-ins across to Zenler. Quite apart from Zenler’s advertised features (hosting videos, files, email broadcasts and unlimited courses) I found that the versatility of Zenler (including being able to add html blocks of code) allowed me to create an “experience site” (much like a membership) for someone and to build out unlimited landing pages and bespoke pages, for example quiz results, video presentations, waitlist options, opt-in forms and instant downloads. I’ve recently chosen Zenler to host a big collaboration project (The Email Experiment) because I know that adding links, connecting things together in different ways and designing the look and feel will all be easily achievable thanks to the options available within Zenler's features. I don’t have to reinvent the wheel - I can take designs I liked using in the past and clone them ready for new projects, or duplicate courses to be shared in promotional bundles, so each can be customised to complement the bundle promo. I can integrate Zenler with other services fairly easily, for example MailChimp, Integrately and ThriveCart. Until recently I’d used my Zenler site mainly for hosting my courses, keeping my old legacy WP site as a static website, but earlier this year my hosting company closed my website without warning because of a WP malware breach on the server. There was no discussion, which put things in perspective. I opted to finally put everything in one place and simply added a home, about page and blog section to my Zenler site. If I had realised how easy a process that turned out to be I would have done it years ago. Now I don’t have to run any checks, update any plugins or worry about web hosting costs and renewals or worry about malware or hackers. I recommend Zenler to course creators and online entrepreneurs because it offers an all-in-one solution to our most pressing problems. You can sign up for a trial or free account and be selling your offers within minutes. You can create the most simple, minimalist design and UX or build out the most comprehensive structure - you’re only limited by your imagination. The community is supportive and Zenler's support is second-to-none. Signing up for and using Zenler has been one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made.
There really isn't anything I dislike about Zenler, it's a fantastic platform.
Using Zenler means I have everything I need in one place. I don’t have to worry about where to host my videos and course materials, it’s all included. I know other course creators who have to piece together different bits of kit for different functions, using standalone landing pages, file hosts, checkout providers and email responders. Zenler removes all that hassle in one go and makes it as easy as possible to get up and running. I also really appreciate being able to design my sales and other pages exactly as I like. Other platforms’ page builders are clunky at best and they feel like you have to have been trained before you can attempt to use them. Zenler is intuitive but jam-packed with solid features to produce a really professional result.
The tutorials teaching you how to use the site are fabulous. You just have to take the time to watch, take notes and implement.
I sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed because there are so many assets ( tutorials, live sessions, FB groups, courses, YouTube videos, etc). But....Is that a negative? Email customer support is very helpful when I feel lost.
I needed a platform ehere I could host multiple courses at a reasonable price.
Enjoying all the different possibilities to create courses, mastermind classes, membership programs, live events, individual sessions... It's fun and easy to work on this platform. Love the support and all the giving from team zenler.
There is something about the community forum-function that doesn't really fly for me. I would like it to feel like a social media feed....so my participants would like to post and share things easier. It works well in terms of giving individual written support. But to create a sense of togetherness / community for sharing it doesn't have that straight forwarness. This might be me know really knowing how to get it going though.
In this course platform I have everything I need for my coaching and teaching. To have 3 webpages including Zoom and the easy payment solution I don't need a lot of other programs. Everything in one place makes my work smooth.
Zenler is a feature-rich LMS you can use to manage your course creation business in one place. It looks super professional, the user experience is great, and the platform is easy to learn and use. Zenler has tons of video tutorials and the support is phenomenal. Zenler is easy to implement. With Zenler's excellent onvoarding, I was able to get my courses up and running in no time while on vacation in Mexico. The Zenler Team also goes above and beyond. They provide tons of live classes, challenges, and courses for free. What's more, the pricing is incredible. Tons of value!
I would be great if Zenler had a native integration with ThriveCart. I use Pabbly to integrate, but it would nice not to have a middle man. Zenler does have its own checkout. I just like the flexibility in ThriveCart. But if you're just getting started, Zenler's cart should do the trick.
Zenler allows me to host courses and memberships without breaking the bank.
Zenler has put together a package of all the necessary tools you need to create an online course, including funnels, email sequences, a blog, community participation, etc. Having come from one of the "Big 3" platforms, I've found better service, better features, and excellent support service. Their training is extensive, too. Compared to other platforms, the value is incredible!
While easy to use, more advanced graphical customization would be nice. I understand they are working on this, though.
They have made putting together an online course incredibly easy. Now, I'm the only thing slowing me down. ;)
I like the best the great free tools, the professional look and feel of the results, you don't need to know about design or UX to make it look good and easy to use.
At the beginning, I didn't know how to change colors or features, maybe more tutorials or templates.
I am a consultant, Zenler gives me the opportunity to show colleagues how their school would look without spending money at first.
- Easy to use interface - Incredibly powerful upselling/cross-selling features - Clean site design with loads of templates - Easy integration with 3rd party software - Easy to implement - Fair price point - Quick support service
School education is a massive industry and with some work New Zenler could be a lead in one of the largest industries in the world. To run in formal schooling, New Zenler very much needs the ability: - to sign on district admins, principals, teachers and students under different account types. Educators can then track progress across their class and admins & education companies see aggregated data for reporting and subsequent funding. - for SSO for student sign-on (we should never know student email credentials) - for a school to onboard 1000 students in one go (even higher if an entire district buys in) - To integrate with Google classroom and Microsoft Teams seamlessly via API - to have data centers in G20 countries as some systems will block the software if the data moves offshore - to run microlearning and give badges on completion Outside of education, the ability of a SCORM export function would mean that the hardwork produced in the software can then be moved to other platforms when requested
New Zenler solves the problem of being able to distribute courses to teachers. This benefits us by being able to bring our courses to people worlwide.
They keep adding new things like built in Zoom. I don't need a separate email program for sending auto-responder emails. It includes video hosting so that has saved me money. And support is really responsive.
I wish they would email new updates rather than just posting on their facebook page. Community and Quizzes are available but on the list for a revamp as they are pretty basic. But they continue to improve what's available and add new things without the price changing.
It is easier for me to set up my courses and funnels, allowing me to spend more time teaching.