The Startup Filmmaker’s Journey to Creating an Online Course.
Follow business-owner Michael as he takes you with him on his journey to create his own course. All the detail and tangible results, with real-time case study content.

LearnDash Review: Is It the Best WordPress LMS Plugin for You?
Are you thinking about using LearnDash to power and launch your online courses on WordPress? LearnDash is one of the leading learning management systems (LMS) available today. You’re in the right place. In this review, we’ll dive into everything that makes LearnDash a top choice for educators and...

How to Create a Masterclass That Sells Itself: 9 Top Tips for Success
You’ve mastered your craft. Now, it’s time to master the art of sharing it. Creating an online masterclass isn’t just about transferring knowledge—it’s about crafting an unforgettable experience. In this guide, we’ll unlock the secrets to transforming your expertise into a self-selling phenomenon....

Thinkific Pricing (2025): A Great Free Plan & More
Updated Feb 2025 Thinkific is one of the most popular online course platforms for course creators everywhere. They boast a diverse customer base ranging from massive brands like Hootsuite and CMF to solopreneurs and everyone in between. Regardless of where you fall in this range, if you’re...

Thinkific vs Podia: The Non-Affiliate, No-Nonsense Comparison for 2025
Deciding on the best online course platform to host your online courses is an important step in building a successful online business. With numerous options available, it can be challenging to determine which platform aligns with your specific needs and goals. Thinkific and Podia are two popular...

Top 9 Thinkific Alternative Platforms for Online Course Creators
Thinkific has become a go-to platform for many online course creators, but its limitations in advanced features and integrated marketing tools can leave some users seeking better options with all the features needed for success. If you’re looking to expand your course's reach and potential, you've...

Top Picks for Beginners in 2025: Best Platform to Host Online Courses
Deciding on the best platform to host online courses can feel overwhelming for beginners. Ideally, you want a fit-for-purpose solution that aligns with your teaching style and goals. This article cuts through the noise to compare the essentials: functionality, usability, and cost. We lay out the...
Product Updates

Spotlightr Audio Player
Did you know we do audio too? Upload your podcasts, music presentations, or audio lessons! We currently support both .wav and .mp3 files and have an option to enable an audio player instead of using a video player. When you upload your audio file and use the default embed code the player looks...

Release Notes: Jan 2023
Happy New Year! 2023 is going to be fun. Spotlightr 5 is humming. Since our last update we've been continued to tighten everything up. Feedback from our customers has been incredibly helpful. With your help, we've moved a couple of things around and added a bunch of improvements making S5 even...

Spotlightr Version 5 Is Ready To Rock!
Spotlightr 5 has been the main focus of the latter part of the first quarter and all of the second quarter of this year. We've been diligantly worked and testing and tweaking and our excitement has been building. The newest version of Spotlightr is now ready for...

Release Notes: May 2022
There are times when SaaS companies go through lots of changes, updates and improvements but practically none of them can really be noticed by customers. That's the case with the last few months for us at Spotlightr. We've been hard at work with the new Wordpress...

Release Notes: March 2022
Wooooosh! This first quarter of 2022 flew by! What happened? Well, the launch of our new plans was pretty successful. Tons of teachers and course creators just starting out have taken advantage of our Spark plan. It's perfect for new websites and/or small courses...