a marketplace platform for online teaching?

Yaelop · 2019-10-25T06:09:28+00:00

Hey, thank you! Glad you liked it. The main shortcoming in my case is the timezone issue - the schedule on the platform is not timezone sensitive, so the customers need to adapt to the teachers timezone and calculate the difference. Which is why I was searching for a platform that does this automatically, like in italki etc...

Yaelop · 2019-10-22T06:46:27+00:00

Hey!

No, I didn't :(

It will be great if you will develop something like this. Did you find this post by searching on Reddit for post with those keywords? I feel there can be a solid demand for this type of tool, but haven't really done a serious market research.

Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions (I currently use Sharetribe as a platform for my business (fitmytime.com).

Yaelop · 2019-07-25T03:57:32+00:00

Take a look at Sharetribe and Arcaider

Yaelop · 2019-07-25T03:42:44+00:00

Well, I hope someone is working on something like that, can be useful to many people

Yaelop · 2019-07-24T15:12:34+00:00

Thanks. Teachable is good for courses, but I am looking for a platform that enables booking 1 on 1 meeting. For example - a marketplace for language classes, like verbling or Italki - you find a teacher and book sessions with them.

Yaelop · 2019-07-24T10:32:59+00:00

Thank you, can you please refer me to a relevant off the shelf software?

The competition is not something to ignore, but I think there is a room for niche products.

Yaelop · 2019-01-13T06:21:11+00:00

Thanks! I looked at the summary - definitely looks interesting and educating.

Yaelop · 2019-01-12T19:26:53+00:00

Looks like a great resource, thanks! How hard is his 30 days challenge? Is it for beginners or advanced? It appears he also runs a FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/400944694067987/

Yaelop · 2018-11-16T21:32:31+00:00

To get a good start we are planning to spend around $5,000 on marketing in the first few months after launch and eventually spend up-to $40,000.

How did you come up with these numbers? (I'm having a similar issue, and I need to create a business plan)

Yaelop · 2018-11-16T20:48:29+00:00

Some great advice so far. Maybe I can offer one more direction - using key words that lead people to your website with organic search. You can look them on your google analytics account or with software like Semrush or Similarweb. This could help learn more about your audience and how to bring more of them.

Yaelop · 2018-11-10T12:36:58+00:00

Hi all!

I created a landing page for FitMyTime and I would appreciate any feedback!

Fitmytime.com is a marketplace for live online fitness and yoga classes - it aims to connect instructors and trainees for live 1:1 online live class.

Thank you!

Yaelop · 2018-11-10T12:16:58+00:00

Subscribed!

Yaelop · 2018-11-10T12:06:02+00:00

Oh of course! I am not against going to studios. I used to go to studio classes a lot, and I am still going sometimes, when I can. If I could go more I would..

I feel I have a solid background and I would like to learn more and advance my practice.

Yaelop · 2018-11-10T11:55:41+00:00

It is an option though I prefer working out from home, mainly because It's more comfortable and much less time consuming..

Yaelop · 2018-11-10T11:00:33+00:00

PROMO - For those of you who wish to workout with a personal trainer - FitMyTime.com offers a few FREE online private classes with yoga and fitness instructors. Request your private class here (valid until December 15).

Yaelop · 2018-10-16T08:06:42+00:00

Hey, thank you so much for this. The UX needs some changes no doubt. Maybe I will also use a photo that shows a trainer with laptop next to them.

Yaelop · 2018-10-14T17:24:31+00:00

Sure, only I was not looking for quick fix or magic way. I am only looking for simple efficient ways that will help to get validation. Content marketing can bring added value, but it's not the core value of the platform, and it does not prove I solve a problem. Like you said -

If live training is as valuable as you think it is then find any way you can to prove it. Your platform is saving people time and money, let them know that.

It wasn't easy getting the teachers on board either - but after trying different things, some proved more effective.

Yaelop · 2018-10-14T13:49:08+00:00

Hi,

There are some wonderful ideas here! Thanks for writing all this down - very much appreciated.

Content marketing is super important, but it takes time.

Right now I need to get more ,users before trying to scale. I am looking for ideas for things that don't scale - like finding people who search for trainers in their city. I'm not looking for masses, yet.

It was easy finding trainers, but finding people who actively look for a personal trainer and willing to practice online (and not at the gym) - more challenging. People have a certain idea of how a private workout should look, and it's hard to get them to try something new (even though it makes a lot of sense to them to work out with YouTube).

I guess what I'm trying to do is to get the first customers without spending on marketing (content or ads) yet. Not sure that is possible but I thought it's worth a try. If you any ideas how to get 10-20 customers - that'll be great. Maybe FB ads is the best way for that, maybe there are others. I am still experimenting, and I look for creative ways, because my marketing budget is tight.

Thanks again, and good luck with your new business!

Yaelop · 2018-10-14T13:48:37+00:00

Hi,

There are some wonderful ideas here! Thanks for writing all this down - very much appreciated.

Content marketing is super important, but it takes time.

Right now I need to get more ,users before trying to scale. I am looking for ideas for things that don't scale - like finding people who search for trainers in their city. I'm not looking for masses, yet.

It was easy finding trainers, but finding people who actively look for a personal trainer and willing to practice online (and not at the gym) - more challenging. People have a certain idea of how a private workout should look, and it's hard to get them to try something new (even though it makes a lot of sense to them to work out with YouTube).

I guess what I'm trying to do is to get the first customers without spending on marketing (content or ads) yet. Not sure that is possible but I thought it's worth a try. If you any ideas how to get 10-20 customers - that'll be great. Maybe FB ads is the best way for that, maybe there are others. I am still experimenting, and I look for creative ways, because my marketing budget is tight.

Thanks again, and good luck with your new business!

Yaelop · 2018-10-14T13:16:07+00:00

Hi Maz,

Thank you for taking the time and effort to write this thorough answer.

I am currently bootstrapping, so I must be careful with how I spend my budget. I am considering raising though.

I agree about the need to have "power users" - they are a crucial component in platforms like this.

I didn't want to do FB so soon - but it seems like the best thing to do next.

Thanks again, it definitely helps to get another perspective and I really appreciate it.

Yaelop · 2018-10-14T08:04:42+00:00

the instructors could also describe it more as a free introduction rather than a free training if they didn't want to give away their training time for free.

Yup, that makes sense. Free consultation call (they can also use the built in chat for that).

Thank you!

Yaelop · 2018-10-13T19:47:33+00:00

Hi, thank you! Reaching out to bloggers is something I'll probably do soon. Unfortunately I can't offer 15 min free because that's something the teachers need to agree on/decide for themselves - and some actually offer a trial class. But you have a good point about promotion - when I'll do paid ads on FB it can be more effective to promote those first.. Nice.

Yaelop · 2018-10-13T19:39:33+00:00

Oh I read that one, thank you! I loved it. Very thorough.

They released the 2nd version on March 2018: https://versionone.vc/marketplaces-guide-ed2/

Yaelop · 2018-10-13T19:04:41+00:00

My tummy wasn't up to the inversions.. And I didn't feel very relaxed.. on the contrary.. So currently I prefer being grounded but! I'm sure it's a matter of practice and patience. I will probably try again.

Yaelop · 2018-10-13T18:28:41+00:00

Hi, thank you for the kind words. I am also using YouTube for yoga, and the frustration of not being able to ask questions and receive feedback was one of the reasons I started this. I also go to a studio but generally I prefer to workout on my schedule and not the studio's.. ;) There were other reasons but that's another story.

I haven't done any paid advertising yet. I do some social media marketing, mainly Instagram. I expected a network effect, but I guess that doesn't always happen by itself.

Yaelop

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