E154: Is Threads for Online Course Creators?

Oh no! Not another social media website that you have to use! Should you be on Threads as a course creator? Let's talk about the pros and cons of the new platform, along with a few suggestions from host Julie Hood on how to best use this new tool. Get the full links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/154.   LINKS MENTIONED     Connect with Julie on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@coursecreatorshq  Come join us to get your foundation in place with your own Course Sales Launchpad -  <br />https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastLaunchpad  The keyboard I use to make it easy to post:  <br />https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/keyboard  <br /><br /><br />RELATED EPISODES  <br /><br />E121: Do you have enough Long-Term and Short-Term content?<br /><br /><br />KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS  <br /><br />Threads is a text-based social media site, similar to Twitter, but with less negativity and up to 500 character posts. <br /><br />Pros of Threads:Text-based – so it’s super fast to postPeople are jumping in now and interested in building their followersBuilt-in base of users from InstagramSuggest accounts to you!User interface is very well thought out. Share links.Tag other people.  Cons of Threads (as of July 18, 2023. These could change!)Long-term? All social media sites right now are a bit perilousStruggling with what content to post – should it be different than IG?Only on your mobile device – no web interface right nowNo search for content Secrets to Success for Course Creators:Get a keyboard!Leave thoughtful comments – not just emojisFind people in your industry – follow then AND their commenters.Repurpose!!!Balance this shorter-term content with the longer-term content you are creatingMake sure you have a live link in your profile and use links strategically in your posts. Quote (and reshare) other’s posts.  NEXT WEEK... <br /><br />Let's talk about the foundation you need in place to sell your online course. There are 3 key pieces I will share with you. <br />  <br /><br />COME VISIT!  FREE 2023 Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner  Sign up for my email list and get this free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.   GoodPods <br />Let’s talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse <br />Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website <br />https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook <br />https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  <br />https://www.instagram.com/CourseC