For the past 4 years, I've been teaching options trading to several students around the world. I’ve started slowly using a well-known platform to test the concept. As soon as I got traction with students, I was looking for a more robust platform to support my business. I found Podia. It gave me several tools that I needed to manage and grow the student base (video courses, digital downloads, subscriptions, email management, communities, etc), all in one platform.

However, there was a crucial missing piece: a blog to drive organic traffic. I opted for Shopify using a subdomain with links to Podia; a disjointed experience for both me and my students. Navigating two platforms felt clunky and time-consuming.

Recently, Podia launched its easy-to-set up, SEO-friendly blogging platform! Instantly, I knew I had to try it. It was the best decision yet. Now, my heart and soul pour into a fully integrated blog, seamlessly connected to my main Podia site that offers a cohesive experience for both my students and me.

Why the Switch?

While my old platform had its merits, it lacked the seamless integration and focus on creators that Podia offers. I was constantly juggling multiple platforms for different aspects of my online business, making it a disjointed and time-consuming experience. Podia's all-in-one approach, with blogging now included just made all sense. No more students under 2 different platforms and migrations to the Podia database…

Love the Familiar, Embrace the Powerful

I chose Shopify because I had previously a business with it and, hence, it was familiar for me. While Podia Blogging offers a comparable, intuitive experience, it goes above and beyond with:

• Seamless integration: My blog now lives within the same platform as my courses, memberships, and community, creating a cohesive experience for my audience.

• Beautiful design: The blog templates are modern and stylish, and I was able to customize them to match my brand aesthetic perfectly.

• Powerful marketing tools: Podia's built-in email marketing and social media sharing tools make it easy to promote my blog content and reach a wider audience.

The Podia Difference

Blogging on Podia feels different. It's like having a platform that truly understands the needs of creators. Here are some of the things I love specifically:

• Ease of use: Setting up and designing my blog was a breeze. The interface is intuitive, and the templates are easy to customize.

• Content management: The content management system is robust and user-friendly, making it easy to create, edit, and publish blog posts.

• SEO friendly: Podia includes the tools for SEO robots to capture the essence of the content, boosting organic traffic.

Ready to Start Your Podia Blog?

If you're looking for a platform that makes blogging easy, enjoyable, and effective, look no further than Podia. With its all-in-one approach, focus on creators and powerful features, Podia is the perfect place to share your voice and connect with your audience.

Getting started is simple! Just use the button below and create your free Podia account. From there, you can benefit from the powerful tools available to Podia creators.