What does "
" actually mean...?
539+ terms explained in detail: From A for affiliate to Z for Zapier.
The most important5 terms for beginners at
Asynchronous learning
Learning without a fixed schedule. Your participants choose for themselves when and at what pace they work through the content.
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efficiency
Achieving goals with minimal expenditure of time and resources.
consent
The explicit, voluntary consent of a person to the processing of their data.
sole proprietorship
A legal form for self-employed persons without a company – full personal liability.
commitment
The measure of an audience's interaction with content – measured by likes, comments, shares, clicks, video views, or dwell time. High engagement indicates a strong connection with the target group.
commitment
Interaction with content—likes, comments, shares, clicks, or video views.
Engagement rate
The engagement rate shows how actively participants interact with course content—through video views, comments, assignment submissions, or community participation.
evergreen
Evergreen – Products, content, or offers that remain relevant over time and are sold continuously.
Evergreen content
Content that remains relevant over time and continues to offer value even after months or years—in contrast to trend-based or time-bound content.
Evergreen Funnel
An automated sales funnel that continuously acquires new customers—unlike time-limited launches.
Evergreen Launch
An automated sales process that runs continuously and attracts new customers—unlike time-limited launches.
expertise
The specialist knowledge, experience, and expertise that a creator brings to their subject area. Expertise is the basis for credible content and successful products.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Frequently asked questions and their answers.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
The fear of missing out – a psychological effect triggered by limited offers, countdowns, or exclusive content that influences purchasing decisions.
facilitation
The moderation and support of learning processes by a facilitator who leads discussions and supports learners.
fan
A particularly engaged member of the community who actively supports the creator, shares content, and often becomes a paying customer. Fans are the most valuable members of a community.
Frequently asked.
Easy answered.
Less than you think. An MVP (minimum viable product) is enough. Start with 3-5 modules that solve a specific problem. Your first customers don't want 47 bonus modules. They want results and solutions. Start delivering them, gather feedback, and grow your business.
White label means that the platform carries your brand, not that of the tool provider. You upload your logo, your domain, your brand colors, and there are no annoying hints to the platform, such as "Powered by XY" footers. This is important if you want to appear professional. It's not important if you're just testing it out.
But let's be honest: when you see your logo instead of someone else's, it feels different because it's yours.
An LMS (learning management system) is designed for structured learning. Courses, modules, progress bars, certificates—the whole "School 2.0" range, so to speak. A community platform is broader: community, content library, recurring payments, access management. However, many modern tools combine both. What you need depends on what you are selling: Education? Then you need LMS features. Access (to you, your network, your knowledge)? Then definitely the community. Or both.
Scalability means you can generate more revenue without investing more time. Example: One-on-one coaching is not scalable (1 customer = 1 hour). An online course does (1 course = 1,000 customers at the same time).
If you want to build a business that grows without you constantly spinning your wheels, you need scalable products.
Spoiler: Most successful creators and experts combine both. On the one hand, high-priced 1:1 coaching for individuals and scalable courses to reach more people.