What does "
" actually mean...?
539+ terms explained in detail: From A for affiliate to Z for Zapier.
The most important5 terms for beginners at
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funnel
Landing page
master class
module
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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Adaptive learning
Adaptive learning, in which content and difficulty are automatically adjusted to the learner's level of knowledge and progress.
admin area
The administrative area of a platform where administrators manage content, support users, and configure settings.
Adult education
Adult learning, which differs from children's learning in terms of motivation, self-control, and practical relevance.
affiliate
A person or company that promotes other people's products and receives a commission for doing so. Creators can set up their own affiliate programs or work as affiliates for others.
Affiliate marketing
A commission model in which partners (affiliates) promote products and receive a commission on sales.
Affiliate System
A technical system for managing an affiliate program – tracks sales, calculates commissions, and manages partners.
affiliate program
A structured program through which companies recruit and manage affiliates.
acquisition
Acquiring new customers.
alumni
Former participants of a course or program who remain connected to the community.
analytics
The analysis of data and metrics to gain insights into user behavior, performance, and success.
adult education
The science of adult learning—takes into account the specific needs, experiences, and learning styles of adults.
anonymization
The irreversible alteration of data so that it can no longer be linked to a specific person.
App
A mobile application for smartphones or tablets. Many learning platforms offer complementary apps for learning on the go.
assessment
An assessment or test that measures learners' knowledge and skills—formative during the course or summative at the end.
Asynchronous learning
Learning that takes place at different times – participants can consume content when it suits them, without having to be online at the same time as others.
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.