Product updates

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Introducing, paid events. A feature allowing course creators to charge their customers and students for attending scheduled calls, webinars, or events.

Can be found here: [Forento](https://app.forento.io/events "Forento")

Paid events

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We're proud to announce that we have upgraded our video host! This includes a new video player window and smoother uploads, making it easier and more efficient for our course creators to upload and manage their video content.

This feature is being soft-released prior to our larger video uploader upgrade coming later in April. The planned will feature will allow creators to upload multiple videos concurrently.

New video player & smoother uploads

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Our course creators can now create multiple-choice quiz tests for their customers and students, adding to the already diverse learning opportunities that exist within Forento.

With this new feature, course creators can create quiz tests for specific courses or memberships. They can share these with specific students, cohort groups, or the whole platform.

Choose if you want to evaluate and give scores, or simply just offer a test for the students to test their knowledge.

Quiz exams

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We're excited to announce that we've added PayPal to our platform! Course creators can now use PayPal to charge for their courses, memberships, and videos, expanding their payment options and making it easier for their customers to make purchases.

With this integration, course creators can now accept payments from customers in countries where PayPal is the preferred payment method, enabling them to expand their reach and grow their businesses.

This is also great news for the never-ending list of Forento users and customers who've been waiting for PayPal to become an available option for payments.

PayPal offers a secure and reliable payment system globally, making it easier for course creators and their customers.

PayPal payment gateway

We're excited to announce the launch of our new feature that allows course creators to create discount codes for their online course businesses! This new feature is designed to help our course creators increase sales and attract new customers to their platforms.

Discount codes are a great way to incentivize new customers to start a membership, or to offer discounts to existing customers to encourage them to make additional purchases. With our new feature, course creators can easily create unique discount codes for specific courses or memberships, or for all products and services.

Discount codes

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We're excited to announce a new feature for Forento: course creators can now invite testers to their courses for free.

This feature allows course creators to get feedback from potential students before launching their courses. Testers can access the course content for free and provide valuable feedback on the course content, structure, and delivery.

To invite testers, simply add their email addresses in the course settings. Testers will receive an email invitation with instructions on how to access the course.

To invite testers, simply go to your course of choice, settings > testers > add testers. Make sure the person you are trying to invite already has signed up with an account for your platform. They can do that without purchasing anything.

We're always looking for ways to make course creation and selling easier and more effective for our users. Try out this new feature and let us know what you think!

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to our support team.

Invite course testers

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We're excited to announce a new feature for our online courses: the ability for students to skip back and forth between chapters!

We know that learning isn't always a linear process, and sometimes you need to go back and review previous material or skip ahead to get to the content that's most relevant to you. That's why we've added this new feature to our courses.

As always, if you have any feedback or suggestions for us, we'd love to hear from you. Happy learning!

Skip chapters for students

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We are thrilled to announce a major update to the custom domain purchasing process for our students! We listened to your feedback and have made significant improvements to the user interface to make it easier for you to find and purchase the perfect domain for your course platform. No more hunting through endless pages, simply find the perfect name and hit the purchase button. Start building your brand and create a more professional look for your course platform. Try it out now!

New interface for domain search

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We're excited to announce the latest feature on Forento - the ability to format numbered and dotted lists within course pages! This makes it easier for creators to organize their content and make it more visually appealing for students. No more clunky and difficult-to-read lists - now you can effortlessly add structure to your course pages. Make sure your students are able to follow along and understand your lessons better. Try out this new feature today!

List formatting on course pages

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We're excited to announce the launch of a new feature that allows creators to add text to video pages within their courses. This feature has been highly requested by our customers and offers the ability to provide additional information or context to the video content. Whether you want to give a brief overview of what the video covers or share background information, this new update makes it easy to add text to your video pages. Upgrade your course content and provide a better learning experience for your students today with this new addition to Forento.

Add text to video pages

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Forento now offers a new feature for community posts, allowing creators to add categories as tags. This feature makes it easier for creators to organize posts within their active community, making it easier for students and customers to find relevant information and participate in discussions. By using tags, creators can categorize posts by subject, topic, or any other criteria they choose. This feature makes it easier for the community to stay informed and engaged, and for the creator to manage the community more efficiently.

Categories for community posts

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Exciting news! Forento has just launched a new feature that allows creators to set up calendar events within their platform. This means that you can now easily keep your students and customers up to date with all your upcoming events, right within your Forento platform.

Adding events to your calendar is easy and quick, and best of all, your students and customers can easily add the events to their personal calendars with just one click. Whether you're hosting a webinar, workshop, or meet-up, this new feature makes it easy for you to keep everyone in the loop and stay organized. Upgrade your teaching experience now with Forento's calendar events feature!

Calendar & events

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We're excited to announce the latest feature update on Forento - the ability to upload files as attachments to community posts. This means that creators now have the flexibility to share additional resources and materials with their students directly within the platform. Whether it's a PDF, worksheet, or any other relevant study material, the file attachment feature makes it easy for creators to provide valuable and informative content to their students.

Add files to community posts

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As a course creator, it is important to have a direct line of communication with your students and gauge their opinions and interests. That's why we're excited to announce the release of our new poll feature on Forento! With this feature, you can now create polls as part of community posts within your course platform. Whether you want to gather feedback, gauge interest for an event, or conduct research, this feature provides you with an easy and efficient way to do so. Engage with your students in a new way, gather insights, and make informed decisions to better your platform. Get started with the new poll feature today on Forento!

Polls for community posts

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We're excited to announce the release of a new feature for our customers - Customizable Checkout Pages! The checkout process is now more personalized than ever before. No longer will customers be forced to promote Forento branding, instead they can display their own logo and business name on the checkout page. This simple change helps to create a more seamless experience for their students and provides a touch of their own branding on each purchase. We're always looking for ways to improve our customers' experience, and this is just another step towards making Forento the best platform it can be.

If you have a course platform with us, log in and check it out - the customization changes have already been made.

Branded Stripe checkout

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We understand the importance of protecting the hard work and effort that creators put into creating their course content. That's why we've made changes to make it harder for students to download videos from their platforms. This update was made to ensure the security of the content and prevent it from being shared with others without proper authorization. To provide the best experience for our creators and their students, we continue to work on enhancing the security of our platform.

No video download

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We are thrilled to announce a new feature that gives creators the ability to change the currency on their platform. With this update, creators can now sell their courses in their preferred local currency. Whether you're teaching internationally or selling locally, this new feature will make it easier for you to reach your target audience and make sales. The currency change option is simple and straightforward, allowing creators to select the currency of their choice with just a few clicks. This feature will make Forento more accessible and user-friendly for creators around the world, making it easier for you to build and grow your online business. Try it out today and see the difference for yourself!

Custom currencies

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Forento has just made it even easier for course creators to bring their students to the platform. With the new email invite feature, you can now directly invite students to your course platform via their email addresses. This is perfect for anyone looking to switch to Forento from another provider, as you can now easily transfer your student base. The process is quick and simple, just add your students' email addresses and send the invites.

Your students will receive an email with a link to sign up and start learning on your Forento platform. Say goodbye to manual student imports and hello to a seamless transition. Get started with inviting your students to your Forento platform today!

Invite students to platforms

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Introducing the Latest Update to Forento: Profile Pictures!

We're excited to announce that you can now add a personal touch to your Forento profile! Both students and creators can now upload profile pictures to their profiles, making it easier for others to recognize them in the community.

Having a profile picture makes it easier for you to build a connection with others in the community, whether it's your students or fellow creators. It helps others to see the face behind the content, making the experience more personal and enjoyable.

Customize profile avatar

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With this new feature, you can now easily export your students' email addresses from Forento and import them into your preferred email marketing tool. This allows you to easily reach out and communicate with your students and keep them updated on your course offerings and platform. Say goodbye to manual copy-pasting and hello to seamless email marketing. Upgrade your outreach game and give your students the attention they deserve. Try the new email export feature now!

Export student email addresses

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Gamification just got real! You, as a course creator on Forento, now have the power to incentivize student engagement on your platform like never before. With our new gamification system, you can create levels and award points for community activity and course completion. Plus, there's even a leaderboard so students can see where they stand. Start boosting engagement and bring some excitement to your courses with Forento's gamification system!

Log in and check it out today: [Forento - Sell courses, paid videos, and build a community - All in one place](https://www.forento.io/ "Forento - Sell courses, paid videos, and build a community - All in one place")

Gamification system

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We've made a great update to our popular Lifetime Deal for Forento! Previously, creators who purchased the lifetime deal were required to pay a 10% sales commission on all course sales. But now, we're thrilled to announce that by purchasing three codes for a one-time fee of $237, you can lower your sales commission rate to just 2%!

With this new option, you can enjoy the many benefits of Forento's lifetime deal, including lifetime access to our platform, without having to worry about paying high sales commissions. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned course creator, this update makes it even easier to reach your goals and maximize your earnings.

AppSumo offer upgrade

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We're excited to announce a new customization feature on Forento: Custom Logos! Creators now have the ability to upload their own logos to personalize their course platform.

Your logo is one of the most important elements of your brand, and now it's easier than ever to incorporate it into your Forento course platform. Whether you're starting a new course or updating an existing one, the custom logo feature makes it simple to give your platform a unique and professional look.

Logotypes for platforms

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Introducing a new feature on Forento: File Uploads! We understand that sometimes there are study materials that you'd like to attach to your course pages to provide additional support to your students. That's why we're thrilled to announce the ability to upload and attach files directly on Forento.

Now you can easily upload PDFs, worksheets, or any other relevant files to your course pages, and your students can easily access and download them. This feature is perfect for providing students with all the resources they need to succeed in their learning journey.

Attach files to course pages

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We're thrilled to partner with AppSumo and offer this amazing deal to their community.

Forento is now available on AppSumo with a special lifetime deal. That's right, you can now purchase a lifetime license of Forento for just $79, instead of paying a monthly or yearly subscription.

This is a limited-time offer and a great opportunity for anyone who's been looking for a cost-effective solution to building their online course platform. With Forento, you can create and sell courses, memberships, and digital products, all in one place. And now, with this one-time deal, you can enjoy most of Forento's features without having to worry about monthly or yearly payments.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get Forento at a fraction of the cost. Hurry, this offer is only available for a limited time!

AppSumo partnership - lifetime deal

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Great news! We've made a change to our free trial that we think you're going to love. You can now sign up for Forento without having to add any credit card details. That's right, you can start exploring our platform and building your online courses or memberships, completely risk-free.

We understand that adding credit card details can be a barrier for some people, so we wanted to remove this step and make it easier for everyone to get started with Forento. With our updated free trial, you can start creating your platform without any commitment, and decide later if you want to upgrade to a paid plan.

We're confident that you'll love Forento as much as we do, and we can't wait for you to start building your online presence. So, go ahead and sign up for Forento today – no credit card is required!

No credit card required for free trial

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Exciting news! Today we're launching a referral program that allows our customers to earn money by inviting friends to Forento. It's simple: if your friend signs up for a Forento subscription, you'll earn 40% of our revenue from that customer, for life. That's right, you'll receive a commission on all of their purchases, forever.

This is a great way for our customers to earn some extra income while sharing their love for Forento. Whether you're a teacher, trainer, or just someone who loves our platform, you can now earn money by inviting others to join. And the best part? There's no limit to the number of friends you can invite, so the earning potential is endless.

So, what are you waiting for? Start inviting your friends to Forento today and start earning money. With Forento, the possibilities are endless. We can't wait to see what you'll create!

Referral system

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Exciting news! We’re proud to announce a new feature that will make it even easier for creators to access our service: sign in with Google.

With this feature, creators can now use their existing Google account to sign in to our platform, eliminating the need to create a separate account and remember yet another username and password. This will save time and make the sign-in process much smoother.

Not only is sign-in with Google convenient, but it’s also secure. Google uses state-of-the-art security measures to protect its users’ information, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this level of security to our creators as well.

Sign up & sign in with Google

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We're thrilled to announce a new subscription tier for our service: Forento Free! This new offering gives everyone the opportunity to create and sell courses and memberships with no upfront costs. That's right, you can start using our platform for free and only pay when you start making sales.

Forento Free allows you to reach a global audience, create engaging content, and grow your business without worrying about paying for a subscription before you start making money. This is perfect for those who are just starting out, those who want to test the waters, or those who have a smaller audience.

Check out Forento Free today: [Pricing](https://www.forento.io/pricing/ "Pricing")

Free subscription tier

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We've got some exciting news to share! We've given Forento a fresh, new look and feel that's sure to impress. Our product design has been updated with a modern interface and vibrant new colors, and our brand has undergone a complete redesign.

This update is more than just a new look and feel; it's a statement of our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our users. Whether you're an individual educator or a large company, we believe that Forento can help you achieve your goals, and the new design reflects that.

So, what are you waiting for? Head over to Forento and see the new design for yourself. We're confident that you'll love what you see! [Forento - Sell courses, paid videos, and build a community - All in one place](https://forento.io/ "Forento - Sell courses, paid videos, and build a community - All in one place")

New platform design

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We're excited to announce a new feature that will give our users even more control over their course platforms: customization options! With this new feature, users can now personalize their platform with their own logo, primary brand color, thumbnails/images, and more.

Customizing your platform has never been easier. You can now upload your own logo to represent your brand and give your platform a unique and professional look. You can also choose your primary brand color to match your logo and create a consistent and cohesive brand image. Additionally, you can upload custom thumbnails and images to give your platform a unique and engaging visual identity.

One of the most important aspects of customization is the ability to add a title and description for your platform. This title and description are displayed when your platform is listed on a search engine or shared on social media. This means that you have complete control over how your platform is presented to the world, and you can make sure that it accurately represents your brand and what you have to offer.

Log in and start customizing your platform today: [Forento](https://app.forento.io/settings/platform "Forento")

Custom platform color scheme

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Exciting news! The wait is over - Forento is now open to everyone! That's right, no more waitlists, no more beta invitations. You can now sign up for Forento in just a few seconds and start building your own platform.

We're thrilled to open up Forento to the world and give everyone the opportunity to experience the power and simplicity of our platform. Whether you're an individual educator or a large company, Forento makes it easy to create and sell online courses and memberships. And now, with the open version of Forento, everyone has the opportunity to do just that.

The new open beta version includes a bunch of new features. We can't wait to see what you'll create! Hop on and start creating today: [Forento - Sell courses, paid videos, and build a community - All in one place](https://forento.io/ "Forento - Sell courses, paid videos, and build a community - All in one place")

Open beta launch

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Good news for those who are considering using our service! We've made an exciting change to our free trial period that we think you'll love.

Effective immediately, our free trial has been extended from 14 to 30 days. This means that you'll have an extra two weeks to explore our platform, try out all the features, and see if it's the right fit for you.

After the free trial, you'll already have a head start and be well on your way to making the most of our platform.

Sign up and try Forento for free today: [Forento](https://app.forento.io/account/signup "Forento")

30-day free trial

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Starting today, all emails sent to students from your platform can be customized! From password change emails to welcome messages and invitations, you now have full control over the content and appearance of the emails that your students receive.

This gives you the ability to create a more personalized and engaging experience for your students and reinforce your brand. So, whether you're a teacher, a trainer, or an educator, take advantage of this new feature and make your platform truly your own.

To customize the emails sent from your platform: [Forento](https://app.forento.io/settings/student-notifications "Forento")

Custom student notifications

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Exciting news! Forento now supports custom domain names. Say goodbye to the free Forento subdomains and hello to a more professional and customized online presence. You can connect any domain you own or easily purchase a new one directly through Forento. Personalize your platform and strengthen your brand with a custom domain. Start building your online presence today with Forento.

Connect, or purchase a domain here: [Forento](https://app.forento.io/settings/domain "Forento")

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