Drip Content in Your Courses

Drip content is an effective method for releasing content to your audience over time rather than all at once. This approach helps maintain ongoing engagement and can be particularly beneficial for educational courses, training sessions, or any situation where a gradual release of information is advantageous.

How to Implement Drip Content

Follow these steps to set up a drip content schedule for your memberships:

Step 1: Structure Your Content

Begin by organizing your content into a main category.

• Create Categories and Subcategories: Set up your main category to encompass the entire course or program. Within this category, create subcategories that correspond to the intervals at which you plan to release content (e.g., Week 1, Week 2, Week 3).

Step 2: Distribute Your Content

Once your categories are set up, assign the relevant content—such as videos, articles, or other materials—to the appropriate subcategories. This distribution should reflect the timing of your drip schedule.

Step 3: Activate Drip Content

For each subcategory, activate the drip content feature to control when members can access the content.

• Set Access Timing: Specify how many days after enrollment the content should become available. For instance, set the Week 2 content to unlock 7 days after a member joins, and Week 3 to unlock after 14 days.

Example in Practice

Consider a membership program that spans three weeks. You want to release different content each week:

1. Create Subcategories: Establish a subcategory for each week.

2. Assign Content: Place the appropriate content into each week’s subcategory.

3. Schedule Drip Content: Configure Week 2’s content to become accessible 7 days after the member’s start date, and Week 3’s content to unlock after 14 days.

Testing Your Drip Content Setup

Before launching your program, it’s essential to test the drip schedule:

• Test Enrollment: Sign up using a test email.

• Verify Content Access: Confirm that Week 1 content is immediately accessible, and that Week 2 and Week 3 content are set to release according to the scheduled intervals.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Content Not Releasing on Schedule: Ensure each piece of content is correctly placed in its respective subcategory, and verify that the drip settings are configured accurately.

• Early Access Issues: If members report accessing content sooner than intended, double-check the drip intervals and ensure no overlap is causing premature access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I adjust the drip schedule after members have joined?

• Yes, you can modify the drip schedule, but be aware that any changes will affect all members and might alter their content consumption timeline.

Is there a limit to the number of subcategories I can create for drip content?

• No, you can create as many subcategories as needed to match your content delivery plan.