There is not only the driving force of Covid behind the great diffusion ofE-learning; learning method which has now become among the most popular in the world. 

Of course, during the time of the pandemic, there was no other way around it of necessity virtue: all schools, universities and training bodies, in fact, have had to rely on platforms or tools of any kind to be able to provide distance learning tools, as happened in parallel, for workers, with smart working.

The rest is history.

But theE-learning, Already before Covid, independently took great steps in the world of training and education.

This is because theE-learning offers not only great advantages in terms of flexibility, convenience And accessibility, but also learning tools that the traditional "classroom" method cannot provide.

In the next lines, then, we will delve deeper into all these aspects and will also provide very useful information for those who want to understand how to build an e-learning portal in WordPress, and what the further ones are advantages, also with a view to growth, which the WordPress-E-learning combination can guarantee.

Why focus on E-learning?

Let's start by understanding why, in many contexts, focusing on e-learning is so advantageous, especially compared to traditional classroom learning.

First of all, it should be highlighted that E-learning is extremely convenient in terms of accessibility. 

This because allows students to access teaching materials and participate in lessons wherever they are, as long as they have an internet connection. And this translates into the possibility of following courses remotely, without having to travel or physically move to participate in lessons.

Secondly, E-learning is more economic compared to traditional classroom teaching.

It is quite evident, in fact, that this tool does not require the same amount of physical and material resources of a classroom lesson. This means that schools, universities and training providers can offer courses at a lower cost and reach a larger audience.

Among the reasons for focusing on e-learning, then, there are: many customization options that it offers to students. 

The latter, in fact, can choose to follow courses based on their needs and their level of knowledge, and can access a vast range of educational resources, such as videos, tutorials, quizzes, exercises and more.

Furthermore, and this should absolutely not be underestimated, E-learning is often more effective in terms of learning.

At the basis of this statement there is above all the possibility for students to learn at your own pace and to repeat the material until they have mastered it completely. 

Furthermore, thanks to community and ai forum that populate E-learning platforms, students can interact with each other and with teachers, helping to create a sense of community and support.

This last aspect is to be taken into close consideration for those who decide to provide any training or in-depth service through the creation of an E-learning platform.

If nothing else, because it is configured as means of self-promotion and of great advantage for the success of the project.

The advantages of creating a portal with WordPress for e-learning

There are many advantages to create a E-learning portal on WordPress, but we want to focus above all from a marketing point of view. 

This is to give a better idea of how, for your project or business based on E-learning, WordPress can provide excellent growth tools.

Here, therefore, are some of the main advantages of creating an E-learning portal:

1. Expanding the user base: Creating an E-learning portal on WordPress can help expand your website's user base. If you provide high-quality courses, existing students may spread the word about your courses to their friends and colleagues, increasing the visibility of your website.
2. Generating qualified leads: When users register for your courses, they provide information like their name, email address, and sometimes even information about their career and education. This information can help create a list of qualified leads, which can be used for future marketing efforts.
3. Increased online visibility: Adding high-quality E-learning content to your website can help improve your site's visibility on search engines. This means more people may find your website when they search for topics related to your courses.
4. Creation of authority: By providing high-quality E-learning content, you can become an authority in your industry and increase the trust of your users. This could lead to an increase in your sales or services you offer.
5. Greater user engagement: with consistency and attention to the contents of your portal you can increase user engagement on your website. This can lead to increased on-site time, increased interaction with your content, and increased customer loyalty.

How to create your own e-learning site with WordPress

The creation of a project or an online business focused on training cannot fail to take into account the many options that WordPress offers for the creation of an e-learning site.

A project of this type, however, requires preliminary evaluations.

The many solutions offered by WordPressIn fact, they are not individually suitable for everyone. 

For example, one solution might be better suited for a paid online course, while another solution might be better suited for a free course.

Precisely for this reason, then, it will be fundamental know your needs and goals before choosing the right solution for you. 

Once you have established your goals, the creation of an e-learning portal on WordPress unfolds through the following steps: 

1. Choose an E-learning platform 

The first thing to do is choose the right E-learning platform. There are several options available, but some of the most popular are LearnDash, LifterLMS, LearnPress, and Moodle. We will talk more about the latter later.

LearnDash is one of the most popular E-learning plugins available for WordPress. It offers many advanced features and a wide range of customization options, however, its cost is quite high compared to other options available.

LifterLMS offers many advanced features, like LearnDash, but at a slightly lower price. Furthermore, it comes with a wide range of marketing features.

LearnPress is a free option that offers many basic features for creating an E-learning site. However, advanced features are only available in the paid version.

2. Choose a WordPress theme for your e-learning site 

After choosing the right E-learning platform, it is important to choose an appropriate WordPress theme for your E-learning site. There are many WordPress themes available, but not all of them are suitable for an E-learning site.

Choose a theme that is compatible with the E-learning platform you chose previously and make sure it offers the right ones customization features, such as the ability to customize the home page, courses page and registration page.

3. Add your E-learning content 

At this point it will be time to add yours contents.

There are several options for doing this in WordPress, but the simplest solution is to use the “lessons” or “courses” function offered by the E-learning platform you chose previously.

For example, with LearnDash you can create a course and add lessons, quizzes, exercises, and other educational resources. LifterLMS and LearnPress offer similar functionality.

Alternatively, you can use plugins like WP Courseware or CoursePress Pro to create and manage your e-learning contents.

4. Configure your payment settings 

If you are creating a paid e-learning site, you will need to configure the settings to allow students to make payments. To do this, you can use plugins like WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads or PayPal.

Also, make sure you have a SSL certificate on your site to ensure transaction security.

5. Customize your E-learning site 

Once you have added your E-learning content, you can further customize your E-learning site. 

You can work on the theme but you can also use plugins like WPForms or Gravity Forms to create registration forms for students or to collect feedback on your courses.

6. Promote your E-learning site 

Finally, it is important to promote your E-learning site for attract new students. To do this, you can use marketing techniques such as content marketing, paid advertising, social media marketing, and SEO.

Also make sure you use a strategy email marketing to keep your students informed about your courses and to encourage them to return to your site.

The Moodle platform: what it is and how it can be integrated into WordPress

Moodle is an open source E-learning platform used by many educational institutions around the world. 

It offers a wide range of features, including creating courses, managing students, tracking student progress, creating quizzes, and administering exams.

For integrate Moodle into a WordPress site, you can use the free “Moodle Integration” plugin by Edwiser. This plugin allows you to securely integrate Moodle into your WordPress site and use Moodle features to deliver E-learning courses.

As create a Moodle platform on your WordPress site

1. Install Moodle:
   Before integrating Moodle into WordPress, you need to install Moodle on your server. You can follow the instructions provided on moodle.org to install Moodle.
2. Install the Moodle Integration plugin:
   Once Moodle is installed, you can install the Edwiser Moodle Integration plugin from the WordPress plugin repository. After installation, activate the plugin.
3. Configure the plugin:
   After activating the plugin, access the plugin configuration page. Enter your Moodle site URL and your Moodle administrator login credentials to connect Moodle to your WordPress site.
4. Add Moodle courses to your WordPress site:
   Once the plugin is configured, you can add Moodle courses to your WordPress site using the Moodle Course List widget. Add the widget to a page or section of your WordPress site to display Moodle courses.
5. Customize the appearance of the plugin:
   You can customize the appearance of the plugin using the customization settings available in the plugin. For example, you can customize the colors and style of the Moodle Course List widget to integrate with the design of your WordPress site.

Integrating Moodle into a WordPress site ultimately allows you to provide a complete E-learning solution to your students. 

However, all this is not without complications. Moodle, in fact, is a complete tool but requires some technical preparation for its correct use. Furthermore, its cost is higher than other adoptable solutions.

Relying on the right partner pays off

There creation of an E-learning portal in WordPress, with all that entails, is not child's play.

In this article we have tried to provide an overview and guidance on the key steps to follow, and you may have already noticed that many of these require adequate knowledge and professionalism.

In Noitech we have the perfect team to support you in the realization of your project.

We follow you step by step, from the definition of your needs and your target. passing through the creation of your portal and guaranteeing support and assistance continuous over the years.

Only in this way can you be sure that you have created the most suitable instrument for your objectives, and that you are insured the right partner for your project.

Contact us even just to clarify further doubts.