A Cademy Profile, also known as a Minisite, is your personal space within the Cademy platform that allows you to manage your courses and business operations effectively. Think of it as your own powerful website, equipped with a range of tools, all available with no upfront costs. The only fees involved are related to transactions, depending on the plan you choose.
Key Features of a Cademy Profile (Minisite)
Branded Minisite
Your profile comes with a unique, branded link (e.g., your-name.cademy.io) that you can use to promote your listings via emails, social media, or even embed on your own website.
Course Management
Easily manage and create a variety of course types, including:
In-person Courses
Online Live Courses
Online Course Builder & LMS
Blended Courses
On-request Courses
Embeddable Booking System
Integrate your courses and booking system into your existing website using Cademy’s embeddable features. This allows you to maintain a consistent brand experience while leveraging Cademy’s powerful tools.
Sync Your Calendar with Cademy’s Calendar
Cademy’s Calendar Sync feature allows you to seamlessly integrate your Google or Microsoft Outlook calendars, enabling efficient scheduling and management of your course sessions and availability.
Reviews
Collect and showcase reviews from your satisfied students to build trust and credibility.
Certificates
Issue certificates to your students upon course completion.
Additional Tools Available on Your Cademy Profile
Automatic & Bulk Emailing
Universal Inbox
Contacts Management
Notes & Tags
Offers & Add-ons
Secure Customer Profiles
Multiple User Accounts
Data Imports & Exports
Fee Structure for Cademy Profile (Minisite)
Free Plan
Platform Fee: A 5% platform fee is charged on all transactions, including those made through your Minisite, embeds, payment links, invoices, and the Cademy Marketplace.
Payment Processing Fee: This fee is determined by the payment processor you choose (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) and typically ranges between 1.5% to 3.2%.
Paid Plans (Pro, Teams)
Platform Fee: No platform fee is charged on any transactions made through your Minisite or embeds.
Payment Processing Fee: The standard payment processing fee still applies, determined by your chosen payment processor.
Important Note on Visibility
Your branded Minisite and courses listed on your profile will not be automatically pushed to search engines like Google for increased discoverability. Only courses listed on the Cademy Marketplace benefit from this feature.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Cademy free?
Is Cademy free?
Yes, Cademy offers a free plan, but it comes with certain limits on features like the number of admins and emails you can send. Additionally, transaction fees apply, including a platform fee for Free plan users and payment processing fees for all successfully paid bookings.
How can I update my profile information on Cademy?
How can I update my profile information on Cademy?
To update your profile information, go to your Cademy Admin page (https://admin.cademy.io/), click on the "Profile" menu.
Can I embed Cademy on my website?
Can I embed Cademy on my website?
Yes, you can embed Cademy on your website for free. For more information on how to do this, click here.
What is the main difference between a Cademy Profile (Minisite) and a Marketplace Profile?
What is the main difference between a Cademy Profile (Minisite) and a Marketplace Profile?
he main difference lies in the URL structure and associated fees. Your Cademy Profile (Minisite) has a unique branded link (e.g., your-name.cademy.io) and may incur a platform fee and payment processing fee for bookings, depending on your plan. The Marketplace Profile, part of Cademy’s public marketplace (e.g., cademy.io/your-name), includes a 10% marketplace fee plus the payment processing fee and platform fee (if applicable) for bookings made through the Marketplace.
Can I change my profile URL (slug) on Cademy?
Can I change my profile URL (slug) on Cademy?
Yes, you can change your profile URL (slug), but you'll need to contact support at support@cademy.io. Keep in mind that changing your URL will make old links stop working, so it's best to do this during a quieter time if you're actively sharing your link in ads or emails.