Introducing Sherpo

In the rapidly evolving creator economy, one of the best ways for content creators to monetize their skills and talents is to sell digital content, such as video courses or files. But, existing solutions make this endeavor too expensive, requiring big fixed costs that deter creators from pursuing these revenue streams, as well as charging to hide the platform's brand - despite not doing any of the heavy lifting of finding customers!

Enter Sherpo, the latest software solution designed for creators aiming to maximize their revenue streams while maintaining complete control over their content.

Currently in Closed Beta at https://sherpo.io, Sherpo was born out of the need for creators to create the best experience for their audiences, while retaining their colors, visual identity, and branding. With a cost-effective solution.

Why Sherpo?

Sherpo is not just another platform for content distribution. Unlike the others, we do not charge a subscription plan, and we offer a fully white-label experience for free. As a creator, you can bring your custom domain, your branding, and remove any reference to Sherpo. Our goal is to make money with you, not off of you. This is why we only charge a small % of revenue for your digital content.

Let's dive into what makes Sherpo stand out.

Key Features of Sherpo

1. White-Label First Approach:

One of the standout features of Sherpo is our white-label first approach. This means that as a content creator, you can brand the platform as your own, giving your audience a seamless and professional experience. Your brand remains front and center, allowing you to build and maintain a strong brand identity without being overshadowed by the platform hosting your content. Say goodbye to having to pay hundreds of dollars a month to get rid of those pesky - and at times ugly - mandatory "powered by" pictures.

2. Bring Your Own Domain

Further enhancing the white-label experience is Sherpo's "bring your own domain" feature. Instead of directing your audience to a generic platform URL, you can use your own domain name, for free. This not only reinforces your brand identity but also boosts your site's credibility and trustworthiness in the eyes of your audience. Plus, it’s a great way to improve your SEO efforts, driving more organic traffic to your site.

3. Secure Course Builder

Creating engaging and educational video courses has never been easier thanks to Sherpo’s robust course builder. Here are some of the capabilities it offers:

• Upload and Protect Videos and PDFs: Sherpo supports the upload of videos and PDFs directly to your course, for your audience to see on all devices and all web browsers. These files are protected to ensure they cannot be downloaded, giving you peace of mind that your intellectual property is secure.

• Divide by Chapters: Organize your content into chapters for better structure and flow. This feature makes it easier for your students to navigate through your course and track their progress.

• Add Downloadable Files and Links: Enhance your course materials by adding supplementary files and links. Whether it's a PDF handout, a worksheet, or a link to an external resource, Sherpo allows you to include all the necessary materials to enrich your students' learning experience.

And stay tuned for future updates, available at https://sherpo.io/changelog.

4. Seamless Stripe Checkout Integration

Monetizing your content is as easy as it gets, with Sherpo’s integration of Stripe checkout, available for logged-in users only. Stripe (https://stripe.com) is a leading payment processor known for its reliability and security. We use Stripe Connect to handle payouts directly to you.

With Sherpo and Stripe, you can offer a smooth and secure checkout experience for your customers, accepting payments from all major credit cards.

This integration also supports various pricing models, including one-time purchases, subscriptions, and installment plans, giving you flexibility in how you sell your courses. And through Stripe you can also offer Buy Now Pay Later with Klarna, as well as an accelerated check-out with Stripe's Link.

5. Discount Coupons

Everyone loves a good deal, and Sherpo’s discount coupons feature allows you to offer promotional pricing to attract new customers or reward loyal ones. You can create and manage discount codes easily, providing special offers during sales, holidays, or as part of your marketing campaigns.

Conversely, with the "name your price" feature, your customers can also decide to pay a higher price than the list one.

How to Get Started with Sherpo

Currently, Sherpo is in its closed beta phase, meaning access is limited to a select group of users. This exclusivity ensures that early adopters have a direct line of communication with the development team, allowing for personalized support and the opportunity to provide valuable feedback that will shape the future of the platform.

To get started, you can request an invitation to join our Closed Beta at beta@sherpo.io. Once accepted, you’ll be able to explore all the features and start building your courses. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect:

1. Sign Up and Setup: Create your account and set up your profile. This includes adding your brand elements such as your logo and choosing your domain name.

2. Build Your Course: Create and organize your content. Upload videos, add chapters, and include any supplementary materials. Decide what is free, and what is locked and only accessible to paying users.

3. Set Your Pricing: Decide how you want to price your course. Set up Stripe Connect for secure payment processing and create any discount coupons you wish to offer. You can also set-up your own authentication, or leave that to us.

4. Launch and Promote: Once your course is ready, launch it to your audience, with your own promotional strategies to attract students and drive sales.

The Future of Sherpo

While Sherpo is already packed with powerful features, the closed beta phase is just the beginning. The development team is committed to continuously improving the platform based on user feedback. Future updates and enhancements will further streamline the course creation and selling process, adding even more value for content creators.

Some anticipated add-ons include:

• AI features: our goal is to be the first AI-first platform. Stay tuned for more details on our use of artificial intelligence to help you build better courses, faster, and reach a worldwide audience.
• Affiliate Program: with the affiliate program add-on, you will be able to share your revenues with people bringing you more sales, by giving them a unique code and possibility to offer a discount.
• Advanced Analytics: through this add-on, you will get detailed insights into student engagement and course performance, helping you make data-driven decisions to improve your content and marketing strategies.
• Enhanced Marketing Tools: we will give you more options for promoting your courses, including waiting lists and email marketing with your own branding.
• Engineer+: our platform is as easy to use as possible, and already highly customizable with our blocks. But if you are a developer, we understand your need to add your skills to the mix to create an even more customized experience. Through this add-on, you will be able to do so.

And much more! We are relentlessly working to improve Sherpo, and will do so with your input and feedback.

Conclusions

Sherpo is set to revolutionize the way content creators monetize and distribute their digital content.

With its white-label first approach, bring your own domain feature, comprehensive course builder, seamless Stripe checkout integration, and discount coupons, Sherpo already offers everything you need to build a successful online course business.

The Closed Beta phase presents a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience and shape this innovative platform.

If you’re a content creator looking to take your business to the next level, don’t miss out on the chance to join us. Write us at beta@sherpo.io and start transforming your content into a thriving revenue stream.