{"id":969,"date":"2021-06-10T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/?p=969"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:37:32","slug":"how-to-create-a-course-selling-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-course-selling-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Course Selling Website in 2026 (Step-by-Step Tutorial)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know <strong>how to create a course selling website<\/strong> in 2026 \u2014 without paying SaaS platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, or Kajabi a monthly subscription <em>plus<\/em> 5\u201310% of every sale? This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly how to launch a profitable online course business using WordPress + <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a><\/strong>, the free WordPress LMS plugin built by our team at Mantrabrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll have your first paid course live in <strong>under an hour<\/strong>, accept PayPal payments on day one, issue PDF certificates on completion, and keep <strong>100% of every sale<\/strong> \u2014 because Sikshya never takes a cut. We&#8217;ll walk through it screen by screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why WordPress + Sikshya LMS Beats SaaS Course Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cost factor<\/th><th>Teachable (Basic)<\/th><th>Thinkific (Start)<\/th><th>Sikshya LMS (Free)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Monthly fee<\/td><td>$39\/mo<\/td><td>$49\/mo<\/td><td><strong>$0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transaction fee per sale<\/td><td>5%<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td><strong>0%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual cost (1 course, 50 sales\/mo of $100)<\/td><td>$3,468<\/td><td>$588<\/td><td><strong>$0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data ownership<\/td><td>SaaS controls<\/td><td>SaaS controls<\/td><td><strong>You own everything in WordPress<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need to Create a Course Selling Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>1. A course idea<\/strong> \u2014 something you can teach<\/li><li><strong>2. A domain name<\/strong> (~$12\/year)<\/li><li><strong>3. WordPress hosting<\/strong> (~$3\u2013$10\/month)<\/li><li><strong>4. The Sikshya LMS plugin<\/strong> ($0 \u2014 free from WordPress.org)<\/li><li><strong>5. A PayPal Business account<\/strong> ($0 \u2014 free)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Recommend Sikshya LMS for Course Selling Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full disclosure:<\/strong> Sikshya LMS is built by our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantrabrain<\/a>. We&#8217;re recommending it because it&#8217;s specifically designed for what this tutorial is about \u2014 creating a course selling website \u2014 in a way other WordPress LMS plugins aren&#8217;t:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2705 <strong>Native PayPal checkout in the free plugin<\/strong> \u2014 no WooCommerce required<\/li><li>\u2705 <strong>Course builder + quizzes + certificates included free<\/strong> \u2014 LearnDash charges $159\/year just to access these<\/li><li>\u2705 <strong>0% transaction fees<\/strong> \u2014 every dollar of every sale stays with you<\/li><li>\u2705 <strong>Lifetime license option<\/strong> \u2014 pay once ($349 for Starter), use forever; no SaaS renewal cycle<\/li><li>\u2705 <strong>31 Pro add-ons<\/strong> when you outgrow free \u2014 Stripe, subscriptions, multi-instructor, certificates with QR-verification, marketplace mode, OAuth 2 API for mobile apps<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full feature-by-feature comparison, see our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/wordpress-lms-plugins\/\">best WordPress LMS plugins for 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install WordPress + Pick a Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Buy hosting + register your domain<\/strong> \u2014 Bluehost, SiteGround, or Hostinger.<\/li><li><strong>One-click install WordPress<\/strong> from your host&#8217;s control panel.<\/li><li><strong>Pick a theme<\/strong> \u2014 The default Twenty Twenty-Five works fine. For an education-focused look, install <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/pragyan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pragyan<\/a> (free, native Sikshya LMS pairing) or generic themes like Astra, Kadence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Install the Sikshya LMS Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In WordPress admin, go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li><li>Search for &#8220;<strong>Sikshya LMS<\/strong>&#8220;<\/li><li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong>, then <strong>Activate<\/strong><\/li><li>You&#8217;ll see a new &#8220;Sikshya&#8221; menu in the WordPress admin sidebar<\/li><li>Open Sikshya \u2192 Settings, run through the onboarding wizard<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/try.mantrabrain.com\/try-sikshya-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try Sikshya Pro in a sandbox<\/a> (no install needed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect PayPal to Accept Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PayPal Business account<\/a> if you don&#8217;t have one (free).<\/li><li>In WordPress, go to <strong>Sikshya \u2192 Settings \u2192 Payments<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Enter your PayPal email + select your currency. Save.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to accept cards via Stripe (or Razorpay for India, Paystack for Africa, Mollie for Europe), upgrade to <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya Pro Growth<\/a> ($149\/year or $499 lifetime) which adds 7 premium gateways + recurring subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Create Your First Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to <strong>Sikshya \u2192 Courses \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li><li>Give your course a <strong>title<\/strong><\/li><li>Write a <strong>compelling description<\/strong><\/li><li>Set a <strong>featured image<\/strong> (1200\u00d7630 px)<\/li><li>In the <strong>Course Settings<\/strong> sidebar set Price, Duration, Difficulty, Category<\/li><li>Click <strong>Save Draft<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Build Your Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click <strong>Add Chapter<\/strong><\/li><li>Within each chapter, click <strong>Add Lesson<\/strong><\/li><li>Choose lesson type: text, video, quiz, or assignment<\/li><li>Drag and drop to reorder<\/li><li>Set the first 1\u20132 lessons as <strong>free preview<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Set Up Completion Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Sikshya \u2192 Certificates<\/strong>. Use the default template or upload your own. Add placeholders: <code>{learner_name}<\/code>, <code>{course_title}<\/code>, <code>{completion_date}<\/code>. Save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For shareable verification URLs + QR codes, upgrade to Sikshya Pro Growth tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Configure Email Notifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Sikshya \u2192 Settings \u2192 Emails<\/strong>. Customize the four core templates: enrollment, payment receipt, completion, certificate. Save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Publish Your Course + Create a Sales Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change status from Draft to <strong>Published<\/strong>. Optionally create a dedicated sales page using Elementor or Gutenberg blocks with hero, curriculum, bio, testimonials, FAQ, enrollment CTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Test the Full Purchase Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In incognito mode, enroll as a new user, complete PayPal checkout, verify enrollment + payment + course access + certificate. Refund the test transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10: Promote Your Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Free intro course<\/strong> as lead magnet<\/li><li><strong>SEO blog content<\/strong> linking to your course<\/li><li><strong>Social media<\/strong> presence (one platform)<\/li><li><strong>Email list<\/strong> via Mailchimp<\/li><li><strong>Founding-cohort discount<\/strong> for testimonials<\/li><li><strong>Affiliate program<\/strong> (Sikshya Pro Scale tier)<\/li><li><strong>Paid ads<\/strong> once you have organic conversion data<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Online Courses You Can Create<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Self-paced course<\/strong> \u2014 Sikshya free version handles this.<\/li><li><strong>Cohort-based course<\/strong> \u2014 needs content drip (Sikshya Pro Starter, $99\/yr).<\/li><li><strong>Membership \/ subscription<\/strong> \u2014 needs recurring billing (Sikshya Pro Growth, $149\/yr).<\/li><li><strong>Coaching + course hybrid<\/strong> \u2014 Sikshya Live Class Links (Growth tier).<\/li><li><strong>Multi-instructor academy<\/strong> \u2014 Sikshya Pro Growth tier with multi-instructor + automatic ledger.<\/li><li><strong>Course marketplace<\/strong> \u2014 Sikshya Pro Scale tier ($299\/yr 1-site or $599\/yr 15-site; $999\u2013$1,799 lifetime) has multi-vendor marketplace built in.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling courses B2B? You&#8217;ll need proper invoicing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-paced courses sold to individuals work fine with PayPal receipts. But the moment you start selling to <strong>companies<\/strong> \u2014 team training subscriptions, corporate bulk seats, custom course development, coaching contracts, retainer training agreements \u2014 PayPal receipts aren&#8217;t enough. B2B buyers need <strong>proper PDF invoices<\/strong> with their company name, VAT\/GST\/ABN numbers, line-item tax breakdowns, and credit notes for refunds. Their accounts payable departments literally won&#8217;t process payment without one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sikshya LMS doesn&#8217;t generate compliant tax invoices \u2014 it&#8217;s a course platform, not an invoicing tool. Pair it with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/matrixaddons.com\/plugins\/easy-invoice\/?utm_source=mantrabrain&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-create-a-course-selling-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Invoice<\/a><\/strong> by MatrixAddons (free on WordPress.org) and you get automated PDF invoices on every course sale plus the ability to send manual invoices for custom B2B deals (corporate training quotes, coaching packages, consulting retainers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Free tier (WordPress.org)<\/strong> \u2014 unlimited invoices &amp; quotes, automatic PDF generation, PayPal gateway, client database, 10 templates, multi-tax (VAT\/GST\/sales tax) compliance, 150+ currencies<\/li><li><strong>Pro from $79\/yr or $199 lifetime<\/strong> \u2014 9 payment gateways (Stripe, Razorpay for India, Paystack for Africa, Mollie for Europe), recurring invoices for ongoing training retainers, client portal where corporate buyers view + pay all invoices, Smart Reminders (recovers 30%+ of overdue invoices), two-way QuickBooks\/Xero\/FreshBooks accounting sync<\/li><li><strong>Agency $399 lifetime unlimited sites<\/strong> \u2014 white-label, team roles, audit log \u2014 perfect for training agencies or course marketplaces selling under multiple brands<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comparing self-hosted vs SaaS invoicing tools (FreshBooks, Wave, QuickBooks, Xero) for your course business? See our broader guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/best-invoice-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best invoice software 2026 \u2014 10 tools ranked by 5-year cost<\/a>. Course creators running B2B sales typically save $1,500\u2013$3,100 over 5 years with Easy Invoice Lifetime vs cloud SaaS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/matrixaddons.com\/plugins\/easy-invoice\/?utm_source=mantrabrain&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-create-a-course-selling-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Easy Invoice \u2192<\/a>     <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-invoice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free on WP.org<\/a>     <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/best-invoice-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare invoice software<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to create a course selling website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roughly <strong>$80\u2013$200\/year<\/strong>: domain ($12), WordPress hosting ($50\u2013$120\/yr), and optionally Sikshya Pro ($99\u2013$599\/yr) when you need Stripe, subscriptions, or marketplace features. The Sikshya LMS plugin itself is free. Compared to Teachable ($468\/year minimum, plus 5% transaction fees) or Kajabi ($1,788\/year minimum), the WordPress route saves $400\u2013$1,700\/year forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which is the best WordPress LMS plugin for selling courses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a><\/strong> for most instructors in 2026 \u2014 native PayPal checkout in the free version, lifetime license option, 0% transaction fees. <strong>LearnDash<\/strong> is the established enterprise alternative ($159\/year+). See our <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/wordpress-lms-plugins\/\">full WordPress LMS plugin comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to know how to code?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. WordPress + Sikshya LMS is designed for non-developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I sell courses with PayPal only, or do I need Stripe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PayPal-only is enough to launch. Sikshya LMS supports PayPal natively in the free plugin. Upgrade to Sikshya Pro Growth ($149\/year or $499 lifetime) for Stripe + 6 more gateways and recurring subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I send invoices for B2B course sales?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sikshya LMS sends PayPal payment receipts but not compliant tax invoices. For B2B buyers (companies, training departments, corporate teams) you need proper PDF invoices with VAT\/GST\/sales tax line items. Install <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/matrixaddons.com\/plugins\/easy-invoice\/?utm_source=mantrabrain&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-create-a-course-selling-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Invoice<\/a><\/strong> alongside Sikshya \u2014 free on WordPress.org for unlimited invoices, or $199 lifetime for Pro features like Stripe gateway, client portal, and accounting sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I issue certificates on course completion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sikshya LMS ships <strong>basic PDF certificates in the free plugin<\/strong>. For QR-code verification URLs, upgrade to Sikshya Pro Growth tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I create a course selling website without WordPress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 SaaS platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, Podia. The tradeoff: monthly fees forever and 5\u201310% transaction fees. Self-hosted WordPress + Sikshya LMS is dramatically cheaper for a long-term business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to launch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical setup: under an hour. First complete course: 1\u20133 weeks of focused work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Launch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hardest part isn&#8217;t the tech \u2014 it&#8217;s deciding to start. The technical setup is genuinely under an hour with Sikshya LMS. If you&#8217;re also serving B2B clients, add Easy Invoice ($0 free or $199 lifetime) on day one so you can issue proper PDF invoices the first time a company asks for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe0a7de2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sikshya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Sikshya LMS Free \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/try.mantrabrain.com\/try-sikshya-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Sikshya Pro Sandbox<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/wordpress-lms-plugins\/\">Best WordPress LMS Plugin 2026: 6 Tested Picks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS \u2014 Complete Feature Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/wordpress-education-themes\/\">Best Free WordPress Education Themes (2026)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/best-invoice-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Invoice Software 2026: 10 Tools Ranked<\/a> \u2014 essential for course creators selling B2B (companies, training departments, corporate teams)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/best-invoicing-plugin-for-wordpress\/\">Best WordPress Invoice Plugin (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does it cost to create a course selling website?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Roughly $80-$200\/year: domain ($12), WordPress hosting ($50-$120\/yr), and optionally Sikshya Pro ($99-$599\/yr) when you need Stripe, subscriptions, or marketplace features. 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