Does your online course still feel fresh and exciting—or is it stuck in the past? With 2025 around the corner, now is the perfect time to check in and see if your course is still serving your students and your business goals.

In this post, I’ll walk you through five clear signs that your course might need a glow-up—and help you decide whether it’s worth your energy to update or not. Because let’s face it, not every course needs a full makeover. But if you’re spotting two or more of these signs, it’s time to take action.

Sign 1: You’re Not Excited to Sell It

💡 If your course doesn’t excite you anymore, it’s a major red flag.

Whether you sell your course year-round or during specific launch windows, your energy and excitement about the product matter. If you’re dreading promoting it, it might be because:

• The course no longer reflects your current expertise or interests.
• The support elements (like live calls or a community group) no longer align with your lifestyle or business model.

✅ Action Step: Revisit your offer. What updates would reignite your enthusiasm and make the course feel more aligned with who you are today?

Sign 2: You’re Seeing Mixed or Negative Feedback

🎯 Patterns in student feedback can reveal hidden gaps.

A single refund or negative review isn’t cause for panic, but consistent feedback pointing to the same issues is worth investigating. Look at:

• Questions students frequently ask about specific modules.
• Low course completion rates or login activity.

✅ Action Step: Use feedback and data to identify where your course might need more clarity, updated content, or better engagement strategies.

Sign 3: Your Industry Has Shifted

🚀 Is your course keeping up with industry changes?

For fast-evolving fields like tech or social media marketing, what worked a year ago might already be outdated. Even evergreen topics like fitness or nutrition benefit from periodic updates to reflect new research or tools.

✅ Action Step: Audit your content for relevance. Small additions, like a bonus module or updated resources, can make a big impact.

Sign 4: Your Students Aren’t Getting Results

🔥 Your course’s success depends on your students’ results.

If students are struggling to apply your content or achieve the promised outcomes, it’s time to assess:

• Are your instructions clear and actionable?
• Does your course address mindset challenges in addition to practical steps?

✅ Action Step: Weave mindset tips into lessons and create feedback loops, like surveys or check-in emails, to support students through their journey.

Sign 5: Low Repurchase or Retention Rates

💡 Are your students coming back for more?

A great course doesn’t just teach—it transforms. If students aren’t progressing to your next offer or recommending your course to others, it might mean your course isn’t creating the momentum they need.

✅ Action Step: Analyze your course’s ascension path. How well does it prepare students for your higher-level offers or encourage ongoing engagement?

What’s Your Next Step?

If you’ve noticed two or more of these signs, it’s time for a refresh. But don’t worry—a glow-up doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. Often, small tweaks like updated resources, improved support options, or a more aligned structure can make a huge difference.

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