REPORT: Multi-Domain Strategy for MBSR Training

This is a strategic question that touches on both technical limitations (what Podia allows) and marketing strategy (what is best for your business). Below is a detailed report on how to handle multiple domains and your Free vs. Paid structure.

REPORT: Multi-Domain Strategy for MBSR Training

1. The Technical Answer regarding Podia

Can you connect multiple custom domains to a single Podia account? No.

Podia allows you to connect only one “primary” custom domain per account (e.g., mbsrtraining.com). You cannot have different pages on the same Podia account live on different domains.

However, you CAN still own those other domains and use them. You do not need to pay for multiple Podia accounts to make this work. You use a technique called Domain Forwarding.

The Solution: Domain Forwarding

You will keep mbsrtraining.com as your “Main House.” You can purchase mbsrfree.com, freembsr.org, etc., and set them up to automatically redirect visitors to your Main House.

  • If a user types mbsrfree.com  They are instantly whisked to mbsrtraining.com/free-course.

  • If a user types mbsrtraining.com  They land on your homepage.

Why this is actually better for you: It consolidates your “Google Juice” (SEO). If you split your traffic across 4 different websites, Google sees 4 weak websites. If you point all 4 domains to one website, Google sees one strong, authoritative website.

2. The Strategic Recommendation: “The Freemium Model”

You mentioned you want to offer:

  1. Free Program: 20 Hours (High Quality)

  2. Paid Program: 80 Hours ($97 with Certificate)

Do not separate these onto different websites. The Free program is your number one sales tool for the Paid program. They should live side-by-side.

The “Ladder of Learning” Layout

Here is how you should structure this on mbsrtraining.com to maximize the number of people you help while still generating income.

Tier A: The “Free” MBSR (20 Hours)

  • Location: mbsrtraining.com/free

  • The Goal: To help people who cannot afford to pay, and to build trust with those who can.

  • Content: The core concepts, the audio scans, and the “light” version of the homework.

  • The “Hook”: Inside the free course, you have a lesson called “Want to go deeper?” that explains the benefits of the 80-hour Certification.

Tier B: The “Certified” MBSR ($97)

  • Location: mbsrtraining.com/certification

  • The Goal: Deep transformation and credentialing.

  • Content: The full 80 hours, deep-dive theory, detailed neuroscience, and the Certificate of Completion.

  • The Value: People love certificates. It gives them a sense of completion and professional achievement.

3. How to Execute This (Step-by-Step)

Since you want low maintenance, here is the exact setup:

Step 1: The Domain Setup

  1. Primary Domain: Set mbsrtraining.com as your custom domain inside Podia.

  2. Secondary Domains: Go to your registrar (Hostinger/GoDaddy) where you bought mbsrfree.com and freembsr.org. Look for a setting called “Domain Forwarding”.

  3. The Forward: Set them to forward to https://www.mbsrtraining.com.

Step 2: The Podia Product Setup

You will create two separate products in your Podia dashboard.

Product 1: “Introduction to MBSR (Community Edition)”

  • Price: $0.00 (Free).

  • Description: “A complete 20-hour foundation in mindfulness. No cost, ever.”

  • Content: Upload your 20 hours of material here.

Product 2: “The Complete 80-Hour MBSR Certification”

  • Price: $97.00.

  • Description: “The full, rigorous training based on the UMass Medical School curriculum. Includes Certificate of Completion.”

  • Content: Upload all 80 hours here.

  • Certificate: Podia has a feature to automatically issue a certificate when they finish! You just need to enable it.

Step 3: The Homepage Layout

On your homepage (mbsrtraining.com), you simply ask the visitor to choose their path.

Headline: Two Ways to Learn Mindfulness

Option 1: The Community Course (Free)

  • 20 Hours of Training

  • Core Audio Practices

  • Self-Paced

  • [BUTTON: Start for Free]

Option 2: The Master Class ($97)

  • 80 Hours of In-Depth Study

  • Advanced Neuroscience

  • Certificate of Completion included

  • [BUTTON: Enroll in Certification]

4. Summary of Advice

  1. Domains: Do not try to run distinct websites on Podia. It is technically impossible on one account and bad for marketing. Use Forwarding instead.

  2. The Free/Paid Split: Keep them together. The Free course is the “appetizer” that convinces people to buy the “main course” (Paid).

  3. The Price: $97 is a fantastic price point for an 80-hour certification. It is accessible but significant enough to make students take it seriously.

Does this structure make sense to you? If yes, you can proceed with setting up mbsrtraining.com as your single, powerful home base.

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