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If you’ve ever felt buried under tech tools just to run your business… you’re not alone.
When I started creating online courses and scaling White Deer, I found myself juggling multiple platforms: one for emails, one for checkouts, one for courses, one for landing pages… and the list kept growing.
It got expensive, it got confusing, and it got old real fast.
Then I found Kartra; the all-in-one platform I now use for almost every single part of my business. And today, I’m sharing exactly how I use it and why it might be the answer you didn’t know you needed.
What Is Kartra?
Kartra is an all-in-one platform designed for online business owners. Instead of piecing together 5 or more tools, Kartra lets you:
- Send marketing emails
- Build sales pages and landing pages
- Host your course or membership
- Create checkout and payment systems
- Set up automations, tagging, and list management
- Host videos and track engagement
- Run affiliate programs
A huge part of your tech backend… all in one place 💜
My Journey from “Tool Soup” to Kartra Simplicity
In the early days, I was using some of these:
- ConvertKit for emails ($50/month)
- Teachable for courses ($99/month)
- Leadpages for landing pages ($79/month)
- SamCart for checkouts ($59/month)
- Zapier to connect it all ($30/month)
That’s $270/month and a lot of fiddly integrations that didn’t always play nice.
With Kartra, I now pay a single subscription (starting at $99/month, although I’m now on a higher plan) and everything just works together. My emails are connected to my courses. My checkouts talk to my tags. My video tracking syncs with automations. It’s smooth, simple, and saves me hours each week.
PS. You can get 30% off with my affiliate code: WD30 – head to www.kartra.com/jacqui to start your free trial.
If you’re just starting out, I used the Starter plan for years… this plan is honestly more than enough. I only upgraded when my business needed more subscribers and emails sent.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Set Your Kartra Up the Right Way from Day One
Download the free checklist that saves future-you from tech headaches and helps you get the most out of your Kartra free trial.
Get your free checklist here: www.diydesignmybiz.com/kartra
What I Use Kartra For
1. Email Marketing
I send newsletters, launch sequences, student emails, and nurture series all from Kartra. It also lets me tag people based on what they do(like watching a masterclass or visiting a sales page) which is gold for targeting warm leads.
2. Freebies + Funnels
Every freebie I offer is set up in Kartra: landing pages, forms, thank you pages, email sequences… the whole shebang. I’ve even built you a Kartra Setup Checklist as a free opt-in, which is hosted entirely inside Kartra too.
3. Course Hosting
All my programs, from DIY Design My Biz to masterclasses, live inside Kartra’s membership portals. I can easily grant or revoke access, drip out content, and track student engagement.
4. Sales + Checkouts
Each of my offers has its own Kartra sales page and checkout form. These are mobile-friendly, customisable, and easy to brand. I can even track who visits which pages and trigger automations from there.
5. Automations & Tagging
This is where Kartra really shines. I can set it to send emails based on behaviour (e.g., someone watched part of a video but didn’t finish), assign tags, or even switch someone between funnels automatically.
Tips If You’re Just Getting Started
- Start small. Use the Starter Plan and build as you go. No need to set up everything in one day.
- Grab my free Kartra Setup Checklist — it walks you through the key things to do first (lists, tags, automations etc).
- Use the free trial. Try Kartra for 30 days free at www.kartra.com/jacqui and use the code WD30 when you’re ready to sign up for 30% off your first payment
- Join a support group. I list my fave Facebook groups inside the checklist — they’re a great place to get help as you go.
- Expect a learning curve. Kartra isn’t the most beginner-friendly software, but it is powerful and worth sticking with. Promise.
If you’re tired of duct-taping your biz together and want a platform that grows with you, I highly recommend giving Kartra a go.
It took some learning. But now that it’s running like clockwork in the background, it’s honestly one of the best decisions I made for my business long-term.
💜 Want to try it for yourself?
Start your 30-day free trial here: www.kartra.com/jacqui
And use code WD30 for 30% off your first payment.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Set Your Kartra Up the Right Way from Day One
Download the free checklist that saves future-you from tech headaches and helps you get the most out of your Kartra free trial.
Get your free checklist here: www.diydesignmybiz.com/kartra
WORK WITH JACQUI:
// DIY Design My Biz: The best course for business owners DIYing their own brand and graphics in Canva. Learn more: https://whitedeer.com.au/diy-dmb
// The Co+Creation Design Club: Design WITH the help of a professional designer in this high-touch coaching space: https://whitedeer.com.au/designclub
// Design Studio: If you’re after fully done-for-you design services my studio team can help! https://whitedeer.com.au/designstudio
