Kajabi in 5 Minutes

About Kajabi in 5 Minutes

Useful bits of Kajabi in short and maybe even funny episodes.

Publisher

JD

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Dec 2024

Latest episode

5 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 74 episodes have a transcript.

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   5 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kajabi Community Product Review

   Episode 74 Summary In this episode of Kajabi in 5 Minutes, we analyze the Kajabi Community product and learn how recent updates now include unlimited access groups across all Kajabi plans. We walk through how access groups work, how to use Community for both free and paid engagement, and the many features available inside the platform. I also share practical tips for testing the Community experience properly and highlight Kajabi’s newly updated all-in-one mobile app. If you’re looking to build stronger audience engagement inside Kajabi, this episode is a must-listen. I’ve got some things that may help you with Kajabi: Kajabi in 5 Minutes YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kajabiin5Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/@Kajabiin5Minutes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi 30 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/30days-kajabi (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/30days-kajabi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi Blog: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/blog (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/blog?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi Code course: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/code (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/code?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi SEO course: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/seo (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/seo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) These next promotions are only active for a short time throughout the year 3 Months for $99: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/3months-for-99 (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/3months-for-99?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) 60 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/60-day-trial (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/60-day-trial?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) 50% off for 12 Months: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/kajabi-half-price (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/kajabi-half-price?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Episode Overview Introduction Welcome to Kajabi in 5 Minutes. In this episode, I’m talking about the Kajabi Community product and why it’s become a much bigger deal since the recent updates to Kajabi’s plans. With Kajabi’s latest changes, the Community product and unlimited access groups are now included in all plans, from Kickstarter to Pro. Previously, each access group counted against your product quota, which made communities feel expensive or restrictive to use. That limitation is now gone. This change reflects Kajabi’s broader evolution toward better supporting what creators actually need. Community engagement has become essential for anyone building an audience, brand, or online business. What the Kajabi Community Product Is (and Isn’t) The Community product isn’t automatically created for you. If you don’t set it up, it won’t exist in your account. To get started, you’ll need to go into Products in the Kajabi menu and choose either All Products or Community. From there, you can create your Community space. The key thing you’ll need is an access group. Think of an access group as a user group inside your Community. A simple way to begin is to create one access group and treat that as your main community. Anyone in that group will be able to use the Community features you allow. How Access Groups Work with Offers From a technical perspective, access groups are tied to offers. If you’re selling something in Kajabi and want buyers to access your Community, you’ll add the access group to the list of products included in that offer. When someone completes checkout, they’re automatically added to that access group. Inside the Community, what someone can see or do depends on which access groups they belong to. Because access groups are now unlimited, you can create multiple levels of access without worrying about product limits. Using Community for Free and Paid Engagement One powerful way to use Kajabi Community is as a free entry point for your audience. Instead of relying on Facebook groups or external platforms, you can bring people directly into your Kajabi ecosystem. This means: You automatically collect email addresses Members get used to your platform They already have a login and profile This removes mental barriers later when you want to sell something. Your audience already knows how to access your content, which makes purchasing much easier. On top of a free community tier, you can also create paid tiers. These might include: Weekly coaching or Q&A sessions Exclusive discussions Higher-level engagement or support Each paid tier simply uses a different access group attached to a paid offer. A member can belong to both a free access group and one or more paid access groups at the same time. What You Can Do Inside Kajabi Community The Community product is large and feature-rich, which can feel overwhelming at first. Inside the Community, you can: Chat and direct message members Create forums and discussion threads Send video messages Host group rooms or one-on-one video spaces Run challenges and assign points Use leaderboards Host meetups with RSVP functionality Embed content like pages, courses, websites, or YouTube playlists You can also customise names, emojis, and settings, and create user guidelines that members must agree to when they join. While some users report occasional glitches, many people use the Community product successfully. Kajabi is investing heavily in it, and improvements continue to roll out. How to Test the Community Experience Properly If you’re serious about using Kajabi Community, it’s important to experience it from the user’s perspective. Create an account for yourself as a user and grant that account access to the Community. Make sure you: Use a different email than your Kajabi admin login Log in using a different browser or incognito/private window This prevents admin cookies from interfering with the customer experience and gives you a clear view of how your community actually feels to members. Kajabi’s Updated Mobile App Experience Kajabi has also recently redesigned its mobile app. Instead of having separate apps for courses and Community, everything is now combined into one app. This creates a smoother experience for your customers, especially if they’ve purchased a course that includes community engagement. This update is part of Kajabi’s broader Kajabi Evolved release from September and makes the Community product even more compelling. Final Thoughts If you’re building a community, the Kajabi Community product is absolutely worth exploring. Create an access group, click around, test the features, and see how it fits into your business. I’ll see you next week for more Kajabi tips.

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   29 Dec 2025

   Free & Low-Cost Alternatives for SEO, Scheduling & Video (Tools I Use Alongside Kajabi)

   Episode 73 Summary In this episode of Kajabi in 5 Minutes, I share the free and low-cost tools I use alongside Kajabi to run my business efficiently. I cover Google Search Console and Google Analytics for website insights, cal.com for scheduling, Google Meet for video calls, Loom for video messaging, and Descript for podcast recording and editing. I also touch on Microsoft Clarity for heatmaps, Ahrefs Webmaster Tools for SEO, and the AI tools I use, including Gemini, ChatGPT, and Midjourney. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to keep costs low while building smart systems. I’ve got some things that may help you with Kajabi: Kajabi in 5 Minutes YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kajabiin5Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/@Kajabiin5Minutes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi 30 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/30days-kajabi (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/30days-kajabi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi Blog: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/blog (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/blog?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi Code course: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/code (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/code?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi SEO course: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/seo (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/seo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) These next promotions are only active for a short time throughout the year 3 Months for $99: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/3months-for-99 (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/3months-for-99?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) 60 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/60-day-trial (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/60-day-trial?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) 50% off for 12 Months: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/kajabi-half-price (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/kajabi-half-price?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Episode Overview Introduction Welcome to this episode of Kajabi in 5 Minutes. Today, I’m stepping slightly outside my usual Kajabi-only focus to share some of the tools I use alongside Kajabi in my business. These are tools I’ve found genuinely helpful, especially if you’re looking to keep costs low while still running things efficiently. Google Search Console Google Search Console is a free tool provided by Google for anyone who owns a website. It shows you how your site performs in organic search, including which queries people use to find your pages. While it takes a little time to get used to the interface, it’s much simpler than Google Analytics. You can see which pages are bringing in traffic and what search terms are acting as organic traffic magnets. I don’t check it weekly, but every time I log in, I find useful insights—and it’s free. Google Analytics I also use Google Analytics, although I find it more complicated. The main difference is that Google Analytics shows all traffic sources, including direct visits and referrals, while Google Search Console focuses purely on organic search traffic. If I’m curious about overall site traffic, Google Analytics is where I look. Calendar Scheduling with cal.com For scheduling, I use cal.com. I used to use Calendly and loved it, but I eventually asked myself why I was paying a monthly fee when I didn’t need to. cal.com has a very robust free plan, an easy-to-use interface, and does everything I need. If you want a powerful calendar tool without paying $10–$12 a month, this is a great alternative. Video Conferencing with Google Meet I previously used Zoom, but for the same reason, I stopped paying for it. Since I already use Google Workspace, Google Meet fits perfectly into my workflow and works well for all my video conferencing needs. Video Messaging with Loom One tool I do pay for is Loom. It’s excellent for recording short video messages, screen sharing, and walking clients through work I’ve completed. The AI features are helpful, the Chrome extension works smoothly, and the interface is simple. It saves me time when I don’t feel like typing long emails. Podcast Recording & Editing with Descript I record and edit this podcast using Descript. It’s one of the more expensive tools I use, but it’s worth it. It makes podcast editing easy, efficient, and intuitive, and the AI features are very strong. Heatmaps with Microsoft Clarity I recently discovered Microsoft Clarity, which I haven’t fully started using yet. It works like a heatmap tool—similar to Hotjar—but it’s completely free. It allows you to see how visitors interact with your pages, which I’m excited to explore without having to pay for premium heatmap software. SEO Insights with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools If you’re interested in SEO, Ahrefs offers a free Webmaster Tools account. It’s a limited version of their full product, but still incredibly useful. You can see keyword data, backlinks, and estimated traffic. Compared to paid tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush, this free option is a great starting point. You can usually find it via the Ahrefs footer links or by searching “Ahrefs Webmaster Tools.” AI Tools I Use For AI, I primarily use Gemini, which is included with my Google Workspace account. I also use ChatGPT from time to time. For images, I enjoy using Midjourney. While it creates impressive visuals, I’m still learning how to get exactly what I want from it—but it’s fun to experiment with. Final Thoughts Kajabi covers most of my business needs, so I only use a few additional tools to fill in the gaps. I wanted to share these options because many people are just getting started and don’t want to spend much money. Between free tools like cal.com, Google Meet, Google Search Console, Microsoft Clarity, and Ahrefs Webmaster Tools, you can build a solid setup without a big monthly budget. I’ll be back next week with more Kajabi-focused content.

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   22 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Kajabi Transaction Fees Explained + Cohort-Based Courses Overview

   Episode 72 Summary In this episode of Kajabi in 5 Minutes, we review how Kajabi’s third-party transaction fees work, including when they apply and how much each plan is charged if you use Stripe. I also explain why Kajabi Payments or PayPal are often the better choice, especially on the Kickstarter plan. Then, I dive into Kajabi’s new cohort-based courses, highlighting how they allow you to manage multiple groups within one course. I also cover the new calendar-based drip scheduling feature, which makes planning live and group programmes much easier. I’ve got some things that may help you with Kajabi: Kajabi in 5 Minutes YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kajabiin5Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/@Kajabiin5Minutes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi 30 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/30days-kajabi (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/30days-kajabi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi Blog: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/blog (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/blog?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi Code course: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/code (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/code?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Kajabi SEO course: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/seo (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/seo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) These next promotions are only active for a short time throughout the year 3 Months for $99: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/3months-for-99 (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/3months-for-99?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) 60 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/60-day-trial (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/60-day-trial?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) 50% off for 12 Months: https://www.thecoachsupport.com/kajabi-half-price (https://www.thecoachsupport.com/kajabi-half-price?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promotion) Episode Overview Introduction Welcome to Kajabi in 5 Minutes, where we break down Kajabi updates and features in quick, practical episodes. In this episode, we clarify Kajabi’s transaction fees and explore the powerful new cohort-based course feature, including how calendar-based drip scheduling works for group programmes. Third-Party Payment Processing Fees Explained In this episode, I want to clarify two things I’ve mentioned before but didn’t fully explain. One of them involves a change (or possibly a correction) around Kajabi’s pricing and transaction fees. With Kajabi’s newer plans, there are third-party payment processing transaction fees. This applies when you use Stripe as a standalone payment processor, rather than Kajabi Payments. To be clear, this transaction fee is charged by Kajabi, not Stripe, and it is separate from Stripe’s own processing fees. When these plans were first released, I previously said that transaction fees applied if you didn’t use Kajabi Payments. However, that’s not entirely accurate. If you use Kajabi Payments or PayPal, you are not charged these transaction fees. The fee only applies if you are using Stripe. Kajabi Transaction Fees by Plan Here’s how the transaction fees break down if you use Stripe: Kickstarter Plan: 5% Basic Plan: 2% Growth Plan: 1% Pro Plan: 0.5% If you’re on the Kickstarter plan, that 5% fee is significant. In most cases, there’s no real reason to use Stripe instead of Kajabi Payments on this plan. Using Kajabi Payments (or PayPal, if you prefer) helps you avoid this fee altogether. I’m not entirely sure whether Kajabi changed this after launch or if I initially misunderstood the setup, but this is how it works now. Introducing Cohort-Based Courses in Kajabi Now for the more exciting update: cohort-based courses. A cohort-based course is a new type of Kajabi course product that allows you to organise content into folders, with each folder representing a specific group or cohort going through the course at the same time. This is especially powerful if you run live launches or group programmes where everyone starts together, follows the same timeline, and completes the experience as a group. Instead of creating a brand-new course for each launch, you can use one course product and manage multiple cohorts inside it. Why Cohort-Based Courses Are So Powerful Each cohort folder gives you full control over the content for that specific group. You can: Add or remove lessons for one cohort without affecting others Upload recordings of live sessions directly into that cohort Ensure future cohorts don’t see content from previous groups This makes it incredibly flexible if your programme evolves over time. Calendar-Based Drip Scheduling One feature I didn’t highlight before is how drip scheduling works differently in cohort-based courses. Instead of dripping content based on the number of days since someone enrolled, content is released based on specific calendar dates. This is a game-changer for planning. If holidays, breaks, or schedule changes come up, you don’t need to recalculate drip delays. You simply choose the date you want each module to open. For example, if you want Module 1 to open on 13 July, you set that date—and that’s it. This makes it much easier to map out content releases when you’re guiding a group through a live or semi-live experience. Final Thoughts Cohort-based courses are a powerful enhancement to Kajabi, especially for creators running live group programmes. Combined with calendar-based drip scheduling, they make course delivery far more flexible and organised. Tune in next week for more Kajabi tips and updates.

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Kajabi Community Product Review

Published 5 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And it's usable. I know lots of people use the community, so it is a very usable product. Inside of it, you can do lots of things. You can chat, you can have forums, you can have video messaging, you can have big rooms, you can do one-on-one messaging. You can invite just one person into the room to just have a one on one. It can be an open group. When I say room, I mean like a video message. You can direct chat. You can have challenges. You can have a leaderboard based off of points that you assign to people for doing stuff in the community. You can have meetups. People can RSVP, all sorts of stuff. […]

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