Welcome to the Hecto Hints Course Unpublishing Guide! There might be moments when you wish to temporarily or permanently remove a course from public view, either for updates, restructuring, or other reasons. It's essential to understand the implications and process of unpublishing. This guide outlines how to unpublish your course without affecting current students. Let's walk through the steps.

Step-by-Step Guide to Unpublishing Your Course on Hecto Hints

Step 1: Access the Hecto Hints Website.

• Open your preferred browser and enter www.hectohints.com into the address bar.

Step 2: Log into Your Expert Dashboard.

• Click the 'Sign In' button on the homepage.
• Enter your login credentials to access your expert dashboard.

Step 3: Proceed to Your Course Library.

• From the dashboard, select the 'My Courses' option. This will display a list of all the courses you've created.

Step 4: Initiate Unpublishing.

• Locate the course you want to unpublish and click on the 'Unpublish' button or link associated with that course.

Step 5: Understand the Implications.

• A dialog box will appear, detailing the effects of unpublishing:
  • Note 1: "The course would still be accessible to those who have purchased/enrolled in the course."
  • Note 2: "Your course would no longer be available for purchase or enrollment."

Step 6: Confirm Unpublishing.

• After reading and understanding the provided notes, click on the 'Unpublish' button within the dialog box to finalize the action.

Additional Tips:

Tip 1: Regular Communication: 

• If your course has active students, consider sending them a message informing them about the change and ensuring them continued access.

Tip 2: Backup Content: 

• Before unpublishing, it might be beneficial to backup or save essential course content, updates, or feedback.

Tip 3: Re-Publishing: 

• If you plan to make the course available again in the future, make a note or set a reminder for yourself to review and republish it.

Tip 4: Feedback Collection: 

• If you're unpublishing to improve the course, actively seek feedback from current students to understand areas of enhancement.

Unpublishing a course is a significant decision that affects its visibility and new enrollments. Ensure that this action aligns with your strategic goals and objectives for the course. Remember, the Hecto Hints platform offers the flexibility to republish when you're ready, allowing you to control your content's availability effectively.