Do you need a professional website but don’t have the time or skills to build it yourself? Take the hassle out of website creation with this class. We’ll build your website for you, and you’ll learn how to maintain it - all you have to do is show up! This class is perfect for busy professionals, small business owners, and anyone looking to establish an online presence with minimal effort. This class can be used for a brand-new website or a re-design of an existing website. During class you’ll provide content and feedback and collaborate with others in the creation process. Participants should have a basic understanding of browsers, commonly used software applications, an active email address, and a laptop.
In this three-part course, web designer Jennifer Merritt will walk you through the steps of building a website from scratch. Take all three parts, or just one or two. Participants should have a basic understanding of browsers, commonly used software applications, an active email address, a laptop, and be able to resize and crop photos.
Part 1 (Meets twice) -- Developing your Website’s Brand: Gathering and organizing content before building your website is essential to maintaining a consistent and effective message. Develop your brand and prepare your content and decide on essential branding elements such as logos, colors, and fonts.
Part 2 (Meets four times) -- Build Your Website: This class is perfect for DIYers, small business owners, and anyone looking to create a portfolio or blog. You’ll build a website in a supportive group setting, learning the essentials of web design and navigation through a user-friendly website editor.
Part 3 (Meets twice) -- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Small Businesses: Learn key concepts in local SEO, traditional SEO, and image SEO and gain practical skills in setting up your website for long-term growth. Develop a deeper understanding of how search engines find websites, and advance quickly with the resources and check-lists while planning your SEO strategy.
When: Tuesdays, 9/10 and 9/17 (Part 1), 9/24 to 10/15 (Part 2) and/or 10/22 and 10/29 (Part 3)