Carving out a space for your small business online is essential to growing your customer base. But where do you start? In these classes Web Designer, Stacey Higdon will walk you through claiming your online local listings, starting social media accounts for your business, an introduction to different website builders and content management systems, and help you get started building your own WordPress site.
***The dates for these classes has passed. If you would like to learn more about building your online presence, register online to have one of our website designers complete a free online presence evaluation for your business website.***
Regaining Control of Your Online Presence
***This class has passed. If you are interested in this class, please contact us at sales@custominternet.biz about scheduling future sessions.*** In a world of auto-generated content, chances are your business is already on the internet and you might not even know it! Is your listing complete? Is your information accurate? This course will explain how to conduct an inventory of your own online presence and claim local listings from places such as Google My Business, Bing Places for Business, and Yelp.
Getting Started with Social Media
***This class has passed. If you are interested in this class, please contact us at sales@custominternet.biz about scheduling future sessions.*** Social media has changed the way that people interact with each other and with businesses. Customers can show off their finds, ask questions, and share recommendations. Is your business part of the conversation? This course will provide an overview of some of the most popular social media platforms, which ones work best for different business goals, and how to get your business started. This course is designed for the social media novice.
Website Workshop: What Are My Options
***This class has passed. If you are interested in this class, please contact us at sales@custominternet.biz about scheduling future sessions.*** There are lots of options when it comes to building a website--WordPress, Wix, Weebly…the list goes on and on. But which platform works best for you? What kinds of knowledge and skills will you need? In this course you will be introduced to different website options for a wide range of skills and budgets. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different website platforms including WordPress, Joomla, and Website Builder, as well as others.
WordPress Workshop: Getting Started
***This class has passed. If you are interested in this class, please contact us at sales@custominternet.biz about scheduling future sessions.*** Starting a website can, at times, seem overwhelming. But, having a place on the web for your customers (that you can update yourself) can also be very rewarding. This workshop is ideal for beginners with little to no WordPress experience. Topics include: planning your website, the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, and an overview of the dashboard and tools used to create a WordPress site. Time is blocked at the end of the workshop for students to gain hands-on experience with WordPress.
Request Your Online Presence Evaluation
Let our web & social team perform an evaluation of your company’s online presence. With training and certifications in Search Engine Optimization, Social Marketing, Google My Business, and Website Accessibility, our team has the skills to guide you and your business into greater visibility on the web!
