Your first website: No code, no fuss, just done

Event description

A website is your business’s online home, but getting one built can feel costly, complicated and overwhelming. The good news? You can create a simple, professional website yourself without writing a single line of code.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to plan, design and publish your own site using beginner-friendly tools. Perfect for small and solo business owners who need to get online quickly, affordably and without the tech stress.

This workshop will cover:

• Website essentials – what every small business site needs
• Choosing the right platform – Squarespace, Wix, Shopify and more
• Structuring your site – pages, navigation and user flow
• Design basics – easy ways to make your site look polished
• Adding content – copy, images and calls-to-action
• Going live – domains, hosting and launch tips.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with:

• A plan for building or improving your website
• The skills to design and publish your own site
• Confidence to manage and update your site yourself.

Presented by: Lauren Duffy
Duration: Two hours
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About the Presenter

Lauren is a full-stack digital marketer with over 15 years of experience across both business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors, including e-commerce, tech, health and wellbeing and the arts. She specialises in customer acquisition and retention strategies, with deep expertise in email marketing, search engine marketing and paid social campaigns.

As a Digital Advisor with Business Foundations, Lauren works one-on-one with small businesses through the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Program, helping them build digital capability and confidence. Known for her practical, down-to-earth approach, she’s passionate about making marketing feel achievable – and even enjoyable – for time-poor business owners.

This workshop is presented by the Digital Solutions Program.
Please note that by continuing the registration process, you acknowledge and agree your information will be shared with the Commonwealth Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes.