Overview of Instruction
Four hours to learn how to design, build and update your own website EASILY. All skill levels welcome. Our hands on workshops are small group and collaborative. They are perfect for Small Businesses, Musicians, Artists. Anyone At All.
We will show you how to begin with your own domain name and finish with a website that is easy to update and effectively represents your talents/business. If you already have a website we will show you how to make it even better. A website is the most affordable and effective way to market yourself. Easy and affordable; these workshops are a fraction of the cost at standard continuing education/universities.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops so they can participate in the process. Documentation of the Workshop is provided in both print and PDF format. Additional resources and recommendations are provided to expand on topics covered during the Workshop.
How It Works
- DOMAIN NAME
Register a domain name for $10 through Google Apps.
Google Apps is a free service that will allow you to use Gmail for your email. Professional and easy to link to your existing Gmail account.
As part of this service I can also offer a one year affordable hosting option. Contact me for details. - DOMAIN NAME & WEB HOSTING
If you need domain name and web hosting I recommend using Dreamhost.
They offer a free domain name with their web hosting services. Its the most affordable hosting & domain package online. - WEB HOSTING
If you already own a domain name then sign up for affordable web hosting through Dreamhost.
Contact me for discount codes that reduce these costs even more. - CURRENT WORDPRESS USERS
If you already have a WordPress site we will work to customize your website’s design, layout and functionality to effectively promote your business, band or art online. - COMPLETED WEBSITE
At the end of the workshop you will have completed a website. - SUPPORT
I will be available for additional consultation after the workshop.
Schedule
Wednesday, Dec. 15th 10am – 2pm
Saturday, Dec. 18th 10am – 2pm
Tuesday, Dec. 21st 6pm – 10pm
Wednesday, Dec. 29th 6pm – 10pm
Location
Circle of Hope, 2009 Frankford Avenue
Working with WordPress
WordPress is our preferred Content Management System for web site instruction. It is a free state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. It offers extensive free support online through documentation and user supported forums.
Experience
Our principal Web Designer Aryon Hoselton has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Web Design and Digital Imaging. He has taught at Philadelphia University and held Web Workshops at The University of the Arts, Tyler School of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He has over seven years experience creating websites for corporations, artists, musicians and arts organizations.
Download his resume.
Distribution of Proceeds
50% Heads Together Haiti
A group of Haitians who work for community development, education, and social enterprise in their villages.
50% NERD Island
A Mummer Comic Brigade working to build community through collaborative art making in Kensington & Fishtown.
