Business Website Basics

In this, the first in our Website development series, participants will learn the fundamentals of how the internet and websites really work and what it will take to develop a website for their business. Topics include how to choose a domain name, web hosting, and whether and how to hire a website designer or to select a do-it-yourself option. In addition, the discussion will include how to add e-commerce - the ability to sell products and services on the web - to a website.

You can participate in this workshop online either live in the virtual classroom or you can access a recorded, self-paced version of the workshop where you ask the instructor questions in a discussion board/bulletin board format, or you can do both! The self-paced online option for this workshop is open to enrollment and participation for the two weeks following the live session. To participate in this online workshop, you must have a computer on which you can download software (Windows 2000 or OS10 or above) with access to the internet (dialup is fine) and speakers or a computer headset/microphone. Generally you cannot take this workshop using a public access computer (e.g., libraries, Career Centers).

*When registering for this workshop, please indicate whether you plan to participate in the live or self-paced option.

Creating Your Website

Participants will learn how to use a simple and free web page editor - Seamonkey Composer - to either create their own website or edit an HTML website created by someone else. This hands-on workshop is conducted in a mobile computer lab using PC laptops. Computer mouses will be supplied for those unfamiliar with working on a laptop, however, participants who are more comfortable on a Mac must supply their own Mac laptop.

Marketing & Promoting Your Website

In this, the third in our Website Development Series, you will learn what is involved in getting a site listed on search engines, find free links, and how to use both website and non-website promotion tools to increase web business. Development of a website marketing budget and tracking the effectiveness of marketing efforts will be discussed as well. Those interested in this session should attend the earlier workshops, Business Website Basics and Planning Your Website Success, or have an understanding of those issues.

You can participate in this workshop online either live in the virtual classroom, or you can access a recorded, self-paced version of the workshop where you ask the instructor questions in a discussion board/bulletin board format, or you can do both! The self-paced online option for this workshop is open to enrollment and participation for a two week period following each live workshop. To participate in this online workshop, you must have a computer on which you can download software (Windows 2000 or OS10 or above) with access to the internet (dialup is fine) and speakers or a computer headset/microphone. Generally you cannot take this workshop using a public access computers (e.g., libraries, Career Centers).

Planning Your Website Success

Explore further issues pertaining to the development of a website in this, the second of our Website Development Program. This session will cover developing a website plan. Participants will learn how to develop content as well as structure; and understand how to work with a web designer, if needed. Those interested in this session should attend the earlier workshop, Business Website Basics, or have an understanding of those issues. (This course is a prerequisite to the Creating Your Website workshop.)

You can participate in this workshop online either live in the virtual classroom (see options), or you can access a recorded, self-paced version of the workshop where you ask the instructor questions in a discussion board/bulletin board format, or you can do both! The self-paced online option for this workshop is open to enrollment and participation at the times listed in the Options at the left.

To participate in this online workshop, you must have a computer on which you can download software (Windows 2000 or OS10 or above) with access to the internet (dialup is fine) and speakers or a computer headset/microphone. Generally you cannot take this workshop using a public access computer (e.g., libraries, Career Centers).

Cost: 30.00 .

You will be able to pay by credit card online or by mailing in a check.