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November 2022
WEBINAR Website E-Smarts Series
11/03/2022 – Website 101 How to Plan Your New Website: This workshop is a starter course for business owners looking to build their first website. We will discuss what makes a good website and look at some things to consider before making an investment in one. We will compare and contrast the various options available in the marketplace for building a website, and cover the basics of search engine optimization, analytics and website security. 11/10/2022 – Website 102 Usability Design…
Find out more »December 2022
Webinar – ADA Website Accessibility Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners the basics of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility, such as understanding the ADA laws; WCAG accessibility standards; alt tags and screen readers; and potential liability for noncompliance. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »January 2023
Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Introduction to the Shopify Admin and Settings (Shopify Admin & Settings) with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Introduction to the Shopify Admin and Settings (Shopify Admin & Settings) with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 4 – Shopify Collections with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 4 – Shopify Collections with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 5 – Analytics & Marketing with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 5 – Analytics & Marketing with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Smarts: Get More Free Traffic to Your Website with These Simple SEO Techniques
Is your website getting all of the traffic it should be? Is it pulling in leads and sales? If not, your target audience may not be able to find you. Google search drives the majority of traffic on the internet. Learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) and start growing your search presence organically, using tried and true methods that are 100% free! You will Learn: The difference between on-site and off-site SEO How to optimize your pages…
Find out more »February 2023
Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 6
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – How to use Shopify as a full CMS (content management system) – (Part 6) with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Shopify Apps – Part 7
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Shopify Apps, what are they and why do you need them? (Part 7) with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – (Special Part)
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – The financial story behind Shopify Reports and Potential Red Flags (special part) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – (Special Part)
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Tips on Inventory Management and Control (Special Part) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Trademark Basics Special Part
Please join us for Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Trademark Basics – Special Part This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state and federal trademark “registration”; and how…
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Smarts: 20 WordPress Tips & Tricks for Small Businesses
WordPress is by far the most popular content management system. From blogging to eCommerce, it can be a powerful tool for small business website owners to enhance their online presence. In this webinar, we will review some of the key features and benefits of WordPress, how it differs from other platforms, and how you can set yourself up for success. Attend this 2-hour Webinar to discover: How to get started on WordPress Which features set it apart from the pack Must-have…
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Staring an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Doing Business Online – Special Part
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Staring an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, ADA Compliance, Electronic Contracts, Signatures and Records – Special Part This webinar will discuss legal issues in ecommerce, such as using electronic contracts, signatures and records with clients and vendors; state and federal laws; and reducing liability online. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 11
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Theme Customization (Part 11) with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Smarts: Google Analytics 4 For Beginners
As Google has announced discontinuing data collection for Universal Analytics, it’s crucial to begin making the switch to for Google Analytics 4. We will walk through how to set up a new GA4 property and how to switch over from UA. We will go over each of the main features of GA4 and discuss which features are the most valuable for small businesses to tap into. Attend this 2-hour webinar to discover: What is GA4 and how it is different…
Find out more »March 2023
Webinar – Getting Your Business Site Tuned Up for 2023
Why Do I Need A Site Tune-up? You’re probably asking the question…but don’t know the answer. Your customers and Future customers are the answer. Come and learn: Things you can do to improve Your Site performance and visibility Keys to a Successful Site Update Critical Types of Updates And more REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Meta for Business- FB and IG in One Place
META BUSINESS SUITE – FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM IN ONE PLACE We are excited to invite you to our upcoming online webinar on the Meta Business Suite. This powerful platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you streamline your business operations, increase productivity, and improve your bottom line. Whether you’re looking to streamline your accounting, manage your sales pipeline, or improve your customer relationships, the Meta Business Suite has everything you need to succeed. In this webinar,…
Find out more »Webinar – Herramienta de FB e IG en un solo lugar
HERRAMIENTA META DE FACEBOOK E INSTAGRAM PARA TU NEGOCIO Nos complace invitarlo a nuestro próximo seminario web en línea sobre Meta Business Suite. Esta poderosa plataforma ofrece un conjunto completo de herramientas para ayudarlo a optimizar sus operaciones comerciales, aumentar la productividad y mejorar sus resultados. Ya sea que esté buscando optimizar su contabilidad, administrar su flujo de ventas o mejorar sus relaciones con los clientes, Meta Business Suite tiene todo lo que necesita para tener éxito. En…
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Commerce Series: How to Sell Online
How to Sell Online – Part 1 3/23/2023 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while setting up your own online store. In the first webinar of the series, we will discuss the options faced by new store owners and how to choose the right fit for your business goals. We will look at the initial steps needed to launch a store and put yourself in…
Find out more »Webinar – 7 Steps to Maintaining Your WordPress Site
As much fun as it is to develop a WordPress site, it does take a certain amount of knowledge to properly care for and maintain it. In this webinar SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott will walk you through the key areas of the WordPress dashboard that pose the highest security threats, and require the most attention, to help keep things running smooth. Maybe you are a DIY web builder, or you want to learn more to better manage…
Find out more »Webinar – WordPress SEO Tips
Wouldn’t it be nice to know some key tips made to improve your WordPress site’s performance? Attend this webinar, and will learn how to have your pages properly indexed by search engines, that will direct the right viewers you need coming to your site. Sounds interesting? Join our SBDC Web Design Specialist, Darren Elliott, as he shows you some quick easy-to-do WordPress SEO Tips, that will improve how search engines are reading your site. If your site analytics Bounce Rate…
Find out more »April 2023
Webinar – Choosing the Best Website Builder for You and Your Business
If choosing the right domain and hosting is not enough, what about making sure you choose a web builder that is right for you, and for your business? No worries, let SBDC Web Developer and Digital marketing Consultant, Darren Elliott, walk you through the mainstream web builders of today like: Go Daddy, Wix, Weebly, WordPress, and Square Space. Darren has done the homework for you and now, he wants to present you with the Pro’s and Con’s to each,…
Find out more »Webinar – 10 Tips When Buying a Domain Name
What’s in a name? A lot actually! If you are considering a domain name for your business, you will want to join our SBDC Marketing and Web Design Specialist, Darren Elliott for his presentation 10 Tips When Buying a Domain Name. The webinar will walk you through the key considerations you should be keeping in mind when choosing a domain name. Sign up today, for this fun, educational, and interactive presentation. You will be glad you did. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 10 Important Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Web Host
10 Important Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Web Host Getting ready to shop for a hosting company, but don’t know what questions to ask? If so, make room on your calendar to attend, 10 Important Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Web Host. This webinar, will be presented by our SBDC Marketing and Web Development Specialist, Darren Elliott, who will carefully explain how to select the hosting provider that suits your needs, and more! By the end of this presentation,…
Find out more »Webinar – How Your Site Can Rank Well on Google
Why is your site not ranking well with Google, you ask? Whether it’s Google or any other search engine, they all have web development rules that need to be followed. If you think your site can rank better, you will want to attend this webinar. Presented by our SBDC Marketing and Web Design Specialist, Darren Elliott, will walk you through how to follow these rules, so search engines will pay closer attention to your site. Sign up today, to…
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