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Small Business Websites 101
August 26, 2019 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The The Ontario Digital Main Street Initiative is hosting a FREE workshop as part of the Digital Main Street Project!
There is a lot to consider when you’re building a new web site or redesigning an existing one.
This beginner workshop covers everything you need to know, from choosing and registering a domain name, to building the website itself, to making sure it’s secure.
You’ll learn:
- What a domain name is and how to register the right one(s) for your business.
- How to get an email address that matches your domain name.
- How to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) with a fast, accessible, and mobile-friendly website.
- What to consider when choosing a website platform such as WordPress, Shopify, or Squarespace.
- How to set up an online store, how to accept payments online and other e-commerce fundamentals.
- How to make a website secure and back it up regularly.
- What you can do yourself and when to hire a pro.
This workshop is a free workshop for main street small businesses in Hamilton. Laptop computers aren’t absolutely necessary for this class, but we recommend bringing a laptop to follow along.
Seating is limited. Registration is required – please click here to register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-websites-101-hamilton-workshop-registration-60900214180?aff=host
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