Squarespace is one of the simplest platforms you can use to create a beautiful website. Whether you’re a blogger, entrepreneur or small-business owner, this hands-on masterclass will teach you how to build your own website or blog from scratch. Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn how to set up and manage a website, and make it search-engine friendly. Plus, you’ll receive guidance on making your site look stylish and professional, as well as expert advice how to continue developing it after the class.
Content
- A detailed overview of setting up and managing a new website or blog on Squarespace
- Adding pages to your website and editing text
- How to style your website with logos, colours and fonts
- The basics of SEO: expert advice on how to make your site search engine-friendly
- Preparing images and creating picture galleries
- Integrating widgets for social media and creating a contact form
- Launching your website online
- Detailed handouts on how to create your Squarespace site and continue working on it at home
- Q&A and feedback on work carried out during the class
Please note this class requires an intermediate level of computer literacy – it is not suitable for absolute beginners. Practical sessions will be carried out on Mac computers in the Guardian’s Education Centre
What to bring
- Ahead of the class, you’re encouraged to put some thought into the content and branding of your website – for example, colour preferences, text for different pages, and any images, illustrations or logos you’d like to use
- You’re also encouraged to bring along a USB stick including some text and images to use when building web pages during the class – although this is not essential
Tutor profile
Allie Astell is a web and online marketing consultant, who has been building Squarespace websites since 2009. She runs the successful web agency Manage My Website, and has many years’ experience training people in website management and social media.
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Details
Dates: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 2016
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £449 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
