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SUMMARY:Website Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This class is now full! If you would like to be added to a wait list in case of a cancellation\, please send an email to Lori at communications@ncrpc.org. \nThere are also still spaces remaining for the same training scheduled in Concordia on April 6: https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop-2/ \nThis workshop is intended for individuals/business owners interested in creating a new website or updating an existing/out-of-date website. The half-day workshop will give small business owners the opportunity to learn the basics of building and owning a website. The attendees will be hands-on with developing their own site and understanding the process of creating an online presence. \nPlan to bring a laptop computer! \nThe class will walk through: \n\nWebsite basics\nWebsite Do’s and Don’ts\nHow to get started\nPlatforms/Hosting sites to use\nMarketing features to include\nHow to work within the GoDaddy Content Management System\n\nClass size is limited to 8 to allow for more individualized training. \nA waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. \nLocation:\nVisit Salina Annex\, 120 W. Ash Street\nSalina\, KS 67401 \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe workshop will be instructed by Courtney Swanson\, Outreach Coordinator of the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster\, and Susan Penka\, Business Advisor at the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University. Swanson and Penka each bring experience in web development and helping businesses improve their online presence. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Salina\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Developing an Online Presence,Website Development
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SUMMARY:Website Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this class is now closed! \nThis workshop is intended for individuals/business owners interested in creating a new website or updating an existing/out-of-date website. The half-day workshop will give small business owners the opportunity to learn the basics of building and owning a website. The attendees will be hands-on with developing their own site and understanding the process of creating an online presence. \nPlan to bring a laptop computer! \nThe class will walk through: \n\nWebsite basics\nWebsite Do’s and Don’ts\nHow to get started\nPlatforms/Hosting sites to use\nMarketing features to include\nHow to work within the GoDaddy Content Management System\n\nClass size is limited to 8 to allow for more individualized training. Deadline to register is 4/4/2022! \nA waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. \nLocation:\nHoliday Inn Express\n2175 Lincoln Street\, US 81\nConcordia\, KS 66901 \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe workshop will be instructed by Courtney Swanson\, Outreach Coordinator of the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster\, and Susan Penka\, Business Advisor at the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University. Swanson and Penka each bring experience in web development and helping businesses improve their online presence. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Concordia\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Developing an Online Presence,Website Development
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SUMMARY:Website Development and Online Sales
DESCRIPTION:Now that you have heard the basics of websites and online sales\, come learn the next steps. This course will help each business work through the key call to actions for their website home page to increase sales and conversions. Each participant will learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) for pages on their website and be assisted in setting up an online store in WordPress. Participants will also come away with a starting list of content ideas to incorporate in social media efforts and for their E-mail marketing set up. \nPlan to bring a computer and website login information for this in-person class! \nJenRus Freelance instructors specialize in WordPress\, but are also knowledgeable in Square and Wix. \nClass size is limited to 10 to allow for more individualized training and questions. A waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. \nLocation: Marysville\, KS\nLandoll Lanes\n2005 Center St.\nMarysville\, KS 66508 \nIf you cannot attend in person\, please contact us for a Zoom link (email: cottonwood005@gmail.com or communications@ncrpc.org). \nFor those attending in person\, a taco bar will be served! \n*PLEASE NOTE: We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary. \nAbout the Instructor:\nFrom simple sites to elaborate E-commerce sites that pair with in-store Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software\, JenRus Freelance has done it all when it comes to website development. JenRus Freelance is a marketing agency located in Courtland\, Kansas\, that focuses on providing solutions for businesses\, rural economic development\, municipalities\, Chambers of Commerce\, and non-profits. Its Remarkably Rural Consulting Solutions division specializes in providing training and technical assistance in rural communities. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-development-and-online-sales/
LOCATION:Marysville\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Developing an Online Presence,Website Development
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SUMMARY:Website Development
DESCRIPTION:Need a website but not sure where to begin? This introductory course will cover different platforms and how these pair with social media channels. Participants will formulate a basic website using WordPress. \nA variety of topics will be covered based upon common themes and a survey of participants needs. Additional training options\, in addition to basic web development\, could include how to write searchable content for your website\, website structure\, optimizing pictures and more. \nAbout the Instructor:\nFrom simple sites to elaborate E-commerce sites that pair with in-store Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software\, JenRus Freelance has done it all when it comes to website development. JenRus Freelance is a marketing agency located in Courtland\, Kansas\, that focuses on providing solutions for businesses\, rural economic development\, municipalities\, Chambers of Commerce\, and non-profits. Its Remarkably Rural Consulting Solutions division specializes in providing training and technical assistance in rural communities. \n Register for this course
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-development/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Developing an Online Presence,Website Development
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