Websites 101: A How-to Series for Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Non-profits

Sept. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- The West Brighton Community LDC, COAHSI, and Netpreneurs sponsor a four-part series of workshops about website design on Staten Island, NY.

The first three workshops, on October 3, 10, and 24, are led by Susan Fowler, Netpreneur, usability expert, software designer, college professor, and owner of Fast Smart Web Design (http://fastsmartwebdesign.com). The Tech Doctor sessions on November 7 are one-to-one consultations with tech gurus.

The series gives artists, entrepreneurs, and non-profits the vocabulary and skills needed to create and maintain a personal or professional website. One attendee wins a free website, which is built during the first three sessions using a no-fee website-building platform. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along.

The workshops are free, but space is limited and an RSVP is required—people interested in participating should call 718-414-6904. The workshops are held at the West Brighton Community Local Development Corporation offices, 705 Forest Avenue, (second floor rear).

The line-up is:

Wednesday, October 3, 7:00-8:30 pm: How Much Do You Have to Pay for a Website? Is free good? Why free is often the right choice for a start-up. Win a free website.

Wednesday, October 10, 7:00-8:30 pm: The Surprising Secrets of Effective Design. Why what you know about print doesn't work online. The four “I am’s” and how they guarantee a good design. Strange color facts.

Wednesday, October 24, 7:00-8:30 pm: SEO—What's your Story and How Do You Tell People? How to provide information about yourself and your products without engaging in shameless self-promotion.

Wednesday, November 7, 4-9 pm: One-on-one Tech Doctor's Hours, by appointment only.

The Tech Doctor sessions are for anyone who can’t figure out what plug-ins are; who isn’t getting the most out of social media; who’s considering making a mobile app; who has an email list stuck in Excel and want to learn about email marketing programs, and so on. Attendees are invited to bring their technology issues for a free 90-minute session with a tech guru.

Space is limited, so an RSVP is required. Participants can sign up during the first three workshops or by calling 718-414-6904.

This workshop series is a collaboration of COAHSI (http://statenislandarts.org), WBCLDC/BOC of Staten Island (http://westbrightonldc.com), and Netprenuers (http://www.meetup.com/Staten-Island-Netpreneurs/).

The West Brighton Community Local Development Corporation (WBCLDC) is the New York City Business Outreach Center of Staten Island. The Netprenuers is a peer-to-peer business group, hosted and co-sponsored by WBCLDC.

The Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI) cultivates a sustainable and diverse cultural community for the people of Staten Island. Funding for all professional development seminars is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; the New York State Council on the Arts; JP Morgan Chase Foundation; and the Staten Island Foundation. COAHSI also receives support from New York City Council members James Oddo and Debi Rose, and our artist, individual, family, and business members.