About Launch With Laura...
Launch With Laura is an online, 4-part class. By the end of the class every student will have a finished website!
I will use slideshows and video presentations to teach you, step by step, how to create a website.
Classes will NOT be live as it is impossible to coordinate everyone's schedules. You can watch the class any time you want, over and over again for a year!
I teach the class using Weebly as it is THE EASIEST website builder to use. It is NOT Wordpress, so your website will have limitations BUT the trade off is you will feel comfortable making changes to your website without using a programmer. You can still use other website builders such as Squarespace and Wix but know the sample website I create in the videos is a Weebly site.
I will use slideshows and video presentations to teach you, step by step, how to create a website.
Classes will NOT be live as it is impossible to coordinate everyone's schedules. You can watch the class any time you want, over and over again for a year!
I teach the class using Weebly as it is THE EASIEST website builder to use. It is NOT Wordpress, so your website will have limitations BUT the trade off is you will feel comfortable making changes to your website without using a programmer. You can still use other website builders such as Squarespace and Wix but know the sample website I create in the videos is a Weebly site.
What you need...
To participate in the class you will need a computer or tablet with wifi access.
You will need a Facebook account (free).
You will need a Weebly account ($50 a year and includes hosting but start with the FREE account).
You will need a Facebook account (free).
You will need a Weebly account ($50 a year and includes hosting but start with the FREE account).
What class will look like...
- Students will have access to a "Student Only" area of my website. This is were all the videos can be viewed, homework is listed, and useful links and resources can be found.
- During class I will talk directly to students as I teach them, step-by-step how to build a website.
- I will use PowerPoint presentations to teach, but I'll also dive right into the website builder and other online tools to show you what to do.
What you get...
Unit 1: The Groundwork
- Picking a theme (and what to avoid)
- What pages to add
- How to create copy and select images that keep customers on your website
- When to add buttons and where to put forms
- How to pick the right fonts
Unit 2: Graphic Images
- How to be your own graphic designer
- How to break up too much copy
- How to pick colors and fonts
- How to incorporate quotes and testimonials (HINT: dump the testimonial page)
- My secrets to the DIY headshot and finding free photographers
Unit 3: Bribe and Blog
- My big rookie mistake
- How to set up a bribe (for free)
- The incredible benefits of blogging
- How to blog
Unit 4: Final Touches
- SEO
- How to create a custom favicon
- What information MUST be in your footer
- Adding social media icons that match your branding
- Going live!
Bonus 1: Facebook Group
- This piece is pure gold as you will FOREVER be a part of a private FB group.
- Students will communicate with each other via the group.
- Peer-to-peer support will be provided.
- Resources and tips will be shared.
- Questions to me (the teacher) can be asked here so all can benefit from the answers.
Bonus 2: Rewatch Class
- You will be able to rewatch class again and again and again for a full year.
Bonus 3: One-on-One Review
- With your permission, I will log-in to your website account and fix any issues you are having. I will also show you what my suggested changes are and how to make them. I will take a video recording of this personal review, so you can easily watch it and make the changes you want. Generally, I do this right before you are about to go live with your website.
Bonus 4: 1 Stock Image
- I will buy you one LARGE stock image from Fotolia (size 1688 x 1126 px)
