Build Your Own Website With Tara Gentile
I recently heard about Tara Gentile's Website Kick Start course and just had to learn more about it.I mean, build your own website? Really?Tara kindly agreed to share the deets with me below, so if you're an entrepreneur (techie or not) who'd like to build your own website, read on.
Tell us a little bit about your Website Kick Start course.
Website Kick Start is a 6 week program for learning the ins and outs of building a website you really love and serves your business well.It goes beyond the basic Wordpress set up courses you find elsewhere and details how to customize a robust theme framework with HTML, CSS, plugins, and content strategy.
Why did you create this program?
Short answer? I was tired of people asking me for exactly this information!Longer answer? I wanted to empower entrepreneurs to create a web presence they could be proud of whatever their tech savvy or budget.I got started with designing my own websites with absolutely NO experience, plugging along experiment after experiment, trial and error. I truly want to help others create great websites on their own by teaching them the fundamentals.
Who is this program for?
This program is for beginning business owners: coaches, Etsy shop owners, bloggers, writers, graphic designers, etc.If you're at the stage of your business where you have a budget for web design, you're probably ready to hire a specialist.If you're bootstrapping and getting ready to rock the biz-sphere, this is the program for you.
I consider myself a tech-savvy mama. Would this program be too "beginner" for someone like me?
As long as Wordpress, HTML, CSS, or custom theme development is new to you, this program will save you time AND money. You'll challenge yourself and push your tech skills farther than they've ever been pushed before!
What if someone is NOT tech-knowledgeable. Would they be able to keep up with Website Kick Start?
Yes. Now, if you can't send an email or search Google, save your money.Otherwise, I've heard time and again that my combination of video, text, concrete examples, and support forum will help just about anyone get their tech on.New for this session, I've got a dedicated support technician - my uber talented brother - for our private forum! That means everyone gets better support in an even more timely manner.It's important to remember that new skills take time, energy, and a little frustration to master. That's how it was when you were learning the rest of the skills you use in your business - why not this one?
What is the time investment for Website Kick Start?
If you want to complete your website in 6 weeks, I would suggest allocating about 3-4 hours per week to work on your site. That's about 1 hour per lesson and 2 hours for just playing around with what you've learned.
How much money could someone save by creating their own website through your program?
You could easily save $1000 or more. No, really.A custom Wordpress website can easily run between $1500 and $5000. And once you pay the initial set up fee, you might need to pay your designer or developer regularly for updates and maintenance.Once you learn how to create your own site, you certainly don't need someone else to update it for you! That's a savings of $30-$100 per month!
What do people need to take part in your program?
All you need is a web host and a never-say-die attitude. Two indisputable necessities for any entrepreneur!Thanks, Tara!
If you're interested in building your own website with Tara, then visit the Website Kick Start page now for more information including course outline, FAQs and registration.