Classes
We offer a variety of classes tailored to the needs of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-published authors. All our classes are designed to be engaging and practical, ensuring you gain valuable skills that you can apply immediately.
Each class lasts approximately 2 hours and is held online. Class recordings, notes, and other materials will be made available to all registered attendees.
Take single classes or take a bunch! All classes are designed to be independent so you can take the classes you need on the topics you want.
Free Membership
We have made all our online class recordings free - to access them, just sign up for a free account and you'll find them accessible from the user Dashboard.
If you're interested in personalized help, check out our group and private tutoring.
Class Categories
Beginner-Friendly Classes
Learn the essential terminology and concepts needed to get started with your business website. We cover domain names, hosting, website builders, tips for hiring professional help, and more.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding domain names and hosting
- Choosing the right website builder
- Hiring professional help
- Basic website maintenance
- Avoiding common pitfalls
- Building a website on a budget
Why Take This Class?
- Save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in hosting costs and hiring help - Yes, we're serious!
- Save countless hours of time and headaches by learning some of the terminology, tips and tricks, and our awesome resource lists.
- Learn where to find help from low-cost freelancers to choosing the right company to hire.
Class Recording:
A step-by-step guide to creating and managing a WordPress site, including themes, plugins, and customization.
What You'll Learn:
- Setting up a WordPress site
- Choosing and customizing themes
- Installing and managing plugins
- Basic troubleshooting
- Enhancing site performance
Why Take This Class?
- Master WordPress, the most popular website platform.
- Save money on hiring developers by learning to manage your own site.
- Access a curated list of must-have plugins and themes.
Class Recording:
Learn the most effective, low-cost online marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.
What You'll Learn:
- Developing a marketing strategy
- Using social media for marketing
- Email marketing techniques
- Understanding analytics
- Creating engaging content
Why Take This Class?
- Develop a comprehensive online marketing strategy.
- Attract and retain customers with proven digital marketing techniques.
- Save money by learning to do your own online marketing.
Class Recording:
Learn effective social media marketing techniques to engage your audience and grow your brand.
What You'll Learn:
- Creating a social media strategy
- Engaging your audience
- Analyzing social media performance
- Leveraging different social platforms
- Creating shareable content
Why Take This Class?
- Learn how to effectively engage your audience on social media.
- Discover strategies to grow your brand’s online presence.
- Increase your sales and customer loyalty through social media.
Class Recording:
A comprehensive guide to launching your online store using platforms like Shopify, LaunchCart, and WooCommerce.
What You'll Learn:
- Setting up an online store
- Choosing the right e-commerce platform
- Managing products and orders
- Setting up payment gateways
- Marketing your online store
Why Take This Class?
- Launch your online store without needing technical expertise.
- Understand the best e-commerce platforms and tools.
- Learn how to manage products, orders, and payments efficiently.
Class Recording:
Learn the fundamentals of SEO and keyword research to improve your website's visibility on search engines.
What You'll Learn:
- Basics of SEO
- Conducting keyword research
- On-page and off-page optimization
- Tracking SEO performance
- Avoiding SEO penalties
Why Take This Class?
- Increase your website’s visibility and attract more visitors.
- Learn how to do SEO yourself, saving on expensive SEO services.
- Understand how to avoid common SEO mistakes that can hurt your rankings.
Class Recording:
Innovative and cost-effective marketing ideas to boost your business.
What You'll Learn:
- Guerrilla marketing tactics
- Leveraging partnerships and collaborations
- Creative use of digital platforms
- Budget-friendly marketing strategies
- Engaging with your community
Why Take This Class?
- Discover innovative, cost-effective marketing tactics.
- Learn how to stand out from competitors with creative strategies.
- Boost your business growth with unique marketing ideas.
Next Class:
TBD
Learn the basics of website design to create an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly site.
What You'll Learn:
- Website design principles
- User experience and interface design
- Practical design tools and resources
- Designing for accessibility
- Ensuring responsive design
Why Take This Class?
- Learn to create a professional-looking website without hiring a designer.
- Save money by understanding DIY design principles.
- Gain confidence in managing and updating your own site.
Next Class:
TBD
Explore various free and paid website builders and find the best fit for your needs, whether for business, weddings, clubs, events, or personal projects. Learn about manual and AI-powered solutions with their cost and benefits.
What You'll Learn:
- Comparing free and paid website builders
- Building a site for different purposes
- Practical tips for using website builders
- AI-powered site builders
- Ensuring mobile compatibility
Why Take This Class?
- Discover which website builders saves you the most time and money.
- Learn how to create a professional-looking website without hiring a designer.
- Get insights into the best tools and integrations to enhance your site.
Next Class:
TBD
Discover the power of email marketing and how to effectively use it to engage with your audience and grow your business. This class covers the basics of creating, managing, and optimizing email marketing campaigns.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of email marketing
- Building and segmenting email lists
- Crafting compelling email content
- Analyzing email campaign performance
- Best practices for avoiding spam filters
Why Take This Class?
- Learn how to build and grow your email list.
- Create compelling email campaigns that drive engagement and sales.
- Understand how to analyze and optimize your email marketing efforts.
Next Class:
TBD
Leverage the power of AI with ChatGPT to improve customer service, content creation, and more.
What You'll Learn:
- Implementing ChatGPT in your business
- Enhancing customer service with AI
- Using AI for content creation
- Automating routine tasks
- Integrating AI with existing tools
Why Take This Class?
- Leverage AI to enhance customer service and content creation.
- Automate routine tasks to save time and improve efficiency.
- Discover innovative ways to integrate ChatGPT into your business operations.
Next Class:
TBD
Learn how you can use AI to generate images for your website and marketing materials to promote your business.
What You'll Learn:
- Using AI tools for image generation
- Integrating AI-generated images into marketing
- Best practices for using AI in design
- Enhancing images with AI
- Ethical considerations in AI usage
Why Take This Class?
- Create stunning visuals for your marketing materials using AI.
- Save money on graphic design services by generating your own images.
- Learn best practices for integrating AI-generated images into your content.
Next Class:
TBD
Tips for creating compelling content that drives sales and conversions.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding your audience
- Writing persuasive copy
- Using visuals to enhance content
- Content planning and scheduling
- Measuring content effectiveness
Why Take This Class?
- Craft persuasive and engaging content that drives conversions.
- Understand your audience to create targeted, effective messages.
- Use proven techniques to improve your content’s impact.
Next Class:
TBD
Discover how to build a professional-looking website using Wix, with easy-to-use tools and templates.
What You'll Learn:
- Navigating the Wix interface
- Using Wix templates and tools
- Customizing your Wix site
- Adding and managing content
- Using Wix SEO tools
Why Take This Class?
- Quickly create a stunning website using Wix’s user-friendly tools.
- Save on web development costs with DIY site building.
- Customize your site with ease, even if you have no technical skills.
Next Class:
TBD
Practical tips and strategies to help your business thrive in challenging economic times.
What You'll Learn:
- Cost-saving strategies
- Maximizing revenue streams
- Building customer loyalty
- Financial planning and management
- Identifying new opportunities
Why Take This Class?
- Get practical tips to keep your business thriving during tough economic times.
- Learn cost-saving strategies to maximize your budget.
- Build a resilient business that can withstand economic challenges.
Next Class:
TBD
Intermediate Classes
Learn the basics of video editing to create professional-looking videos for your business or personal projects.
What You'll Learn:
- Introduction to video editing software
- Basic editing techniques
- Adding effects and transitions
- Exporting and sharing your videos
- Tips for creating engaging video content
Why Take This Class?
- Enhance your marketing efforts with professional-looking videos.
- Save money on video editing services by learning to do it yourself.
- Gain practical skills that you can use immediately to improve your content.
Next Class:
TBD
Learn the basics of graphic design, including principles, tools, and techniques to create stunning visuals for your business or personal projects.
What You'll Learn:
- Graphic design principles
- Using design tools effectively
- Creating compelling visuals
- Designing for different mediums
- Fundamentals of typography and color theory
Why Take This Class?
- Learn the basics of graphic design, from principles to tools.
- Create visually stunning designs for your business or personal projects.
- Gain skills that can save you money on hiring designers.
Next Class:
TBD
Learn the basics of coding with a focus on practical applications in web development and problem-solving.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding HTML structure
- Styling with CSS
- Practical coding exercises
- Debugging and troubleshooting
- Building a simple web page
Why Take This Class?
- Gain a foundational understanding of web development.
- Learn to create and style basic web pages from scratch.
- Build practical coding skills that can enhance your career or business.
Next Class:
TBD
Learn how to enhance your photos using simple and effective editing techniques. This class covers basic photo editing tools and methods to improve the quality and appearance of your images for personal or business use.
What You'll Learn:
- Basic photo editing principles
- Using popular photo editing software
- Enhancing image quality and correcting flaws
- Adding effects and filters
- Preparing images for online use
Why Take This Class?
- Improve the quality of your photos with easy editing techniques.
- Learn to use popular photo editing software efficiently.
- Enhance your marketing materials with professional-looking images.
Next Class:
TBD
Social Media Marketing Tips and Strategies