Your First Website, No Code, No Fuss, Just Done
About This Event
A website is your business’s online home—but getting one built can feel costly, complicated, and overwhelming. The good news? You can create a simple, professional website yourself without writing a single line of code.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to plan, design, and publish your own site using beginner-friendly tools. Perfect for small and solo business owners who need to get online quickly, affordably, and without the tech stress.
This workshop will cover: Website essentials – What every small business site needs Choosing the right platform – Squarespace, Wix, Shopify and more Structuring your site – Pages, navigation, and user flow Design basics – Easy ways to make your site look polished Adding content – Copy, images, and calls-to-action Going live – Domains, hosting, and launch tipsBy the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with: A plan for building (or improving) your website The skills to design and publish your own site Confidence to manage and update your site yourselfPresented by: Lauren Duffy
About the Presenter: Lauren is a full-stack digital marketer with over 15 years of experience across both B2B and B2C sectors, including e-commerce, tech, health and wellbeing, and the arts. She specialises in customer acquisition and retention strategies, with deep expertise in email marketing, search engine marketing, and paid social campaigns.
As a Digital Advisor with Business Foundations, Lauren works one-on-one with small businesses through the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Program, helping them build digital capability and confidence. Known for her practical, down-to-earth approach, she’s passionate about making marketing feel achievable – and even enjoyable – for time-poor business owners.
This workshop is presented by Business Foundations in partnership with Brisbane City Council.
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