Choosing Your Website Platform: A Free Workshop for Business Owners

Shopify, Squarespace, WordPress or Wix? If you've been going round in circles trying to choose a website platform, this free 60-minute online workshop is for you.

Your website platform is one of the first big decisions you make for your business online, and it's not an easy one to undo. Choose the wrong one and you can end up paying for features you don't need, wrestling with a tool that won't grow with you, or rebuilding from scratch a year later.

In this session I'll walk you through a simple, practical way to make the call with confidence, based on how your business actually works rather than what everyone else is using.

What we'll cover

• How the main platforms compare, in plain English

• The questions to ask before you choose: what you sell, how you plan to grow, your budget and how hands-on you want to be

• The real costs: monthly plans, apps, plugins, themes and transaction fees

• Ease of use, design flexibility and who will look after the site day to day

• Online sales, bookings, memberships and other must-have features

• Common mistakes, and when it's worth switching platforms

Who it's for

Founders, small business owners, creatives and early-stage startups who are building their first website, outgrowing their current one, or wondering whether it's time to switch. No technical knowledge needed.

What you'll walk away with

• A clear shortlist (ideally one answer) for your business

• A decision checklist you can come back to

• Answers to your own questions in the live Q&A

Session details

• 60 minutes: 45 minutes of guided content and 15 minutes of open Q&A

• Online, so you can join from anywhere

• Times are in Sydney time (AEDT)

• Free to attend

About your host

I'm Lucy Randall, a Sydney-based digital producer, UX designer and web designer with around 15 years' experience. Through Lucy Randall Studio I work with female founders, creative organisations and early-stage startups, building websites on WordPress and Shopify and helping businesses make smart digital decisions. My background includes senior UX and service design roles in NSW Government and the not-for-profit arts sector, so I've seen what works (and what doesn't) from every angle.

Bring your questions. I'd love to help you find the right fit. Book your free spot and I'll see you there.