Your First Website: No Code, No Fuss, Just Done

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 tips

By 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 yourself

Presented by: Lauren Duffy

Duration: 2 hours

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 the Digital Solutions Program.

Please note by continuing the registration process you acknowledge and agree your information will be shared with the Commonwealth Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes.