WordPress for Your Business or Online Store by Ricky

In this workshop, you discover why you should be using WordPress for your business website and how to make it work for your business.

You will learn about the basics foundations for a WordPress business website including hosting, security, backups, and updates.

Learn why WordPress is perfect for almost all business types – from service or product-based businesses, retail or wholesale.

Find out how to optimise your site for SEO, performance, and security.
We’ll discuss WordPress Themes and Design, and how to easily extend the functionality of your website by using Plugins.
You will also learn about WordPress’ eCommerce platform, WooCommerce.

We’ll finish with a discussion about blogs and social media integration and marketing.

This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Ricky has a background in product marketing and business development and has been a digital consultant to small businesses for the last 10+ years.

He specialises in digital marketing, SEO, WordPress and eCommerce platforms such as Shopify or Woocommerce. He enjoys using his unique blend of business, marketing, and technical skills to assist his clients to become successful online. Ricky is Google Certified, a Shopify Partner, and has SEMrush certification in Technical SEO.

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About Digital Solutions - Australian Small Business Advisory Services
The Digital Solutions program is built to help small business owners develop their digital marketing skills, from social media to building a better website, making online sales, creating Google and Facebook Ads, and more. All with the advisory and guidance of experienced industry experts who keep you on the right track and help you learn with step-by-step support and check-ins.

In almost four years we’ve helped over 15,000 small businesses in QLD, WA and NT to become more confident with digital marketing. With generous support and sponsorship from the Australian Government, you can access over $1,000 value in business advisory, training and online resources for only $44.
At this event, we’ll discuss how our program works and how we can help you to build a more resilient business.

Important – Participating businesses must be aware that this information will be provided to the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources for program evaluation and reporting purposes; and businesses may be approached by a representative from the Department to complete a survey on the services provided.