Build & Launch Your WordPress Website in a Day

A practical, friendly, live online workshop for sole traders and small businesses.

By 4pm you’ll understand domains, hosting, SSL, WordPress setup, essential plugins, and the practical steps to publish a clean, professional website—without tech overwhelm.

Live Online • 9:30am–4:00pm Practical Setup + Q&A Ideal for UK sole traders

Early booking (first 10)

£125 £97 Save £28

After 10 bookings: £125

Reserve a Seat

Delivered via live video • simple setup

Why WordPress?

Proven, flexible, and widely trusted.

As of recent industry data, WordPress powers over 40% of all websites globally.

Trusted

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. From sole traders to global brands, it’s one of the most widely adopted website platforms in the world.

Easy Install

Modern hosting platforms allow WordPress to be installed in minutes. With clear guidance, setup is straightforward and manageable — even if you’re not “technical.”

Scalable

Plugins allow you to add: Contact Forms, E-Commerce & Secure Payments, SEO Tools, Booking Systems, Security & Backups, & so much more to extend functionality.

Future-Ready

WordPress integrates well with modern tools — including AI content assistants, automation tools, email platforms, and analytics.

During the workshop, we’ll briefly look at how AI tools can help generate structured content ideas and draft text — while keeping quality and clarity firmly in your control.

Confidence

Understand what you’re paying for (domain, hosting, SSL) and how the pieces fit together—so you can make good decisions without being dependent on a developer.

A Working Site

A clear path to a clean, professional website structure: homepage, services, about, contact—plus essential plugins and practical setup steps.

Maintain It

Learn simple maintenance: updates, backups, security basics, and performance—so your site stays stable and secure over time.

What you’ll learn

Clear foundations + practical setup.

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Domains, Hosting & SSL

Choosing a domain name and hosting service, the importance of HTTPS/SSL, and understand the basics confidently.

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WordPress Setup

Install WordPress, configure essentials like pages and menus, Wordpress themes, clean structure etc.

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Plugins & Practical Launch

Security, backups, contact forms, basic SEO, performance essentials—and publishing your site.

Day Plan

9:30am–4:00pm (with breaks)

Morning

09:30–09:50 Welcome, goals, setup check
09:50–10:45 Domains + hosting basics + SSL/HTTPS
10:45–11:00 Break (15 mins)
11:00–12:30 Install WordPress + theme + main settings

Afternoon

12:30–13:00 Lunch (30 mins)
13:00–14:45 Plugins: security, backups, forms, SEO basics
14:45–15:00 Break (15 mins)
15:00–16:00 Launch checks + maintenance plan + Q&A

Note: You can follow along whether you’re starting from scratch or already have a site that needs tidying/repairing.

About Me

Clear instruction. Calm pacing. Practical outcomes.

I’m Dr Stephen Weaver. Alongside my work in psychology and change, I’ve spent decades teaching and presenting, including extensive IT training and systems work.

Experienced teacher/presenter (30+ years)
Former IT tutor and training Manager, Web Development, WordPress implemention & Management
Friendly, structured guidance — with ample opportunity for questions

Reserve your seat

Early booking is £97 for the first 10 participants. After that, the standard fee is £125. If you’re building a site for your business this year, this workshop will pay for itself quickly.

£125 £97 First 10 only

Live online • 9:30am–4:00pm • includes breaks + Q&A

Book for £97

(Transparency: Many of the services & products services I recommended, may pay me an affiliate commission.)

This is practical education and support for building and managing a website. You’ll be shown options (including hosting providers) and you can choose what’s right for you.