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.
As of recent industry data, WordPress powers over 40% of all websites globally.
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.
Modern hosting platforms allow WordPress to be installed in minutes. With clear guidance, setup is straightforward and manageable — even if you’re not “technical.”
Plugins allow you to add: Contact Forms, E-Commerce & Secure Payments, SEO Tools, Booking Systems, Security & Backups, & so much more to extend functionality.
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.
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 clear path to a clean, professional website structure: homepage, services, about, contact—plus essential plugins and practical setup steps.
Learn simple maintenance: updates, backups, security basics, and performance—so your site stays stable and secure over time.
Choosing a domain name and hosting service, the importance of HTTPS/SSL, and understand the basics confidently.
Install WordPress, configure essentials like pages and menus, Wordpress themes, clean structure etc.
Security, backups, contact forms, basic SEO, performance essentials—and publishing your site.
Note: You can follow along whether you’re starting from scratch or already have a site that needs tidying/repairing.
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.
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.
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.