Build Your Website
Go from zero to a live, professional website in six hands-on sessions. No coding experience required — just bring your laptop and your business idea. Our software engineers will guide you through every step, from choosing a domain name to launching your finished site.
At a Glance
What You'll Learn
Each session builds on the last. By the end of the series, you will have a fully functional website that you own and can maintain independently.
Domain & Hosting
Choose a domain name that works for your business, set up reliable hosting, and connect the two so visitors can find you. By the end of this session, you will own a real domain name ready for your website.
WordPress Setup
Install WordPress, configure essential settings like permalinks and security, and learn your way around the admin dashboard. WordPress powers over 40% of the web — no coding required.
Design Principles
Learn visual hierarchy, colour contrast, and typography fundamentals. Select and customize a theme that fits your brand and looks professional on both desktop and mobile.
SEO Basics
Understand how search engines discover and rank pages, write effective page titles and meta descriptions, and install an SEO plugin. Structure your content so Google understands what your business does.
Analytics Setup
Install Google Analytics and learn to read key metrics like page views, bounce rate, and traffic sources. Set up simple goals to track whether visitors are taking the actions that matter to your business.
Launch & Maintain
Run a pre-launch checklist covering links, mobile responsiveness, load speed, and SSL. Learn to back up your site, update plugins safely, and handle ongoing maintenance — then launch together.
Moments from Our Workshops
A look inside the hands-on sessions where participants build real websites with guidance from our volunteer engineers.
Who This Is For
This workshop is designed for people who need a website but have never built one. No coding or technical experience required.
Small Business Owners
You run a local shop, restaurant, or service business in Metro Vancouver and need a professional web presence to attract customers.
Freelancers
You offer services like photography, design, tutoring, or bookkeeping and need a portfolio site to showcase your work and build credibility.
Nonprofits
Your organization needs a website to share your mission, accept donations, and recruit volunteers — on a limited budget.
Newcomers to Canada
You have recently arrived in Canada and are starting a business. We provide patient, clear instruction in a supportive environment.