- the knowledge and confidence to create and maintain your website
- to save money – you can learn how to create your own website using two of the options available on the market today for just a fraction of the price of a good web designer
- to develop your online presence while remaining cool, calm & collected – complete the assignments then choose which format serves you best and take full control of your website
What’s in the seminar?
The 8-week Artist Online Seminar includes four weeks of assignments, resources and video tutorials designed to help you create a portfolio website and an additional four weeks of support from me. I’ll be with you every step of the way.
You receive an email each week (weeks 1-4) with assignments, a resource list, group call schedule reminder and links to the video tutorials for the week. Work at your own pace, when you have the time.
During weeks 5-8 you receive an email each week with a reminder about the group call schedule, tips, encouragement and links to a weekly audio message from me (the message might be a guided meditation, inspirational quote, short reading, support forum topics of interest and more).
If you want. . .
. . .then it’s time to register for the Artist Online Seminar.
- "I finally have the tools to create the website I need. Thanks to Susan's unending kindness, knowledge and patience--I am actually learning to do what I never thought I'd be able to do myself. Many many thanks." Alix
WEB DESIGN LITE
With technology changing at lightning speed there are many ways to design a website today that don’t require HTML or CSS coding knowledge and new tools are popping up in every month. It is often overwhelming to decide which one to try. Lucky for you, I’ve tried most of them and picked two of the most flexible available right now for you to get started as you learn how to create your own website.
This week learn:
• How to create a website using your choice of two hosted website platforms that are user friendly, meant for portfolios, sleek and beautiful.
And much more!
INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS
WordPress is a free, web-based software program – a content management system (CMS) – that powers millions of websites and blogs today. Originally created as an easy way to create a blog, it is now one of the most popular tools available to build websites. Thousands of plugins and themes enhance the functionality and flexibility of sites built with WP.
This week learn:
• About WordPress
• Where to find themes for your WordPress website
• How to install WordPress using your host’s cPanel
• How to navigate the WordPress Dashboard
• One simple tweak to make this blogging platform into a website
• What the WYSWIG editor can do for your text
• How to set up pages
• 2 ways to upload and install themes to your website
And much more!
WORKING WITH A BASIC WORDPRESS THEME
There are thousands of WordPress themes to choose from but first you need to know how a WP theme works and what to do with a theme. I break it down for you this week, working with the default WP theme.
This week learn:
• How to set up an image gallery without plugins or special theme features
• How to add image galleries to your pages
• How to modify the theme with the OPTIONS menu
• How to add content to the about page and contact page
And much more!
WORDPRESS PLUGINS
Plugins are one of the WordPress tools that extend functionality of your WP website. Want a fancy gallery to showcase your art? There’s a plugin for that. Want to create a forum for your readers? There’s a plugin for that. Want to add eCommerce, allowing customers to purchase your art directly? There’s a plugin for that!
This week learn:
• Where to find and how to search for plugins
• My top five must-have plugins for any WordPress website
• How to install plugins
• How to create an image gallery using two different plugins
And much more!
Register for the seminar and get...
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. . .answers to your most pressing questions about your website and online presence. There are eight (8) group calls.You ask questions about WordPress, web design options, Photoshop, Facebook fan pages, blogging, FTP servers, shopping carts, plugins, widgets, membership sites and more. I share practical information, resources and tips - personalized solutions and support from daMuse. If I don’t KNOW the answer I will FIND the answer. Research is one of the things I do best.
- . . .your copy of The Big Book of Artist Online Resources - over 80 resources handpicked by me, including resources for Photoshop, QR Codes, WordPress themes, WordPress plugins and more.
- . . .access to a members only support forum for 12 weeks
- . . .encouragement and thoughtful guidance as you work on your website - I keep it real and show you how baby steps, deep breathing and having someone who's there for you makes the journey enjoyable and gets the job done! I've got your back; I keep things relaxed and foster a 'can do' atmosphere.
- . . .access to more than 5 hours of video tutorials - 15 videos to assist you with your assignments and 6 videos for the class bonuses
Bonuses, did I mention the bonuses?
- #1 Website Audits
- #2 Let’s Face It – Facebook Pages Are Here To Stay!
- #3 Daily Art Muse Deconstructed
- #4 Access to Support Forum and Videos for an Additional Four Weeks
- 45 minute phone or Skype work session with me.
- The ability to ask me one question a day (Monday through Thursday) via email for the duration of the 8 week program.
If you are ready, take advantage of this upgrade:
Upgrade to Artist Online {Plus} and receive all of the benefits of the Artist Online Seminar, PLUS:
- AOLS participants get a copy of The Artist Online BIG Book of Resources
- Every Monday you receive an email with suggested exercises, homework, links to video or written tutorials
- Each week you have the option of attending a Group Q & A Call - they will be recorded for those who cannot attend
- You have access to the virtual classroom 24/7
- You get personalized answers to the questions you post in the private support forum. I check the forums twice a day (Monday-Friday) and respond as quickly as possible
- When you purchase the Artist Online {Plus} package you get one-on-one access to me via a 45 minute phone or Skype session and one email question every day (Mon-Thurs) for the duration of the program
Here’s how it works:
"My website was a friendly disheveled mess until Susan helped me. I'm proud of my site
now: it reflects the professionalism of my work and the style I want my audience to connect with me.
What I like best about Susan is her articulate graciousness when working with people: she truly wants you to succeed at your art." - Victoria Hughes
"I was planning on revamping my old tired website and expand it to cover all my creative pursuits. Susan Lomuto posted an invitation to her course at the crucial moment.
It was one of the best online seminars I have ever taken.
Students were provided with lots of examples and resources. We were able to create a sample site before diving head on into the process of creating a WYSIWYG website - no code involved.This was followed by having our hand held all the way via video tutorials, forum, live calls and online communication. I learned a new language without having to resort to code.
Thank you Susan, I am so excited about my new online presence." - Sabine Spiesser
When asked about the biggest 'takeaway' from the Artist Online Seminar, students responded: "Great supplemental materials, great group call sessions where we were able to see how to fix problems in building the website, terrific support from Susan." "I was surprised that I could actually follow.....a great confidence boost." "I was bowled over by the level of support. I loved the forum. I did not participate in calls. Pricing of the course was very generous." "That I WILL have a website that works." "The ease with moving from NON-able to VERY-able to work on my website." "This was my first website designing class, and Susan's approach was encompassing and understandable."
Here's a quick clip of one of the video tutorials:
[Videos in classroom are much larger]
"You deliver a huge a mount of value for what we paid. I totally appreciate it, and I really appreciate that you have gone out of your way to test the delivery mode, anticipate problems when you can, offer a reasonable alternative when you can't, and STILL over-deliver value instead of cutting off your attendees with what effectively amounts to an 'act of God' clause. I've put out more money for far less and been treated just as I described. Thank you so much. - Perri J."