How to Build a Website
Your Website is Home Base
It used to be that you didn’t need a website if you were a solo house cleaner that worked alone or only in a few neighborhoods.
But technology and smartphones have changed the way EVERYBODY does business.
According to Invoca Home Services Marketing Statistics of 2021 up to 93.7% of customers will go online to look up a company before they hire them, even if the company comes highly recommended.
Research is Easy
Why? Because people have easy access to the internet and they want to check the ratings and reviews, background, and services offered by the person they are going to let in their home.
Make it Easy for People to Hire You
If you don’t have a website – your prospects will find a company that does.
Websites are cheap, and anybody can create one. Now in this course, you will learn how you too can build a website in under two hours.
What is WordPress 101?
WP101® is the most popular WordPress video tutorial series for beginners. Since 2008, their WordPress tutorial videos have helped more than three million beginners learn how to use WordPress to create their own websites.
The Basics of WordPress (WP)
In this course, you will learn about the preferred open-source software that cleaning business owners are using to build superstar websites that attract new clients.
- What is WordPress?
- WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
- The Admin Dashboard
Once you know the basics of WordPress you will be able to create a website easily and effortlessly.
How to Publish Content
Publishing Basics
In this section we’ll cover:
- Posts vs. Pages
- Widget Blocks
- Block Patterns
- What is Gutenberg?
- The Block Editor
Once you know how to publish, you’ll be able to make updates at any time from any device.Â
How to Create a Cool-Looking Blog
How to Create a Blog
In this section we will cover:
- How to Create a New Post
- How to Add an Image
- How to Add a Featured Image
- Creating Links & Buttons
- How to Embed a PDF File
- Embed a Video or Audio
- Categories and Tags
- Publishing Options
Often when you are cleaning the customer is not at home. After a while, they forget why they hired you over another company. Your blog or newsletter arrives when you’re not there. Your website is the home for your blogs and newsletters. It markets your business while you sleep.
Customize Your Site
Customize Like a Pro
In this section you will learn:
- How to Create Pages
- How to Edit Existing Posts
- Creating Custom Menus
- How to Add Widgets
- Create a Static Homepage
- Customize Your Theme
- Installing a New Theme
- How to Install Plugins
Your website is where you bring all your branding together in one place. Colors, fonts, logos, mission, quality, and price.
Super Charge Your Website
Template Your Success
In this section you will learn about:
- Text Blocks
- Media Blocks
- Design Blocks
- The Media Library
- Managing Comments
- Adding New Users
- Edit Your Profile
- WordPress Tools
- WordPress Settings
Anything you do in business more than once should be a template. Your website is no exception. Don’t reinvent the wheel with every blog, newsletter, or before and after picture. Use blocks for easy updates on the go.
Meet Shawn Hesketh, the founder, and creator of WordPress 101. He spent the first 26 years of his career as a freelance designer creating logos, websites, and branding materials for clients in and around the Greater Houston Area.
Hesketh started building WordPress-powered websites for clients in 2006, because it was relatively easy to use, compared to other options like Joomla or Drupal. Then, to help clients get up to speed as quickly as possible, he provided one-on-one WordPress training.Â
Meet Your Instructor
Shawn Hesketh
Shawn Hesketh, CEO
Founder: WP101
Freelance Web Designer = 26 years
WordPress Experience Hours: 45,760
In 2008 he started recording his training which soon became one of the most popular WordPress tutorial sites in the world, helping millions around the globe. And every day, I answer WordPress questions from our members in our help forum. So if you need help with WordPress, please reach out and I’ll do my best to get you on your way!
I’m happy you’re here, and I look forward to seeing your site.
Shawn Hesketh
Founder and Creator of WP101®
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Because I’ve made it my mission to bring this life-changing information into the cleaning world, I’m offering you my personal guarantee:
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with your purchase, email us within 30 days of your original purchase date for a full refund — provided the course has not been completed and certification has not been issued.
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CEO, Savvy Cleaner Training
Before You Buy
Before you buy do you know about the memberships at Savvy Cleaner?
Each course we sell, although you can buy it by itself – is also included in two of our three memberships.
Click the pictures below to learn more about each.
For Solo Operators and Employees = Odd Number CoursesÂ
($89.99/month)
For the boss / Owner = Even Number of Courses
($99.99/Month)
(Both Memberships 1 & 2) = Odd and Even Number Courses ($129.99/Month)
*All prices shown in US Dollars.Â
All memberships include access to the VIP community, where you can get your questions answered and learn in a supportive environment alongside others going through the course.
All memberships include:
- All the courses available in that membership to date.
- Downloads (Worksheets, Flyers, etc.)
- Word Tracks (Exact words to use on the job)
- Setting Realistic Expectations
- Free Access to the Savvy Cleaner Community
