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You still haven’t started your website because you think you’re not tech-savvy enough
You don’t have the funds to get a web design professional to do it for you
You want to have control of your website, but you don’t know where to start
Introducing the Savvy Website Jumpstart…
A step-by-step program to create a beautiful website that gets you results.
1 – Your Website Blueprint
9 Training modules with workbooks and checklists to guide you to create your Website Blueprint, including your Strategy, Design and Content
2 – Your Website Starter Kit
Your Website Starter Kit is installed, hosted, and pre-built ready for you to plug in your Blueprint
= Your Amazing New Website
Ready to launch and get to work on getting YOU results – and you did it yourself!
Doors are now closed, but get on the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November.
Imagine…
Taking Control
You could pay $5,000 or more for a website designer
…OR you could learn to DIY
You have years of experience in your chosen field but feel like such an amateur without a professional website to direct prospective clients to – right?
Maybe you’ve been burned by a cheap and nasty web designer or a one-size-fits-all fraudster. Or perhaps you’ve paid for other DIY web design courses that covered so much tech-speak with weird acronyms and code, that you just couldn’t understand it – yes?
It’s time to take BACK control of your business website!
Imagine…
Creating a website that highlights the true professional you are
Getting found online by your dream clients
Your inbox overflowing with new enquiries and sales!
Learn how to create a website with me – I’ll teach you how the Simply Savvy way
The Savvy Website Jumpstart
is perfect for you if…
You’re just starting out and don’t have a budget for a professional designer
You want to learn how to create a WordPress website properly so it can scale and grow with you
You like to do things your way so you can have control and avoid paying someone else for every little change
You’re ready to ‘upgrade’ from one of those other site builders to a fully functional WordPress site
Testimonials…
What Our Past Students Say
Previously I used a different platform for my website but knew I needed to change to WordPress for more options and better SEO.Â
With the notes provided I found it easy. I am more comfortable now using both the back end and front end for generating new pages, images etc. and adding or updating information. I always find Gaye very helpful and approachable to steer me in the right direction and answer any questions.
I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to set up their own website but needing someone in the background as support.
Kathy Stratford, Holistic Health Practitioner
I had created a website on my own before but having learned with Gaye guiding me has been next level. Understanding the background work and realising what is required for Google to recognise your site in a search has been very eye-opening.
Most importantly, Gaye is very knowledgeable, supportive and patient and gives you freedom to learn for yourself, if that’s what you choose.
Deanne Moulden, Flourish with Deanne
The Savvy DIY Website Program enabled me to produce a website that I am thrilled with! The lessons were fabulous, very thorough and detailed. I particularly loved having the video as well as I am much more of a visual learner. I learnt something from all of the lessons.
Any time I got “stuck” it was usually from something I had done or didn’t do, and at these moments Gaye was always at the end of the phone or messenger and so very patient and helpful. I am so glad I signed up for it. Thank you so much for your patience with me!
Robyn Hoffman, Beginnings & Endings Celebrancy
Features…
Here’s what’s included…
Step-by-step training modules with over 50 lessons
- Simple, easy to follow
- Videos, workbooks and checklists
- Your strategy, design and content sorted
12 months website hosting & premium theme license
- Quality Australian hosting provider
- Divi theme with easy visual page builder
- Clean, responsive design
Pre-built Website Starter Kit template installed for you
- Personalise to reflect your brand
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Includes 12 pages and choice of designs
Private Facebook group membership
- A safe space for support and feedback
- Get all your questions answered
- Learn with like-minded friends
Ever wondered how much building a website costs?
Get everything you need…
- Website hosting included for your first year on top-quality Australian hosting
- Divi theme license with amazingly simple visual site builder included for your first year
- Starter site with 12 pre-built pages installed on your domain and set up ready to go
- Nine training modules plus Starter Kit tutorials – over 50 lessons with videos and workbooks
- Bonus module with a further 8 advanced lessons
- Lifetime access with all future updates to lessons included
- Website pre-launch review by me to make sure it’s all good-to-go
- Full support via private Facebook group
PLUS save your time and sanity by not having to figure it all out by yourself = PRICELESS!
Valued at over $3,000
Introductory offer – only $897 for the full program
(payment plan also available)
Doors are now closed, but get on the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November.
Starter Kit Templates
Your Steps to Success…
The Blueprint and Starter Kit modules contain over 50 lessons with videos, workbooks and checklists.
STEP 1 - Create your website blueprint
A website needs three things to succeed:
- A Strategy and roadmap to achieving your website goals
- A Design that represents the real you and highlights your business brand
- Content that grabs your target audience’s attention and get’s you found on Google
After completing these three modules you will have everything you need to plug into your Website Starter Kit to create and launch your dream website.
STEP 2 - Personalise your starter site
Your site is built using Divi’s easy, drag & drop, visual page builder.
- Installed for you on your domain so you don’t have to worry about the confusing techie stuff
- Pre-built with all the pages you’ll need, ready for you to personalise with your Website Blueprint
- Step-by-step, page-by-page guides to build and launch your amazing new website!
PLUS a review by me to make sure all is in order before you launch (BYO champagne!)
Here’s what you get…
Blueprint Part 1: Start With Strategy
- Understand what makes a successful website
- Learn how to attract, engage and convert visitors
- Define your goals and map out your action plan
- Understand your audience and the words they will use
- Map out your website structure
Module 1 - Your Roadmap
- Your website goals
- How will people find you?
- Engage and convert
- Create your roadmap
Module 2 - Your Audience
- Know your audience
- Journey mapping
- Site structure
- Page Planner
Module 3 - Your Keywords
- Brainstorming
- Research tools
- How to use keywords
- Keyword Planner
Blueprint Part 2: Delightful Design
- Create your brand guide for a consistent look throughout your website
- Learn how to create a great user experience for your website visitors
- Understand the elements of delicious design
- Choose and manage your images with confidence
Module 4 - Branding
- Branding intro
- Choosing colours
- Typography tips
- Create your Brand Guide
Module 5 - User Experience
- What is UX
- Mobile design
- Website navigation
- Page layout planner
Module 6 - Graphics & Media
- Image selection
- Video management
- Other media
Blueprint Part 3: Content That Converts
- Learn how and what to write for the web
- Create your content step by step, page by page – no more overwhelm
- Learn how to include other content such as social proof and the all-important legal pages
- Plus an overview of sales pages, landing pages and opt-ins
Module 7 - Web Content 101
- How to write for the web
- Plan your content
- Pages vs posts
- Home Page Planner
Module 8 - Key Pages
- Create your key content
- Service pages
- About page
- Homepage
Module 9 - Supporting Content
- Create the rest of your content
- Legal pages
- Blog posts
- Social proof, and more
Part 4: Time to Build and Launch
- Learn how to configure your site correctly
- Add your own branding so that it flows across the whole site
- Plug your Website Blueprint content into your new site – step-by-step, page-by-page
- Complete the final checklist to get ready to LAUNCH
Personalise it
- Configure the site to make it yours
- WordPress settings
- Divi settings
- Branding elements
- Site navigation
Editing & design basics
- Learn the basics to build your confidence
- WP admin overview
- The WP editor screen
- Divi key modules
Get Building
- Add your content, page by page
- Home page
- About page
- Service pages
- Blog page and posts
- Contact forms & other pages
Time to launch
- Tests and checks
- SEO settings
- Launch checklist
- Ready, set, launch!
Bonus Module
SEO Primer and glossary
Track and measure your results
Canva Quick Guide
Image Optimisation for SEO
Sales and Landing Pages
Selling Online
Set up Google Analytics
Keeping Your New Website Shipshape
Introducing…
A bit about me
Why I’m qualified to help you build the website of your dreams
Hi, I’m Gaye Nilson, and I’ve been where you are now
I know how hard it is to be in business, study, and raise a family.
Simply Savvy Web was born after 20-odd years working within the IT industry when I decided I wanted to build a future for myself rather than be stuck in a job counting down the days to retirement! Prior to this I owned a beauty salon in the Pilbara, and after winning a computer in a raffle I was so excited to learn how to use it I enrolled at TAFE and before long moved on to Murdoch Uni to gain my BSc degree in Computer Science. All while raising a family as well.
With no real plan, not a lot of business sense, and no money, I resigned from my stable local government job and jumped into my own business in 2015. I discovered I had a flair for web design and a passion for helping others grow their business too, using online technology.
Watching my students learn how to conquer their tech phobias and gain the confidence to build and launch their own WordPress website, keeps me in my happy space.
Now it’s your turn to boost your online credibility and bring in more customers.
Let’s get you started, so you can join past students and build a website you can be proud of.
Testimonials…
What Our Past Clients Say
Simple, clear instructions
Even though my website has only been up and running for 3 weeks, I have already had an increase in enquiries and bookings. I am a complete technophobe and I was really worried about the whole process. However, Gaye made the journey easy from start to finish.
Gaye was able to suggest content ideas that I have not considered and she presented me with a number of fabulous suggestions for the look.
In the end, I had two zoom sessions with her and Gaye came up with a website that I am really proud of. Thank you so much Gaye.
Peta Philp, Peel Psychological Services
Knowledgeable and creative
Gaye is totally professional in her web design and follow up maintenance. We have received many compliments about our website designed by Gaye Nilson. You have knowledge and almost second sight as you know what is needed before we have even thought of it! Like every efficient person, you are like a swan; all grace on the water with effortless gliding.
Being a charity it has been very helpful to be able to take donations online and also to sell tickets to our fundraising events. Something that I would not have imagined we could do.Â
Kaye Seeber, WA Mums Cottage Inc
Practical understanding
Met all of my objectives for the new website, but it is the level of follow-up support that has been most impressive. I would definitely recommend utilising Simply Savvy.
Gaye was very good at taking the time to understand my requirements and delivered a website that looks great and is proving a good resource to my customers, saving me considerable work.
It’s clear that my work only scratched the surface of Gaye’s capabilities, so whenever I want to improve the online presence of my business my first call will be to Simply Savvy.
Nick Caswell, Redgum Retreat Dwellingup
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Savvy Website Jumpstart?
The Jumpstart program is a 4 step self-paced online course that gives you the skills and support you need to create a website that reflects the real you and will increase your profits.
It’s aimed at entrepreneurs, small business owners and anyone who wants to do things the right way, the first time.
How long will it take me to complete my new website?
The program will be delivered over 6 weeks to give you time to complete each important step without being overwhelmed. Each module contains 3 to 4 lessons with short videos and a workbook, which most people will be able to complete in an hour or two. Some modules will take longer, depending on how far along you already are with your branding and content.
Creating content is always the most time-consuming aspect of building a website, so additional time is allowed for the Content That Converts modules to ensure you have everything prepared before you start to Build & Launch!
How much time will it take me each week to complete the program?
This depends very much on each individual, but as a rough guide, around three to four hours per week should be sufficient to put all the foundations in place, although you may need additional time to complete writing your content.
What happens after I sign up?
Once you’ve completed the check-out process, you will be redirected to the Savvy Website Jumpstart membership page. Please watch the introductory video first, make sure you join the private Facebook community, then the first modules will be waiting for you to jump right in!
You will also receive an email confirming your enrolment, and you’ll get a further email within the next couple of days with the details of what we need to set up your Starter Kit.
If you have any questions at all please get in touch either via the Facebook group or the contact form on the Contact page on the website.
I really could just do this myself, couldn’t I?
Yes you sure could! You just need to arrange hosting, learn how to use cPanel (the hosting backend admin area), install and configure WordPress, then purchase, install and configure your theme and plugins, then create your pages from scratch, etc, etc.
If you’d like to discuss other options I am also available for a coaching session via Zoom. Please get in touch if you’d like further details.
What payment options do you provide for clients?
We offer a simple check-out process using Stripe as our payment gateway. Direct deposit is also available if preferred, please get in touch if you would like to request this option.
The program has an up-front payment option as well as a payment plan with 3 instalments.
How can I contact you if I need help?
The program includes access to a private Facebook group where you can get all your questions answered plus ongoing tips and tutorials. This group allows others to share ideas and feedback and help out as well.
I can also be contacted via email, and I will do my best to get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays, either with a direct answer or with a short screencast video.
Do I need to buy a domain?
Yes, you will need to purchase a domain – I recommend Conetix for domains, as they have good pricing, an easy-to-use console for domain management, and excellent customer service.
A domain should cost you around $20 per year.
Do I need to arrange hosting and install WordPress?
WordPress is installed and configured as part of the initial starter site included in the program.
Your starter kit includes the essential WordPress plugins you need for security, spam filtering, backup and performance.
The program includes 12 months hosting with an Australian hosting provider, with a free SSL certificate included. After the first year, hosting can be renewed for $220 per year, or you are free to move your site to another host if you wish.
What sort of things can I add to my website?
WordPress allows you to add just about anything to your website. Here are just some things you can easily add:
- Social media links and sharing buttons
- Location maps (Google Maps)
- Contact forms
- Email opt-in forms
- Sliders for images and posts
- Image gallery
- Click to call phone number
- Embed YouTube or Vimeo videos
I’m really not tech-savvy - will I be able to do this?
All of the really techie stuff is taken care of for you – hosting, installation and configuration of WordPress, plus your 12-page starter site with the Divi theme installed.
The Divi theme includes a simple drag & drop visual builder, which is super easy to customise.
The tutorials and guides give you step-by-step instructions that will guide you through each step of customising the starter site with your own branding and content. These include video lessons, workbooks and checklists.
What if I already have a website?
If you already have a website and you wish to keep it up and running until your new site is ready to launch, I can arrange a ‘staging’ area for you to complete the program, and then help you to redirect your domain to the new site when you’re ready to launch.
How do I maintain my website after I’ve completed the program?
You’ll have access to a bonus lesson which will give you all the information and confidence you need to ensure your site is safe and secure going forward.
I really could just do this myself, couldn’t I?
Yes you sure could! You just need to arrange hosting, learn how to use cPanel (the hosting backend admin area), install and configure WordPress, then purchase, install and configure your theme and plugins, then create your pages from scratch, etc, etc.
If you’d like to discuss other options I am also available for a coaching session via Zoom. Please get in touch if you’d like further details.
What if I find it all just too hard?
If you’re really struggling to find the time or the patience to get it all done and would just like someone to get it done and dusted for you, this can be arranged for a reasonable fee, less the price you’ve already paid for the program.
You’ll need to provide all of your content, including text and images, for all sections of the website. Please get in touch for further details.
Savvy Website Jumpstart
Doors are now closed, but get on the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November.