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Website Builder Basics

Navigating Your Platform Choices

2025-03-12 18:00:00 2025-03-12 19:30:00 America/Chicago Website Builder Basics Ready to build a website, but overwhelmed by all the platform choices? In this hands-on workshop, discover the differences between popular website builders like WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, and others. Learn which one best suits your needs, budget and technical comfort level. Presented by Pixel Jam Digital's Erica Martin and Vidwest Studios. Adults and teens ages 15 and older. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Wednesday, March 12
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-12 18:00:00 2025-03-12 19:30:00 America/Chicago Website Builder Basics Ready to build a website, but overwhelmed by all the platform choices? In this hands-on workshop, discover the differences between popular website builders like WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, and others. Learn which one best suits your needs, budget and technical comfort level. Presented by Pixel Jam Digital's Erica Martin and Vidwest Studios. Adults and teens ages 15 and older. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Ready to build a website, but overwhelmed by all the platform choices? In this hands-on workshop, discover the differences between popular website builders like WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, and others. Learn which one best suits your needs, budget and technical comfort level. Presented by Pixel Jam Digital's Erica Martin and Vidwest Studios. Adults and teens ages 15 and older. Please register.

Ready to build your website, but overwhelmed by all the platform choices? In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover the key differences between today's most popular website builders: WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, Wix and Weebly. Learn which platform best suits your specific needs, budget and technical comfort level. We'll explore the unique features, pricing, ease of use and ideal use cases for each platform, helping you make an informed decision for your project. Perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and anyone looking to establish or upgrade their online presence. No technical experience required — just bring your curiosity and website goals.

Presented by Erica Martin, Owner of Pixel Jam Digital, in partnership with Vidwest Studios.

Adults and teens ages 15 and older. Please register. See all upcoming media workshops cosponsored with Vidwest.


About Vidwest Studios: A nonprofit established in 2019, Vidwest is Columbia’s community media center with the mission of advancing the art of cinematic storytelling in Missouri and serving Columbia’s growing grassroots media community. Learn more at vidwest.org.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class | Featured |

TAGS: | Co-sponsored |

Columbia Public Library

Phone: 573-443-3161

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