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Creating and Managing a Website to Share Science and Research
A practical WordPress workshop for scientists and researchers
A professional website is a powerful tool for researchers, scientists, research groups and project teams to share findings, showcase expertise, and connect with collaborators. Whether you’re just starting out or need help managing an existing site, our workshops provide the skills and knowledge to design, build, and maintain a website that meets your needs.
We offer three customisable formats to suit your goals and schedule, including:
Flagship Workshop: Full-Day Website Planning, Design, and Development
This hands-on workshop takes participants from idea to implementation, guiding them through the process of designing and building their own WordPress website to showcase their research or the activities of their research group or team.
By the end of the day, participants will have a functioning website filled with draft content, and skills that they can use immediate to continue work on their site to get it ready to go live. For those who already have a website, they will have the ability to manage and grow their website long-term, too.
This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will receive access to a “test” website that they will use during the workshop as they experiment with different approaches to working with WordPress and dealing with design decisions.
What we’ll cover:
- Defining Goals: Identify your website’s purpose and target audience.
- Planning & Structure: Learn how to organize content for clarity and impact.
- Website Setup: Create a WordPress site, explore settings, and add functionality with plugins.
- Visual Design Principles: How to design with your audience in mind, and tips on which resources to use to make the most out of your website.
- Website Design: Using WordPress free themes, working with the WordPress Editor, and using a premium WordPress builder.
- Content Creation: Draft pages, posts, and multimedia content that engage your audience.
- SEO Basics: Optimize your content for search engines to increase visibility.
- Going Live: Understand hosting, domains, and launching your website.
Tools and resources included:
- Use of premium tools including a world-class builder, backup software and more.
- Free hosting for your draft website for 3 months, plus assistance in migrating to a permanent host when ready to go live.
- Notes and handouts with lists of useful resources to use now and in the future.
Outcomes:
- A functioning WordPress website ready for content and revisions.
- Skills to maintain and grow your site.
- Confidence in using WordPress to achieve your research communication goals.
Half-Day Workshop: Managing a WordPress Website for Your Research Group
Perfect for teams already using or planning to use WordPress, this workshop focuses on mastering the tools and techniques needed to manage a research website effectively.
What’s Covered:
- Website Basics: Learn the differences between posts, pages, and media.
- Customizing WordPress: Explore the WordPress editor, Gutenberg, and advanced tools like DIVI.
- SEO & Plugins: Discover how to optimize content and enhance functionality with plugins and widgets.
- Q&A Session: Bring your own website for personalized tips and troubleshooting.
Outcomes:
- Practical knowledge to manage and improve your WordPress site.
- Solutions to common challenges tailored to your specific website.
- Confidence in maintaining an engaging, professional online presence.
Webinars, Talks, and Keynotes
Designed for large groups or events, these 60- to 90-minute sessions provide a high-level overview of website design and development for researchers and scientists.
What’s Covered:
- The benefits of having a research website for science communication.
- Tips for planning and structuring your site.
- Tools and resources to get started.
- Key considerations for long-term website success.
Outcomes:
- A clear understanding of why a website is essential for research visibility.
- Actionable steps to begin designing or improving your site.
- Inspiration to take the next steps in creating a professional online presence.
Interested in organising a workshop to equip participants with the skills to build or manage a website for a project, research group or themselves?
Get in touch to talk through your ideas, or ask for a quote or more information using the form below.
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We typically schedule workshops and training 6-12 months in advance, so if you have specific dates in mind, we recommend getting in touch as early as possible.
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Loved this. So much information and still time for some good discussions with fellow students. I look forward to being able to use some of the ideas when I create my first poster.
I have just completed SciComm Success' Poster Design Workshop. It was full of interesting tips and tools, some of which I have already built into my poster planning. Although we had a big group and I expected a lecture/webinar format, Suzanne constantly invited us to provide feedback and our own experiences, and I enjoyed hearing what fellow biologists like and don't. I liked that the group was international and enjoyed the flexible and informal discussions - some via chat, some using whiteboards, some simple audio discussion. It felt as if we could all contribute, wherever we were. I would recommend this workshop for anyone new to creating posters for conferences. It would probably be a good refresher for poster presenters, too. Thank you, SEB, for the opportunity.
This was a good refresher on best practice planning and design for posters. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on tools for choosing colour palettes, which I have since used in other communication materials, and the discussion about online and virtual conferences, which was an eye-opener for me during COVID. Thank you, Suzanne!
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