We’re getting ready to submit several classroom sessions for an upcoming projects focused on getting parents up to speed on technology in the city of Chicago and surrounding surburbs with plans to expand to additional schools. Here are a few of the curriculum outlines we’ve created. Interested in these sessions? Use our contact form to [...]

Live WordPress Training Online Starts Thursday!
Our live, four week WordPress workshop starts this Thursday! This very popular, hands-on workshop will teach you everything you need to know on how to setup and customize WordPress, as well as demonstrate how content choices affect SEO. Register before August 1st and receive access to bonus training! Build Your Own WordPress Website This 101 training for [...]

Bonus Training! How to setup and customize a WordPress WooTheme
BONUS! Session 5: How to setup and customize a WooTheme – To celebrate Woothemes releasing their 100th WordPress theme, Freshworkshops will be offering a special session for attendees of this month’s Build Your Own WordPress Website on how to customize your Wootheme. This hands-on workshop will teach you everything you need to know on how [...]

How to create WordPress custom menus
WordPress 3.0 and above allows you to list and organized your navigation any way you like using custom menus. You can include pages, categories, posts and even links to external websites! Watch as we create a custom menu, add items and then reorganize and nest the menu items.

Setup Domain Email With Google Apps – Training June 23rd
Get your own mail server with Google Apps! You will learn step-by-step how to register a domain name, setup Google Apps, configure your MX records and and get your domain email up and running! You can offer your staff email, shared calendars and document storage in one spot. Learn step-by-step how to setup Google Apps [...]

Live QnA with Freshworkshops May 16th
Do you have a question about your website? Maybe you’re trying to figure out WordPress, Google Analtyics or your email newsletter system. Well never fear because at Freshworkshops, we’re all about helping you learn about the web so you can run your business faster, smarter and with less effort! We’re starting the series we talked [...]

WordPress Website Generates Over $16,000 With Coffee Mug About Royal Marriage
When most people think about building a website and having a shopping cart, the first thing that comes to mind is the cost and return on investment. Today we’ll explore how Camila launched a WordPress website with a Paypal shopping cart and earned over 16,000 in little more than a weeks time. The royal wedding [...]

Website Hosting Comparison Matrix
Are you looking for a good webhost and you’re not sure if you should go with Dreamhost, Media Temple GoDaddy, BlueHost or whoever? Many websites on the internet will recommend website hosting companies based on the comission they receive if you sign up which can be as high as $200. Then once you’re on board [...]

How To Edit A WordPress Theme Using Firebug In Firefox
Are you trying to change the font, background color or navigation of your WordPress theme but you’re not sure what to modify in your css files? Check out this helpful video from WPZoom on how to use Firebug to find the css, Firepicker to select colors and Firediff to get the changes and put them [...]
- Technology Training For Parents and Educators September 8, 2011
- Live WordPress Training Online Starts Thursday! September 6, 2011
- Bonus Training! How to setup and customize a WordPress WooTheme September 6, 2011
- How to create WordPress custom menus May 19, 2011
- Setup Domain Email With Google Apps – Training June 23rd May 5, 2011
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I got a lot more out of this training than with most online classes I've experienced. Adria doesn't just guide you through the steps of creating a site, she tells you what the steps mean, so you feel more confident in the skills you take away from the class. She really is about empowering her students, not just setting up their sites for them.
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