Website & SEO Optimization

Learn How to Build a Squarespace Website to Showcase Your Portfolio and Sell Your Work

Have you ever wanted to learn how to build your own website to showcase your portfolio to the world? How about selling your own fine art prints or print products? Join professional photographer and instructor John D. Russell as he helps students build their own a websites using Squarespace. Squarespace is a leading website building and hosting company that provides software as a service. It allows users to use prebuild website templates and drag-and-drop elements to create and modify webpages. It’s easy-to-use interface has been quickly adopted from users of all experience levels looking to build a website quickly and efficiently.

This class will provide students the necessary skills to start their own websites using this robust software. The course will also discuss Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices so you can actually be found online and discover how easy it is to sell your work to your prospective clients. John D. Russell (for bio see right column)

Two sessions Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, 9 am-12 pm PST Enrollment limit: 10 students Skill/Experience level: Open to all levels Tuition: $295 Location: Online Learn to Leverage Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Attract More Clients

Do you want to learn how to better optimize your website to attract more visitors and potential clients?

Join Professional Photographer and LACP instructor, John D. Russell as he takes you on a deep dive into Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your photography website. At the end of this four-hour intensive, you will have the skills to start achieving better page rankings for your desired keyword terms. If you’re serious about gaining more visibility and achieving higher page rankings you don’t want to miss this class. John D. Russell (www.johndrussell.com) is a professional photographer and educator based in Manhattan Beach, CA. He has traveled to over 30 countries on assignment and is internationally published. He has worked with some of the biggest companies and celebrities on the planet and is highly sought after for his style of photography which can be described as intuitive, artistic, and impactful. A few times a year John runs bespoke photography and philanthropic adventures (www.johndrussell.com/prspctv) to far-flung destinations around the globe including Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and South America. John is also the Founder of the South Bay Photography Group which caters to beginner and amateur photographers. His love for teaching and his passion for photography are often described as palpable and inspirational. John donates a considerable amount of time to a handful of non-profits in the Greater Los Angeles area and around the globe.

One session Date: Saturday, September 18, 9 am-2 pm PST (includes a one-hour break) Enrollment limit: 20 students Skill/Experience level: Open to all levels Tuition: $195 Location: Online