We held a Creative Training Session on Thursday 12th September 2024, at Building 41 in Cowes on website development, tailored specifically for creatives. The session was delivered by Richard Brimson from the innovative Creative Agency NOSY. It was designed to empower creatives with the knowledge and tools to create, manage, and optimise their own website.
NOSY is a Creative Agency specialising in Branding, Websites, Video Production, and Campaigns. What sets NOSY apart is their dedication to purpose-driven businesses. They collaborate with companies focused on wildlife conservation, renewable energy, sustainable transport, research, eco-software, and other sectors that contribute to a sustainable future. NOSY not only aids these sectors but also practices sustainability within their own operations, continually reducing their environmental impact and donating 1% of their revenue to environmental causes.
In a recent survey conducted among the IW Creative Network, the majority of you expressed the need for support in Website 101 for creatives. So this session covered areas such as:
- Hosting and Domain Essentials: Learn how to choose and manage your hosting and domain effectively.
- Website Platforms Overview: Understand the features and benefits of various platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress.
- Online Profiles and Portfolios: Explore additional spaces for showcasing your music or creative work.
- Website Security and Protection: Learn best practices to secure your website.
- Website Maintenance: Get tips on keeping your website updated and running smoothly.
- SEO: Understand the basics of Search Engine Optimization to increase your website’s visibility.
- Images: Learn about copyright, protection, and accessibility for images on your site.
We will be providing a session soon on social media 101 as well as on AI for creatives - please check the creative training session page for details and how to book.
Links & Presentation Slides
Some useful links/resources mentioned in the session and a list of reccomended freelance website developers/designers:
- Click here to download a copy of Richard's presentation slides from the session.
- Sara Truckle https://truckelcreative.co.uk - great for artists websites.
- Mark Bate www.wightsquare.space - good for creative businesses wanting a simple, but working website.
- John Williams https://fourpointdigital.co.uk or https://isleofwightwebsites.com - for slightly larger WordPress websites / e-commerce.
Feedback please
If you attended (or watched back a recording of an online session), please could you spare a few moments to fill out this feedback form so we can keep improving the sessions and report back to the Arts Council on how we’re doing, thank you!
