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SUMMARY:Learn WordPress and SEO For Business
DESCRIPTION:Learning WordPress and SEO is a full day “two-in-one” course that is designed for business owners\, directors and marketing managers who need to understand how to use WordPress for their business and drive traffic from Google using powerful Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategies. Understand how to use WordPress and SEO strategies in ways that truly work in 2016.\nMany businesses large and small have discovered the simplistic approach and effective power of WordPress. In fact\, our own website here at the Chamber is based and maintained in WordPress. Would you like to know how to either create your own business website or properly maintain the one you have in WordPress? If so\, this course is perfect for you. \nWith over 25% of websites on the entire internet being powered by WordPress\, it is important to ensure your business has a well-built WordPress website which can then be marketed effectively with Search Engine Optimisation. On this course you’ll learn how to ask the right questions and how to do things correctly when working with WordPress to ensure you don’t fall foul of the common pitfalls. \nLearning WordPress and SEO is a full day “two-in-one” course that is designed for business owners\, directors and marketing managers who need to understand how to use WordPress for their business and drive traffic from Google using powerful Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategies. Understand how to use WordPress and SEO strategies in ways that truly work in 2016. \nThis intensive and valuable session on WordPress will cover; \n\nIntroduction to WordPress\, what it is\, where it came from and where it is going\nOverview of the anatomy of a WordPress website including Themes\, Plugins\, Headers\, Sidebars\, Footers and Widgets\nResponsive Website Design\, designing your website to work seamlessly on mobiles\, tablets\, laptops and computers.\nOverview of the WordPress dashboard\, getting to know your way around\nUnderstanding WordPress terminology including Posts\, Pages\, Permalinks and more\nPublishing your first blog post or page in seconds\nAdding Menus to your WordPress website\nOverview of how to style your website professionally using Themes\nOverview of how to enhance your website with Plugins\nHow the WordPress Core files are structured and what this means for enhancing your WordPress website\nHow WordPress Themes are put together and what this means for customising the look and feel of your WordPress website\nWhat you can do with WordPress Plugins\, where to source quality WordPress Plugins and how to extend Plugins safely\nHow to manage WordPress Core\, Themes and Plugin updates safely without losing any of your customisations\nHow to manage your WordPress backups and the core layers of backups needed to stay safe\nHow to secure your WordPress website to minimise the risk of a cyberattack\n\nThe second half of this information-packed day of training involves positioning your business website to come up in Google searches when your prospective clients are looking for products and services. The information in part two is valuable not only to those with WordPress websites but for anyone tasked with maintaining a company website to draw in more business. \nWhether the term SEO is foreign to you or if you know a bit about SEO but would like to update your strategies – this second session is exactly what you are looking for! \nThis intensive second session on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) will cover; \n\nOverview of successful SEO strategies from 5 years ago and successful SEO strategies of today\nHow Google works with product searches and why SEO is essential for any successful website\nHow to optimise your website to increase the chances of being found by your audience and customers\nHow your social media  influences where your business appears in Google searches.\nHow to research your audience online through Google’s free market research tools\nNew essential technologies for SEO campaigns including SSL certificates and Accelerated Mobile Pages\nHow to create a successful SEO strategy\nHow to track the performance of your SEO campaigns with free tools including Google Analytics\n\nWith this course you will be fully equipped to start\, maintain\, and optimise your company website to take full advantage of the exponentially-growing number of product and service searches via Google\, Bing\, and Yahoo. Our Chamber-qualified trainer for this course is Michael Cropper\, Managing Director at Contrado Digital. Michael has worked with many well-known multi-national brands creating and implementing successful digital strategies. \nThis course begins at 9:30am and runs until appx 4:30pm. The price of this course includes lunch and refreshments. \nBook here: http://www.lancschamber.co.uk/training/learning-wordpress-search-engine-optimisation-seo-business/
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/learn-wordpress-and-seo-for-business/
LOCATION:North & West Lancs Chamber of Commerce\, 1-2 Lockheed Court\, Amy Johnson Way\, Blackpool\, Lancashire\, FY4 2RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital,SEO Events,WordPress
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum 7th December 2016
DESCRIPTION:Monthly free event for business owners\, marketing managers and those responsible for improving the efficiencies of the businesses they work in. Focusing on core digital technologies and key changes within the digital space that impact your business now and in the foreseeable future. \nCome along to discuss with your peers and learn from those working in the digital world on a day to day basis helping businesses like yourself. This event is only open to those currently working as in-house marketers and business owners. \nEvent format; \n\n10:00 – 10:30: Arrivals & Networking\n10:30 – 11:15: Digital Update\, What you Need to Know covered by Contrado Digital\n11:15 – 11:45: Guest speaker / or / Q&A / or / Digital Topic: This month’s topic\, TBC\n11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/digital-forum-7th-december-2016/
LOCATION:The Globe Centre\, St James Square\, Accrington\, Lancashire\, BB5 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contrado Digital":MAILTO:contact@contradodigital.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161124
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
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SUMMARY:Creative Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:Get involved! \nBook tickets here: http://creativeent.co.uk/ \nThe event will break new ground and celebrates the creative and digital economy. Attending the event you will see Masterclasses\, panel sessions\, installations\, networking sessions and more on the theme of the Creative Entrepreneur – you will be inspired and amazed. Our MediaCityUK space features cutting edge technology\, multi-touch tables\, Christie Tile walls and a Digital Performance Lab. The technology in the space showcases some of our best creative and entrepreneurial projects and brilliant minds and talent coming together for an astonishing showcase of creative entrepreneurialism. High profile speakers are combined with local favorites and interactive sessions such as creative speed networking and installations.
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/creative-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Salford University\, MediaCityUK\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M50 2HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
ORGANIZER;CN="Contrado Digital":MAILTO:contact@contradodigital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum 2nd November 2016
DESCRIPTION:Monthly free event for business owners\, marketing managers and those responsible for improving the efficiencies of the businesses they work in. Focusing on core digital technologies and key changes within the digital space that impact your business now and in the foreseeable future. \nCome along to discuss with your peers and learn from those working in the digital world on a day to day basis helping businesses like yourself. This event is only open to those currently working as in-house marketers and business owners. \nEvent format; \n\n10:00 – 10:30: Arrivals & Networking\n10:30 – 11:15: Digital Update\, What you Need to Know covered by Contrado Digital\n11:15 – 11:45: Guest speaker / or / Q&A / or / Digital Topic: This month’s topic\, TBC\n11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/digital-forum-2nd-november-2016/
LOCATION:The Globe Centre\, St James Square\, Accrington\, Lancashire\, BB5 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
CREATED:20160913T141212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T141337Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum 5th October 2016
DESCRIPTION:Monthly free event for business owners\, marketing managers and those responsible for improving the efficiencies of the businesses they work in. Focusing on core digital technologies and key changes within the digital space that impact your business now and in the foreseeable future. \nCome along to discuss with your peers and learn from those working in the digital world on a day to day basis helping businesses like yourself. This event is only open to those currently working as in-house marketers and business owners. \nEvent format; \n\n10:00 – 10:30: Arrivals & Networking\n10:30 – 11:15: Digital Update\, What you Need to Know covered by Contrado Digital\n11:15 – 11:45: Guest speaker / or / Q&A / or / Digital Topic: This month’s topic\, TBC\n11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/digital-forum-5th-october-2016/
LOCATION:The Globe Centre\, St James Square\, Accrington\, Lancashire\, BB5 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contrado Digital":MAILTO:contact@contradodigital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160907T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
CREATED:20160828T123607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160828T124713Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum 7th September 2016
DESCRIPTION:Monthly free event for business owners\, marketing managers and those responsible for improving the efficiencies of the businesses they work in. Focusing on core digital technologies and key changes within the digital space that impact your business now and in the foreseeable future. \nCome along to discuss with your peers and learn from those working in the digital world on a day to day basis helping businesses like yourself. This event is only open to those currently working as in-house marketers and business owners. \nEvent format; \n\n10:00 – 10:30: Arrivals & Networking\n10:30 – 11:15: Digital Update\, What you Need to Know covered by Contrado Digital\n11:15 – 11:45: Guest speaker / or / Q&A / or / Digital Topic: This month’s topic\, TBC\n11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/digital-forum-7th-september-2016/
LOCATION:The Globe Centre\, St James Square\, Accrington\, Lancashire\, BB5 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contrado Digital":MAILTO:contact@contradodigital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
CREATED:20160711T154003Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum 3rd August 2016
DESCRIPTION:Monthly free event for business owners\, marketing managers and those responsible for improving the efficiencies of the businesses they work in. Focusing on core digital technologies and key changes within the digital space that impact your business now and in the foreseeable future. \nCome along to discuss with your peers and learn from those working in the digital world on a day to day basis helping businesses like yourself. This event is only open to those currently working as in-house marketers and business owners. \nEvent format; \n\n10:00 – 10:30: Arrivals & Networking\n10:30 – 11:15: Digital Update\, What you Need to Know covered by Contrado Digital\n11:15 – 11:45: Guest speaker / or / Q&A / or / Digital Topic: This month’s topic\, TBC\n11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/digital-forum-3rd-august-2016/
LOCATION:The Globe Centre\, St James Square\, Accrington\, Lancashire\, BB5 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contrado Digital":MAILTO:contact@contradodigital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
CREATED:20160627T111901Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Forum
DESCRIPTION:Monthly free event for business owners\, marketing managers and those responsible for improving the efficiencies of the businesses they work in. Focusing on core digital technologies and key changes within the digital space that impact your business now and in the foreseeable future. \nCome along to discuss with your peers and learn from those working in the digital world on a day to day basis helping businesses like yourself. This event is only open to those currently working as in-house marketers and business owners. \nEvent format; \n\n10:00 – 10:30: Arrivals & Networking\n10:30 – 11:15: Digital Update\, What you Need to Know covered by Contrado Digital\n11:15 – 11:45: Guest speaker / or / Q&A / or / Digital Topic: This month’s topic\, Web Server Security & Protecting your Digital Assets\n11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/digital-forum-july-2016/
LOCATION:The Globe Centre\, St James Square\, Accrington\, Lancashire\, BB5 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contrado Digital":MAILTO:contact@contradodigital.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
CREATED:20160207T192819Z
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SUMMARY:WhatNext Conference 2016
DESCRIPTION:We want to awaken your entrepreneurial potential and welcome you to our annual What Next? Conference. This jam-packed day will allow you to hear from a range of leading entrepreneurs and visionaries and participate in workshops designed specifically for you. \nBook directly at: http://www.whatnextconference.co.uk/
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/whatnext-conference-2016/
LOCATION:The Comedy Store\, Deansgate Locks\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M1 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
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SUMMARY:What you Need to Know about Website Development for your Business
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course is designed for business owners\, directors and marketing managers who need to understand how website technologies impact business growth. Avoid making the same mistakes so many businesses make by understanding website technologies without the jargon and without needing to become a website developer yourself. \nYour website is the focal point of your business with new customers\, current customers\, staff\, investors\, competitors\, journalists and marketers all looking at how you are performing. Your website is the center of your marketing activities yet when implementing poor website technologies\, this can significantly impact your options to showcase your business in the best way possible. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nWebsite Technologies: What you need to know and how this impacts your business. Covering a range of technologies in the traditional\, and not so traditional approaches to website development.\nJargon Buster: The digital world is full of jargon\, so let’s clear some of this up and see how this translates for your business.\nWebsite Backups: What happens when things go wrong? Be prepared for the worst case scenario and avoid the common pitfalls many businesses make\, i.e. not automating backups.\nWebsite Security: Barely a day goes by without news of a data breach\, website hack or security issue on the news. Website hacking is often not a well targeted attack at your website individually\, rather it is a sophisticated attack on an automated basis. Learn how to protect yourself and avoid your website being taken out.\nKeeping Control: So many businesses give away control of their website to a web developer\, who then goes AWOL. Keep control of your key digital asset at all times.\n\nPlease book directly with the North & West Lancs Chamber of Commerce: http://www.lancschamber.co.uk/training/what-you-need-to-know-about-website-development-for-your-business/
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-website-development-for-your-business/
LOCATION:North & West Lancs Chamber of Commerce\, 1-2 Lockheed Court\, Amy Johnson Way\, Blackpool\, Lancashire\, FY4 2RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
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SUMMARY:MancSAS February 2016
DESCRIPTION:The next ‪#‎MancSAS‬\, happening on 10th February at I-COM with the following speakers: \nDawn Anderson\, Move-It Marketing – Whistlestop Tool Tour For Whole Brain Marketing\nRhys Wynne\, Firecask – 5 Top tools for WordPress SEO (To Use As Well as Yoast’s Stuff)\nDaniel Morehead\, CTI Digital – Making short work of longtail\nMichael Cropper\, Contrado Digital – Justifying your Digital Expertise \n\nWe’re also pleased to announce Ben Benjamin James Barker from Firecask speaking about Google search operators and Jamal Atcha from I-COM talking about user engagement. \nThese are 5-minute lightning talks\, after which we’ll decamp to somewhere with a bar. \nPlease do sign up athttps://www.facebook.com/events/824518944361559/?action_history=nullso we can get an idea of how many chairs to put out! \nOh\, and share this with all your friends\, here and on Twitter.
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/mancsas-february-2016/
LOCATION:I-COM\, 131 Portland Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M1 4PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160210
DTSTAMP:20260523T111246
CREATED:20160207T185949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160207T190136Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Digital Skills Festival 2016
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Digital Skills Conference  9th Feb 2016\, 10:00am-4:30pm \nThe largest digital skills conference in the North and a must-attend for all those involved in educating and teaching young digital talent and for those involved in attracting and retaining digital talent in the North West. The conference looks at how industry engages with education; what businesses need to do to recruit and retain digital talent and how we are educating the next generation of digital talent. The conference is free to attend. \nBook with Manchester Digital. Will be a great event as always.
URL:https://www.contradodigital.com/event/manchester-digital-skills-festival-2016/
LOCATION:Manchester Town Hall\, Albert Square\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M60 2LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Digital
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