In-person workshop in Houston (Heights area)
Leave with your website DONE
Walk in with an idea.
Leave with a live website you can actually use.
Perfect for small business owners who don’t have a website yet and want to finally get online.
Details:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The Family Garden
   2401 Yale St
   Houston, TX 77008
147
First 5 people get 30-minute 1:1 follow-up session
Taught by a University of Houston SBDC instructor. No tech experience needed. I’ll guide you step-by-step.
Only 10 seats available to keep this workshop hands-on.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Hi, I’m Malika Scott. I design WordPress websites for small businesses and guide beginners through building their own.
I’ve helped entrepreneurs get online through both my client work and the workshops I’ve led with the University of Houston Small Business Development Center.
In this workshop, I’ll guide you step-by-step so you can build your site and launch with confidence.
WHAT PAST STUDENTS ARE SAYING
100% of past attendees said the would recommend this workshop.
The hands-on experience made everything click. I didn’t feel lost at any point.
— SBDC Workshop Attendee
Malika is a great instructor and really knows her stuff. She explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
— SBDC Workshop Attendee
I appreciated how personalized the session felt. It didn’t feel like a generic class.
— SBDC Workshop Attendee
WHAT TO EXPECT
Everything you need to know before you sign up.
This workshop is for you if:
â—Ź You 've never built a website before and don't know where to start
â—Ź You don't have a website yet
â—Ź You've been stuck trying to figure it out on your own
â—Ź You want something simple, not perfect
â—Ź You're ready to get online now, not in months from now
What you'll learn
How to build a clean, one-page WordPress website, add your content, and customize your design so it looks professional.
âś” Includes hands-on guidance
âś” Walk out with you website live
âś” No tech experience needed
How this workshop works
This is a hands-on class. You’ll follow along on your laptop as we build your website together, step by step.
I’ll demonstrate each step, then give you time to complete it with support. You won’t be left trying to figure things out on your own.
This workshop is beginner-friendly. If you can use a computer, you can build your website in this class.
What to bring
â—Ź Laptop
â—Ź Domain name
â—Ź WordPress Hosting account
After you sign up, I’ll send simple instructions to help you get your domain and hosting set up if you don’t have them yet.
What you'll leave with
â—Ź A live one-page website
â—Ź Your content written and placed on your site
â—Ź A step-by-step workbook you can keep and reuse as you grow your website
â—Ź A layout you can easily update yourself
â—Ź A clear next step plan so you know what to do next
Food & Breaks
We’ll take a short lunch break (bring your own). Snacks and water provided.
Beginner-friendly. No tech experience needed.
WHERE WE'LL MEET
The Family Garden
2401 Yale St
Houston, TX 77008
- Easy access from major roads
- Free private parking
- Small, comfortable classroom setting
WORRIED YOU MIGHT FALL BEHIND?
That’s completely normal. This workshop is designed for beginners, and I walk you through each step live. You won’t be figuring things out on your own.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can't AI just build my website for me?
AI can help you get started, but most people get stuck figuring out what to build and how to structure it.
In this workshop, you’ll build your site step-by-step so you actually leave with something usable.
Why should I pay for this instead of doing it myself?
You absolutely could do it yourself.
This just saves you hours of guessing and helps you get it done in one afternoon.
How do I know this will actually work for me?
This workshop is designed for beginners.
If you can use a computer, you can build your website in this class.
What if I don’t have a domain or hosting yet?
No problem.
You’ll get simple instructions after you sign up to get everything set up before class.
Expect to spend about $50–$100 to get started.
STILL NOT SURE?
“I’m not tech-savvy”
That’s exactly who this is for. I’ll walk you through everything step-by-step.
“I don’t have my domain or hosting yet”
No problem. You’ll get simple setup instructions after you sign up.
“What if I get stuck?”
You won’t be on your own. This is hands-on, and I’ll be there to help in real time.
“Will I actually finish my website?”
Yes. We focus on a simple one-page site so you can leave with something live.