A FREE Business Workshop by Make it Market Drayton
Funded by Market Drayton Town Council
Monday 17 March | 10am – 3pm
Want to create a professional website for your business — without the stress or big agency costs?
Join this FREE practical workshop designed for Market Drayton businesses, start-ups and sole traders who want to grow their online presence and be found on search engines like Google.
Delivered by local website experts Make it Market Drayton, and funded by Market Drayton Town Council, this event is part of our ongoing commitment to support local businesses and strengthen the town’s digital presence.
Why This Matters for Market Drayton
When every business in Market Drayton has a professional, regularly updated website, the whole town benefits.
✔ Customers can easily find local products and services
✔ Businesses appear in Google search results
✔ Visitors planning a trip can see what Drayton has to offer
✔ The local economy becomes stronger and more connected
If your business cannot be found online, potential customers may assume you are closed — or choose a competitor instead. A well-structured, regularly updated website helps build trust, improve visibility and generate enquiries 24/7.
Why WordPress?
WordPress is the industry-standard platform used by millions of websites worldwide. It is flexible, affordable and powerful — and when set up correctly, it can significantly improve your visibility on search engines like Google.
During this workshop you will learn:
• How to create and structure a professional WordPress website
• The key pages every business website should include
• How to choose and use themes, plugins and templates effectively
• Simple SEO basics to help your business get found on Google
• How to update and manage your website with confidence
• Why regularly refreshing your content improves search rankings
Flexible Format
Stay for the morning, afternoon or the full day.
• Build your own website from scratch
• Improve an existing website
• Drop in with questions and get expert advice
• Learn practical skills you can use immediately
This is a hands-on, supportive session designed to give you confidence and practical results.
Who Should Attend?
• Start-ups
• Small businesses
• Retailers and hospitality venues
• Service providers
• Community organisations
• Anyone in Market Drayton wanting to improve their online presence
No technical experience required.
Supporting Local Business
This free event is funded by Market Drayton Town Council as part of its commitment to supporting local businesses and encouraging a strong, visible and thriving town centre.
Together, we can help ensure Market Drayton businesses are easy to find, easy to contact and ready to grow.
