Build your online presence—and your customer base
A free 9-week course to help small business owners create a website, grow online visibility, and boost digital marketing skills.
Get Your Small Business Online is a free class designed to help local business owners build a stronger digital footprint. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to improve what you already have, this course walks you through tools, strategies, and best practices to help more customers find—and choose—your business online.
Is This Class Right for You?
This course is a great fit if you:
- Own a business and don’t yet have a website
- Have a basic online presence but want to improve it
- Are overwhelmed by online marketing and want guidance
- Need help figuring out which digital marketing tools are right for your business
- Want access to social media and marketing plan templates
Already have a strong online presence? Check out our Smart Entrepreneurial Training (SET) class to strengthen your business foundations or Accelerate Business Consulting for one-on-one support on a particular project.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you’ll have a digital marketing action plan to grow your visibility and sales online. Topics include:
- What makes a website effective
- How to create or update your business website using tools like Wix or Squarespace
- What is Search engine optimization (SEO) and how it can help your business
- Email marketing strategies
- Social media marketing for small businesses
- E-commerce and online sales
You’ll also walk away with an action plan to ensure your momentum.
Designed for Small Business Owners
This free course is tailored for business owners who are less experienced with digital tools and have limited time for exploration and experimentation. We keep the content clear, hands-on, and jargon-free. No coding or tech experience required.
Eligibility
This class is only available to residents of Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.
Ready to Grow Your Business Online?
Your customers are online—your business should be too. Get Your Small Business Online gives you the tools and confidence to take the next step. Review the schedule of upcoming classes below and fill out an interest form to get started today.
Class Schedule Options
During enrollment, you will have the opportunity to select one of the following class schedules to participate in. Class spaces are limited.
| DATES | SCHEDULE | LANGUAGE | FORMAT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/25 - 11/12/25 | We 6:00 - 8:00 PM | English | Some online & in-person sessions | Santa Barbara |
| 10/20/25 - 12/15/25 | Mo 6:00 - 8:00 PM | English | Some online & in-person sessions | Camarillo |
WEV is a training provider for EDC’s Digital Upskilling Training Program. The Economic Development Collaborative’s Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program provides FREE classes to learn computer basics, gain information and communication technologies certifications and get your small business online. The program has been made possible thanks to the dedication of Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin who developed the project idea and secured funding for Ventura County. Learn more about the program and all training opportunities at www.edcollaborative.com/digital-upskilling.
“I believe when Small Business owners have strategy and resources they can grow and become profitable without wasting time, energy, and money on unnecessary expenses.”
Deborah Deras, Get Your Small Business Online Instructor
