The Story of Startups: The Entrepreneurial Mindset

New Canaan Library

New Canaan Library is pleased to partner with the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce to bring you the four-part business series, The Story of Startups. It takes much more than just a good idea to start a successful business. In this session, Christine Sullivan will call upon several local entrepreneurs to give those contemplating starting …

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Instagram for Business

With over one billion Instagram users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media tools to connect and engage with your target market. The challenge for most businesses is knowing what their audiences are interested in and how to connect with them digitally.  In this workshop, we will discuss how to use Instagram strategically …

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Get Found on Google: SEO Best Practices (Session 1 of 4)

Session 1: SEO Ranking Factors
We’re going to answer the question “what does SEO mean” and share the essential SEO ranking factors you need to dominate search results.  There are numerous SEO ranking factors that help search engines determine which sites should show in search results and how they should rank. If you want your site to claim the top spots on SERPs (search engine results pages), you need to understand what these factors are and how to use them.

$150

Get Found on Google: SEO Best Practices (Session 2 of 4)

Session 2: Find your Keywords
It all starts with your keywords, one of the main elements of SEO. Your SEO keywords are the words and phrases in your web content that make it possible for people to find your site via search engines. A website that is well optimized for search engines "speaks the same language" as its potential visitor base with keywords for SEO that help connect searchers to your site. Building your list of SEO keywords is a delicate process involving both trial and error, but the basics are easy to understand.

$150

Get Found on Google: SEO Best Practices (Session 3 of 4)

Session 3: On Page & Off Page SEO Factors
On-page and off-page both play their own unique role in improving your website’s ranking. A website with poor on-page SEO but perfect off-page SEO won’t rank as well as a website that is fully optimized for both. In this session, we will take a hands-on approach to how you can configure your on page and off page SEO.

$150

Get Found on Google: SEO Best Practices (Session 4 of 4)

Session 4: Tell Google About Your Business
Now that you know your keywords, and you’ve used them to configure your on page SEO, we have to tell Google about your website. In this session, we will cover Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google my Business.  Most importantly, you will learn how to submit your sitemap to Google.

$150

Types of Digital Marketing

Learn the various types of digital marketing tactics and the channels which benefit from them. Digital marketing is vital for your business and brand awareness. Having a well-designed, mobile-friendly website is only a piece of the puzzle.

Free

SEO Basics: Get Found on Google

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a mandatory marketing tactic if you want your website to be found on Google. SEO is complex and ever-changing, but you can easily understand the basics, and even a small amount of SEO knowledge can make a big difference. Learn proven, repeatable best practices to help you drive targeted traffic to your website.

Free

Google Tools for Optimizing your SEO

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is how your website is found on online. Google can often be cryptic about what they care about on websites, but they’ve created quite a few resources that can give you insight into what your customers find important. Using these tools can help optimize your keywords and get found on Google.

Free

Build a Social Media Marketing Strategy for your Business

Great marketing on social media can bring remarkable success to your business, creating devoted brand advocates, and even driving leads and sales. We will discuss the various social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Twitch, Meetup, and Eventbrite.

Free

Instagram SEO: Tips to Increase Your Reach

Understanding how SEO on Instagram works is important for any business wanting to connect with their target audience. Getting your content featured in search results pages can help extend your organic reach. When someone searches for a relevant keyword or hashtag in the Instagram, you want your account or content to appear in the search results.

Free

Past Webinars have been uploaded to YouTube. Many classes have been taught at various times throughout the years and you may find a few different versions of the same classes on YouTube.

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