Session 1 (3.5 hrs): Digital Ecosystem & Client Touchpoints
Topics Covered:
What is the digital ecosystem? (websites, social, SEO, analytics)
Understanding customer touchpoints and online journeys
Website structures: static vs. dynamic, CMS basics
Brand storytelling and audience segmentation in digital strategy
Hands-On Activities:
Mapping a customer journey with digital touchpoints
Analyzing examples of effective vs. ineffective websites
Group activity: identify 3 touchpoints for a real brand
Tools Used:
Whiteboard / Miro for journey mapping
Live website analysis
Case study materials
Session 2 (3.5 hrs): Website Structures & Content Strategy
Topics Covered:
Overview of CMS platforms (WordPress, SquareSpace, Wix)
Basics of hosting, domains, and site architecture
Content marketing foundations (storytelling, interactivity, personalization)
Aligning content with audience goals and engagement metrics
Hands-On Activities:
Exploring WordPress and SquareSpace dashboards
Creating a basic site structure (pages, menus)
Drafting a simple content plan for a demo website
Tools Used:
WordPress (demo site)
SquareSpace trial site
Google Docs (content planning)