Build Your Brand: Websites for Public Sector Professionals

This beginner-friendly virtual event is specifically for my colleagues in government who want to enhance their digital capabilities and build their personal brand.

Join me for this practical, step-by-step session to learn the complete process of acquiring your own professional website and building your online portfolio.

What You'll Learn: Simple Steps to Your Own Website

Forget confusing tech talk. I'll walk you through the entire process of getting your own professional website, from concept to launch. No coding knowledge or technical experience is necessary!

• Define Your Goal: Understanding what a personal website can do for your career and professional brand.
• Platform Power: Choosing the right tool for your needs (WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace).
• Get Your Name: Selecting and purchasing your domain name.
• The Basics of Hosting: Understanding hosting options and what you're paying for.
• Build vs. Hire: Working with website builders vs. hiring a professional.
• Budgeting: Budget considerations and ongoing costs.

This virtual event is designed for all public sector employees regardless of your professional background or technical experience.

Low vision or a disability shouldn't stop you from building a website or hiring a developer! Special guest Bud Kraus is joining us to share his experience navigating WordPress with low vision.

Please Note the Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST

HOST and PRESENTER: Winstina Hughes

Winstina Hughes brings 20 years in the public sector, having worked for local government, for a state department of transportation, and now serving at a metropolitan planning organization. Previously the Planning and Strategic Partnership Manager at Maryland State Highway Administration, she possesses a unique blend of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for public sector service.

As a WordPress Core Contributor and co-organizer of the WordPress NYC Meetup group she has spent over a decade championing the CMS's versatility.

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This webinar is not an official government event and is being created by a public sector employee to help their colleagues enhance their professional development.