Introduction to Website Revolution

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The 5 elements you need to consider when you're creating a website.

Most website designers don't know any of this and treat website design as an exercise in aesthetic masturbation.

Your site should have a purpose, and everything on the site should contribute to it.

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Never mind the monthly newsletter, wider access to this site and the team, and all the other stuff... if you upgrade to Silver membership you get to attend this month's training for free. 

You'll get the recordings if you can't make the live call.

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