Ryan Clover
Websites are more than layouts – it's your opportunity to make a connection! Most people miss this part, and I want to help you get it right. Subscribe for the latest workshops and posts to get more from your website.
Issue #1: Building websites that grow in value
Maple Creative February 2025 Issue #1: Building a website that grows in value. Hello Reader, Welcome to our new monthly newsletter! This is both a recap of our latest content and a bulletin of what's next. First, I just want to say this. We've got your back. There's a lot of fear & uncertainty here in the US. Many of our clients, friends, and family are involved in social justice and environmental defense. We work on websites that provide direct support to immigrants, trans folks, and others...
Next Event... A top 10 list? Are you kidding!
What do you think Reader? Is the "top ten" framework helpful? or is it overused? What would make it worth your time? Here's how I plan to do this in our next free workshop, 10 best reasons to rebuild your website with a block theme. Seriously though, reply and let me know. My objective is to make these free workshops so valuable you'd re-finance your house just to be there. I said "10 Best Reasons", but I want to be even more specific. To do this I'll demonstrate specific features you might...
[ Case Study ] How we applied lessons from 'Breakthrough Facilitation' in a website redesign with Gwyn Wansbrough
Hey Reader, In the web design and marketing world, we measure success by tracking metrics like conversion rate, ROI, loading speed... the list of jargon goes on. Don't get me wrong - at Maple, we're sticklers for high performing websites. But we need to balance the numbers (tangible impact) with the feelings and mindsets (intangible impact). Gwyn Wansbrough helps educators increase the connection and engagement in their online courses. She teaches virtual facilitation through her online...
Workshop series: Content Planning (Part 3)
Hello Reader, I'm back from Pittsburgh and excited to add another workshop session to our content planning series! Next Free Workshop: The topic is Tools for Content Planning, which wraps up nicely on the previous workshops (but it's okay if you missed them). The method is to start with your values, then identify the types of content that align with your offers. Finally, it's time to make a plan. So let's dig into the tools and methods for planning content! This will help if you're planning...
WordPress for Beginners – Free live workshop tomorrow
Here it goes Reader, The new WordPress is so much fun I can't wait to share it with you. At tomorrow's workshop you'll see what editing a professional WordPress website is like. → See details and registration here Getting Confident with the Brand New WordPress My goal in the event is to give you some perspective and confidence. You don't need to know everything, but it's helpful to know what you don't know. Review the landscape, see the opportunities, spot the obstacles. Whether you intend to...
Workshop: A Radical New Approach to Website Content Planning
Hello Reader, It’s time to work in public. To kick off the year, I’m hosting a special free workshop on content planning on Wednesday, January 15th. Last November I started a content coaching service using Tara McMullin’s goal setting process from her book What Works, and it’s been going really well. Rather than just doing this with 4 to 5 clients, I wanted to open it up to a larger audience and invite you to a free workshop. A Radical New Approach to Website Content Planning Wednesday,...
Updates and Gratitude from Maple Creative 🍀
Hello Reader, I know it's been a while since my last update (too long, really!), and I wanted to share some updates, and ask for yours. What have you been working on lately? Do you still want these emails? You're signed up to hear about websites and growing your online impact. I appreciate you, but if you're no longer interested, you can unsubscribe to stop receiving emails here. Ryan Clover, Website Designer For us it's been a busy and productive year – and also clarifying. Instead of...
News & Upcoming Workshops – January 2024
It’s been a nice break, at least a couple months since my last proper update from Maple Creative. I’ve been in full Dad-mode, playing games and building complex structures with blocks. Each day is an adventure with a 4 year old in the house. We haven't had much snow in NY, but making the most of it when we can. Today I have some workshop announcements all about email marketing and audience engagement. Upcoming Workshops in Maple Community RSVP to the upcoming events to add to your calendar,...
Transform your business with a website that works
Hello Reader, This workshop is last the last public webinar I'm doing for a while because next week I'm beginning cohort 6 of our website building program 🌻. This free workshop is for anyone who wants to become smarter with their website – no matter what platform you use. Learn how to know your website is working or not Learn to focus on content instead of technical stuff Learn what kind of support is actually helpful And if you have a website already, we'll be hosting a few rounds of website...
✨ New Workshop – 3 Steps to a Website That Grows Your Audience
Hello Reader, It's easy to leave your website on the back burner (please don't click!) Let me guess – it feels too complicated or you're avoiding some BIG decision about the direction of your business. Or both? Let me know? If you're available next week, we can chat. I'm hosting a free workshop on Zoom to share a 3-part framework for attracting visitors, subscribers, and customers regularly with your website. My goal is to get you from stuck (errrr) to having a plan to finally have a website...
Websites are more than layouts – it's your opportunity to make a connection! Most people miss this part, and I want to help you get it right. Subscribe for the latest workshops and posts to get more from your website.