Web Design to Save the World
Build the site your community actually needs.
This version is for mission-driven folks who need a site that works beautifully and reflects their values—without requiring coding skills or expensive developers.
What you’ll learn:
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How to define your site’s purpose and audience
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How to organize content and write for the web
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How to design accessible, easy-to-navigate pages
- How to use platforms like Cargo, Squarespace, or Wix effectively
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How to apply your visual identity with clarity and care
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How to maintain and update your site with confidence
Who it’s for: Nonprofits, churches, artists, small businesses, and solo practitioners who need control over their site without learning to code.
This version is for people ready to go deeper: learn the mechanics behind the web, customize designs beyond templates, and create fast, ethical, purpose-driven sites from scratch or by modifying frameworks.
What you’ll learn:
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Semantic HTML and how to structure clean, accessible pages
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CSS for layout, color, and typography
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Flexbox and grid systems
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Light JavaScript for interactions (menus, toggles, forms)
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Site organization, file structure, and hosting basics (Netlify, GitHub Pages, etc.)
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How to build fast, small, maintainable sites for mission-driven work
Tools used: VS Code, GitHub, Netlify, possibly Eleventy or another static site builder
Who it’s for: Designers, creatives, and communicators who want to move beyond drag-and-drop and build thoughtful, responsive, lean websites by hand.