Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Testimonial – Martin Taylor
This course is a gift. It gives me a sense of freedom. It's such a wonderful feeling to be able to create something for free and without the help of a so-called expert.
I was looking to build a website before I started this course and received some quotes that averaged at about R80,000. Yes, you read correctly - R80,000! Thank you both for saving me R80k!
There is nothing difficult about this course at all!
The videos are spot on and very easy to follow. Thank you for the inspiration.
I am so excited about this opportunity that I couldn't sleep last night, so I got up at 04:00 to complete the next lesson.
Regards from London Martin
Monday, April 27, 2009
Testimonial – Cedric Brewis
Without any prior knowledge of website building I learnt to build my first website through the Build-A-Web course in less than sixty (yes 60) minutes at the age of 61!
The course is so easy and understandable to follow that one wonders why some courses are so complicated.
The Build-A web course does not rely on hours and hours of technical explanations and technical know-how or programming languages. The only thing required is to follow the instructions given in the training videos and take action by “clicking” a mouse button according to the instructions. It is as simple as that!
Results are achieved straight away!
Any other institution that can offer the opportunity to build an operational website within an hour remains to be seen!
Thanks to Hannes Dreyer and his partner Leon for providing the Build-A-Web course and for their devotion and unselfish manner that they spent time and effort on investigating options and optimal ways to present the course.
To the others that provided inputs and other facets of support, eg wives and children and the ladies in the office, thanks for making an excellent team!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Testimonial – Johannes Pienaar
I am subscribed to his Wealth Creator Website and really benefit from, and enjoy the learning’s from him. Dr Hannes has taught me a lot about investing in property and when I got the invitation to join him on the testing phase of Build-a-Web, I just knew that I would be stupid to let this opportunity go past me.
Today, after completion of the Beta phase (testing phase) of Build-a-Web I am really glad that I answered YES to the invitation.
Dr Hannes and Leon taught me, (someone who only knows how to send and receive e-mails and Google a bit on the net) how to build a website!
Not only build a website, but make it look professional as well and create my own e-mail address on top of that!
The way Dr Hannes teaches his students is practical and I was having fun at doing something that I initially knew nothing about. You just cannot go wrong in following the step, by step instructions given by Dr Hannes.
Even though I did not learn how to make money from the internet yet, I am convinced that we will be taught this in the same simple, step by step way used in the first course and that I WILL succeed and be making money from the net!
Thank you Hannes and Leon for this opportunity
Testimonial - Rynier du Plessis - Build A Web
This was amazing because this course teaches you to how to build a website in less than one hour.
My website www.rynier-du-plessis.co.za is currently up and running and is hosted on www.cyberegion.com
I decided to do this course because I am planning on building a commercial money making website in the near future.
I was roaming the internet looking for the appropriate tools or software and was bombarded with loads of different products but with no confidence or knowledge on how to choose the right one.
This course seems to be the ideal starting point. I was not disappointed. The course had everything I was looking for it gives step by step instructions on how to build a website as well as information on what tools and software to use even at a discount price.
The video course consists of twelve lessons one per day, but the actual time taken to build the website was less than one hour.
The tool used to build this website is amazing because you do not need any html coding or specific technical skills.
This course was very well presented and I can recommend it to any one that is serious about web building and need to start from scratch.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Testimonial - Heinn Enslin - Build A Web
Firstly, I want to thank you for being such an inspirational person – as you have made a valuable contribution to my life already.
I admire you for having the guts to stand up and make a difference – and in the process change so many people’s life for the better. I’m a mentoring student of yours as well as many of your other courses as I see the incredible value I get out of it – please keep up your good work!
The wealth of knowledge you have is incredible, and I appreciate the fact that you are willing to share it – and also to keep on learning and growing.
When I received the invitation from you and Leon to participate in the Build-a-Web beginner’s course, I did not think twice to get involved immediately.
The reasons for this were simple: - I have not been disappointed in any of your courses before - Obtaining web design skills is very valuable, as the internet is a very powerful tool to utilize today - I have tried another product that would supposedly do the same thing (found it on the internet), but failed miserably -
My university studies with regard to web site design just left me confused - I knew it would be practical and empower me to take responsibility from the word go, without wasting my time with irrelevant nonsense
This was something I was looking for quite some time as I realized the value of web sites in any business – it just puts you in a total different league. You instantly have the ability to get local, national as well as global exposure for your business as well as the effectiveness of automating a lot of the business functions – but if I have to discuss all the advantages of websites, it will fill a whole book.
So, did Build-a-Web live up to your normal high standards, and did it achieve its goal? – Again the answer is simple – absolutely!
At this point I would like to thank Leon – your partner in this endeavor – for his great service.
Whenever we had questions, he would answer it timely and in such a way that it was clear as well as sharing his knowledge with regards to the technology and tools used to make all of this possible. Sure there were some hiccups, but this was attended to and am I convinced that this will evolve into another amazing course from Hannes Dreyer.
This course was successful because of the following reasons: -
- It was kept simple enough in order not to confuse or de-motivate non IT skilled people
- The amount of information was not over whelming – just enough to absorb (especially for beginners)
- The opportunity given to participate in the exercises made it practical and also helped to re-enforce the theory supplied
- The movie clips was made in such a way that it created a positive atmosphere as well as the feeling of being engaged with directly
- It was not impersonal
I still can’t believe how much you can achieve on the net with just the beginners course’s knowledge.
Thank you – Hannes and Leon – again.
I’m grateful to have been a part of this course, and I appreciate the time and effort taken to have made this possible.
This is Heinn, signing of from Build-a-Web.
Build A Web close for Beta 1 Testing
Lesson 12 - How to Create an Email Address
How to Create an Email Address
Quick overview of the lesson:
How to create an e-mail account and activate it on your computer
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Thanks again Hannes and Leon for sharing these precious gems of knowledge with us. I passed with flying colours today! I'm going to have lots of fun playing around with my website now that I understand the basics. Waiting patiently for module 2 ;-) - Ashraf
I just get more excited with each lesson! And I can't wait to learn how to start making money with my newly aquired skills - so looking forward to module 2 and the advanced course! Thank you both again for another great video lesson! - Stephan
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Lesson 11 - Changing the Look and Feel Instantly
Changing the Look and Feel Instantly
Quick overview of the lesson:
Adding different templates to pick and choose from.
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Hi Hannes & Leon, Just to say Hi and thank you so much for another amazing lesson. This is the best I have even seen.....- David
Hi Hannes and Leon,Just wondering when we'll be receiving the video about the advanced training, as I haven't received any email at the regular time stating that the next lesson is ready. Will just have to be patient till then.I have enough learning material form Hannes to keep me occupied for the whole year :) - Ashraf
Gosh, I didn't even have time to make a cup of tea. The files are smaller but even so the lesson took less than two minutes and the answer a few seconds, to down load. Kaizen!
Thanks to Leon for his prompt response to my question!
Regards Heather
Hi Hannes and Leon, The new MP4 Video is so much faster to download. Thank you, it made life, building a website, so much easier and I had a lot of fun through the whole course. - Emil
Hello Hannes & Leon.Thank you so much for a stunning (and very enjoyable!) basic course! It took me a while to tweak my website after completing this final lesson, but I'm absolutely delighted to have my first website up and running and so proud of myself that's it's my own doing! Would not have done it so simply and quickly (or not at all) without this course! So looking forward to the advanced course. Thank you both again!! - Stephan
Lesson 10 - Adding Images to your Website
Adding Images to your Website
Quick overview of the lesson:
Learn how easy it is to add images and photos to your site
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
WOW, this is great! my website is taking shape. I'm sure all of you are having as much fun as what I am having. Thanks Hannes for making all these short lessons fun. - Ashraf
This has just been an amazing lesson. THANKS Hannes and Leon. I have spent a lot of time on it going through what we have learnt and it has been worth it. - David
Thanks for this valuable lesson Hannes and Leon, now my web site can start to take real shape. Now it can start to go places. You guys have made it so simple and believe me I appreciate it. Great Stuff, lets keep going!!!! David K
Another easy lesson. My website is looking better with every lesson. So when do we get to the tough part? - Heather
Really cool stuff! The site is starting to look like something. Thanks a million! - Rowan
A picture says more than a thousand words :-). Starting to get to the nice stuff now - enjoying it - thanx! - Hein
Lesson 9 - How to build links
How to build links
Quick overview of the lesson:
Learn how easy it is to build links to navigate in your site and to other sites
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Nog 'n stunning les, baie dankie! - Stephan
WOW!!! Now that is the lesson I was waiting for. Thank you both for the power you have placed in my hands! - Dave
So simple! Thanks again. - Heather
Hannes, I am feeling so good being able to do what you have shown us sofar. Thankyou - Emil
Thank you Hannes and Leon again for making this course possible. - Hein
A i tog, waar was julle al my lewe?? Dankie, die dom blond titel le reeds in die modder, sal hopelik teen die einde van die kurses met silwer skoon water weg gespoel word om vir ewig rivier af te spoel! - Chiquita
Lesson 8 - Editing Your Website
Editing Your Website
Quick overview of the lesson:
Showing how to use word editor and play around with different effects
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
This was a bit of a relaxed lesson - just let your creative side take over and have fun! I also appreciated the way in which Hannes started the lesson - laughing like that - it sets a great atmosphere to work in. - Hein
WONDERFUL, so easy. Thanks - Adele
Thank you, Done - Riana
Monday, April 20, 2009
Lesson 7 - Fix your first page
Lesson 7
Fix your first page
Quick overview of the lesson:
Learn how to register a domain name and even get it for free. You will also learn how to register and host your domain name with a service provider on the Internet.
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
No problems. Front page has been tidied up nicely.- Rowan
Smooth sailin'... Thank you Hannes for making the video lessons fun and 'interacting' with us - making me feel you're having a one-on-one with me specifically - I really value that. I tend to want to do and learn more in each session, but suppose the amount of info is good, as it has time to sink in before the next lesson - this course is obviously well thought through and also well excecuted - well done and thank you! - Stephan
Thanks Hannes and Leon,I even managed to correct my front page in the" More Customization" section...Guys,the way you explain things is excellent..Thanks for the quick responseto questions..Keep up the Great Work. - Giovanni
I can feel myself getting more confident with working with the website technology - again that is due to a course that has been well setup. Good work Hannes and Leon! This is Heinn signing out from Build-a-Web...
Baie dankie Hannes en Leon, die aanbieding is puik en sooo maklik verstaanbaar. Ek het al ander ouens se kursusse in die verlede GEKOOP en kon nooit iets reg kry nie en dan tou op gegooi omdat ek dit nie kon verstaan nie. Gelukkig weet julle ouens hoe ons "newbies" se koppe werk. Baie dankie dat julle ons help om ons kennis te verbreed. - Gert
As requested, my experience of the downloading was that it was very quick. The quality of the video very good. I also like the improvement in terms of the enlarging the screen where you actually click.- Riana
Thanks for step-by -step instructions. - Estelle
I have gained so much optimism about my life being able to do this. I feel like a different person being able to do something completely out of my comfort zone. This lesson was easy to understand - Ronelle
Lesson 6 - Basic Website Customization
Customize your website
Quick overview of the lesson:
Learn how to uses a word editor to do the programming for you
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Thank you again for another clear and simple lesson with major results. - Stephan
Hey Hannes, I'm online. YES! YES! YES! Cant wait to make my new page more attractive. Thanks for all the knowledge so far. All I can say is ....... Watch out world here I come! Thanks for the great lessons and Leons rapid response on queries. Here we go! - Dave
Thank you for a wonderful course that is simple and knowledgeful at the same time.The fantastic thing about this course is that you are doing it practically as you go alone. - Nithia
All I can say is Great, my website is up and running, I never thought this would happen. Thanks again for making it so simple. - Adele
Nothing more to say than - 'Eureka!'. I love this course and enjoy the fact that it is so simple and hassle free. Good work Hannes and Leon. - Hein
Once again, thanks for the excellent course Leon and Hannes. - Nick
Awesome course!! - Fanie
This was fun. Had abit of trouble doing the download of the course, but that was due to my own mistakes. Looking forward to jazz up this website. Thanks Guys!!!!!!!! -Bradley
Lesson 5 - How to Install Your First Website
How to Install Your Free website development program
Quick overview of the lesson:
How to upload your FREE website development program.
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
WHOA! I refused to believe that it can be this simple and am glad to be proven wrong! (I now also realize that I tend to complicate things for myself...) Thank you again for a stunning lesson! - Stephan
Hi guys, this was the part that probably would have put me off building websites forever! But thanx to your effort and the simplicity of the lesson, I could actually do this. This is what I wanted somebody to show me all along. Your coarse is probably the first of its kind worldwide. Congrats! - Chiquita
Hallo Leon and Hannes, all went well. And I had a lot of fun!! - Ronelle
The building of the website was so easy, it left me commentless. - Nick
Hannes and Leon, Leon and Hannes this is da bom, as the jong kids will say now-a-days. This is amazing!!!!! I somme build another one just for the fun of it ha haha. Thanks Guys for the hand holding it is great. I can't wait for the next lesson. - Bradley
Thank you, yet again for a clear, straight forward and encouraging video. - Julie
Hannes and Leon, I followed your step by step instructions and installed joomla! i cannot believe its so easy, it went off without a glitch. Im really impressed. - Rakesh
Lesson 4 - How to Register a Domain Name
How to Register a Domain Name
Quick overview of the lesson:
Learn how to register a domain name and even get it for free. You will also learn how to register and host your domain name with a service provider on the Internet.
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Thanks Hannes and Leon for making this process so easy. The course is going well and I now have a domain. GREAT STUFF!!!!! - Dave
I went through the process step by step, and there were no problems. Thank you very much- Rowan
hi Hannes and Leon, i sincerely thank you for this wonderful course, its so exciting that at each an every time an email notification comes though about the next lesson being ready, i turn to stop everything i was busy with and put my focus to the course. - Matsetse
Hi Hannes en Leon, Julle kook behoorlik met die kursus en ek kook saam! Baie dankie, dit is baie prakties en maklik om te verstaan. Ek tel omtrent die ure af tot die volgende les beskikbaar is.Groete,Gert.
Thanks Hannes, after this long weekend it was really a joy to come back and be able to see how easy it is to get a domain name registered, can't wait for the next exciting lesson. - Adele
Hi Hannes and Leon, so far so good ive done everything in you lessons and thus far had no hiccups, i cannot believe that its so incredible simple, Thank You for the opportunity - Rakesh
Leon thanks for helping me save a bundle! Much appreciated. - Julie
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Lesson 3 - Introduction to an Easy to Use Website Creation System
Introduction to an Easy to Use Website Creation System
Quick overview of the lesson:
Introduction to one of the most powerful website development programs - and you can get the program and basic training for FREE.
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-web.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Cant wait for the next lesson. I see this is going places – Dave
Hi Hannes and Leon, I am becoming SERIOUSLY excited now! Have a great easter weekend with your family...I'll be looking forward to doing the next lessons.Feedback: So far, surprisingly I have understood everything with very little knowledge of IT. - Ashraf
So far i able to understand everything with zero knowledge of IT.The great thing i just discovered in this short period with you guys is that the "fear' of the unknown has been keeping me back.Thanking you. Looking forward to the next lesson. - Giovanni
So far so good... maybe too good - I like the fact that commitment is demanded, though! – Stephan
Hi Hannes & Leon, still very clear on what is being covered.- Heather
Hi Hannes and Leon. So far the lessons have been practical and understandable. I like the step by step, short lessons and no nonsense approach. I have done courses in the past where a certain level of knowledge is assumed by the trainer / coach which is very frustrating for the learner. Thank you for not making the same mistake guys! - Anton
Hi Hannes, This course is very exciting indeed. I attended an Internet Marketing course which cost R2500 for the day which quite frankly was a waste of time and most importantly I do not know how to build my own website. I look forward to each lesson and my only wish was the new lessons were made available sooner.- Colin
Hey Doc and Leon. Thank you for this wonderful learning opportunity. So far the material is easy to understand. I also like the way that you persuade the student to actually pause the video and do the practical part of the exercise. I can't wait to have my own website. This is fun. Peace. – Mpho
Hallo Hannes, I really do believe this is as good as it is true! Thank you. – Ronelle
Hi Hannes & Leon! Thx for much needed info. The waiting period between e-mails is just extremely frustrating!! Is there no way you can make the intervals shorter, if they have to be there? I am serious about this business and want to get on with it. – Deona
This sounds so delicious, I cannot wait to digest some yummy goodies! - Julie
Lesson 2- How to see if a domain name is available
How to see if a domain name is available
Quick Overview of the lesson:
Step by step guide to see if your domain name is available in less than one minute.
Here are some of the comments on http://www.build-a-wen.com/ on how others are finding the free course.
Hey Hannes. Brilliant!! It is so easy and [domain name hidden] is available….another Hannes in the making. - David J
Thanks so much Hannes and Leon for a great site. Trust me I'm just waiting for the next lesson. So far so good. LETS GO!!!!! - David K
Hannes, say Hi to Leon. Thanks for showing us how easy this is :-) - Emil
This was great it really was easy. Thanks Hannes and Leon. Can't wait for tomorrows lesson. - Adel.
Hi there Hannes and Leon, I like what I see. This is going to be a life changing experience. To think we get the information to actually save some money! Can't wait for tomorrows lesson. - Marlene
Thanks Hannes, it was as easy as you promised - looking forward to the rest. - Nick
Thanks, this is wonderful information. Having knowledge about what is out there is one thing, learning how to use it is power. I look forward to the next lesson. - Lesley
Thank you Hannes and Leon. I have tried to find out about starting my own website before, but I soon got bogged down and confused by all the technicalities and worried about whether the offers on the internet were scams or not. At least now I know I have someone I can trust, and I still can hardly believe that it can be done for free. Keep up the good work! - Rowan
Thank you for the easy ,step by step lessons.I had my 7yr old son that sat with me through this lesson and he now understand how to check for domain name availability.This shows how simple you have made the lessons to be understood.Thanks once again for giving so generously.Looking forward for the next lesson - Nithia
Hi Guys, you definately cannot make it easier. Thank you! I might even lose the dumb blond status... - Chiquita
I love the way Hannes is 'interacting' with us on the video - making it both interesting and fun! - Stephan
Hi Hannes & leon, thanx for taking the time to educate us ( the technologically disadvantaged ) & stopping the so called "learned sharks" from ripping us off. great program. keep on rocking !!! - Ricci
Hi Hannes. So far it is easy as pie, my domain name is available. - Antoinette
so far its as easy as 1...2...3... im really enjoying this. - Rakesh
Hello Hannes & Leon. Yes this seems well suited and very "non intimidating" as an introduction and start into web building. I'm enjoying it from my side. - Charles
Thanks Hannes and Leon the programme is excellent and very easy to follow , (also pleased to know that hannes can see when we are not following his example and getting ahead of ourselves) - John
Hannes, where were you & Leon 4 yrs ago? I came to Vancouver BC, looked for an online business, found "Storesonline.com" I paid a “small” fee $of 6000 (yes 6k) to get multiple websites - I was in heaven for a while with some great ideas only to find out it is complicated to fill in the " links and gaps" and to find products to promote. They talked me into some web-cam training. I paid another $5000 (yes 5k) to get web-cam training - I was overwhelmed with my IGNORANCE.
I thought I could recover my investment (expense) - but I could not continue due to so many complicated hassles. A warning to everyone – watch out for expensive website costs, as Hannes was saying there are other alternatives.
FIRST EDUCATE YOURSELF. Thanks to you and Leon (especially Hannes as a trusted friend) that I can gain back my trust and to recover my “ignorant attitude” due to this easy step by step training, I am confident I will regain my losses after this training and laugh all the way to my bank manager - I much appreciate your vibrancy over the airwaves - keep up the good work, I am enjoying to be part of this. - Hannes
Lesson 1 - Welcome to Build A Web
Welcome to Build A Web
Quick overview of the lesson:
Lesson 1 Introduces you to the rest of the free course, and what the benefits are to have control over your own website and to design it yourself. It also tells you why the Build-a-Web course is for free.
Here are some of the comments on build a web on how others are finding the free course.
Hi Hannes. Firstly thank you for this truly amazing opportunity for allowing us to take advantage of this free learning opportunity from a real mentor such as yourself. My intent is to strongly focus my time surplus on applying the steps in your basic course to build my very first money-making website (I know buggerol about the subject at present :), and in return I wish to provide you with meaningful feedback in order that the basic course is everything and more that you want it to be. A few days ago I've been retrenched from my day job in property, but I view it as a blessing in disguise as the opportunities seem endless the more I invest in myself (and now I have the time to do so). So I am looking very forward to the next lesson. - Ashraf
Hello Hannes! I'm so excited to be a part of this opportunity! I look forward to lesson 2 and will do my best to be of proper value to the testing of this course. Kind regards, Stephan
Hi looking forward to a practical course and not only theory - Estelle
THANKS Hannes for the opportunity to learn something I know I need desparately but know little about. A notmal introductory course would take me months to learn as it would involve tons of theory and I need practical knowhow. Your quick course is exactly what I need. Let it roll, I am there all the way. - Paolo
Thank you for making this possible - again sharing valuable information and knowledge. You are truly a great mentor, as I have come to realize through all your courses I'm doing - I'm sure this one will be just as great. I've just been through a website creation exercise - but not doing it by myself - but through the help of a friend. I was seeking opportunities to start a business with a website, and I took my mother's hobby - making little sand gardens - and started a small business (http://www.sandworx.co.za/). So I am excited to learn the process and actually doing it personally. - Hein
Thank you for this excellent opportunity to learn hands on from yourself .I am sure the programme will be a great success and I am looking forward to working with you so that I too can become a true wealth creator.- John
Your first lesson has got me excited and interested, I can wait to get started on building my own website, you make it sound so easy. Thank You Hannes - Rakesh
Hi Hannes and Leon, Thank you so much so far. I received this exciting video over the weekend and I can see the potential right away. I have invested a lot of time and effort into setting up Joomla web sites on my own, but I am lacking a few of the basics and have been looking for a structured lesson like you seem to have put together. This can only be a good thing for all. Thanks once again, and keep up the good work. - Des
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