Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Tips for Creating Your Coalition Website | Episode 084 with Alexander Ramsey
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Alexander Ramsey, founder of Lairly, about the importance of having an effective online presence for nonprofits and small businesses. They discuss the challenges faced by organizations in creating affordable and professional websites, the value of good design, and practical tips for improving website functionality. Alexander shares insights on how to engage visitors effectively and the significance of credibility in web design. The conversation also touches on memorable experiences from their past collaborations in drug prevention efforts.
Chapters
00:00 Introducing Lairly and its Benefits
09:13 Tips for Building a Website: Mastering Your Homepage
18:54 The Importance of Credibility in Website Design
21:36 Lairly: Affordable Website Solutions
23:47 Memories from the Road: Throwing Drug-Free House Parties
28:16 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
28:18 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links:
Layerly Website: https://layerly.io
Party.0 “Sober Party Tour” Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/party.0
Takeaways
Lairly offers affordable website subscriptions for small businesses.
A good website design is crucial for credibility.
Your homepage should clearly communicate your mission.
Call to action buttons should be repeated throughout the site.
75% of users leave a site that looks untrustworthy.
Websites should be easy to navigate and user-friendly.
Investing in a professional website can attract better donations.
The importance of a responsive design for mobile users.
Engaging content on the homepage can reduce bounce rates.
Building a website should not be a frustrating experience.
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
instagram.com/vive18_