How to create and build your website
Research shows that more than a third of consumers look up a business online before making a purchase or visiting the establishment. That means having a website is crucial for any business to succeed. The design of your landing page is also very important. Apexlistings will help you hire a freelancer who can help you create a stunning website for your business, improve your current website, redesign your landing page, and increase your website traffic. If you would like to create your own website here are the steps.
Steps to build a website.
Here is a simple guide to creating a website using a website builder and the best part is, you won’t need programming knowledge.
Website builders provide tools such as website building tools, hosting, domain registration, SSL certification, templates, and support in one place, often for a low monthly rate.
How to Build a Website with a Website Builder
This is the easiest most hustle-free way to start for most beginners.
You won’t need to know how to code, and everything you need is typically included in one convenient package. So if you don’t want to go through the stress of finding a hosting service, domain name, and SSL certificate, this is the option for you.
Now, let’s begin.
- Choose a website builder.
Choose a website builder that fits your needs and budget by considering things such as cost, features, themes, and templates available that suit your style, ease of use, and support. Some examples of website builders include: Wix, Canva, and Weebly.
Our recommendation is to opt for a paid subscription once you’ve decided on a platform.
- Choose a short and easy-to-remember domain name.
When choosing a domain name, pick something short and descriptive.
Before signing up on your website builder platform, consider looking up available domain names using a service such as Kenya web experts. That way, you can make sure the domain you want is available before you pay for a subscription on your preferred platform.
- Pick a website template.
During your setup process, the website builder will take you to a template library, where you can choose your preferred layout to set up your site.
Your website builder should also allow you to import demo data so that you only have to replace the images and text making it very easy to build your first website.
- Customize the template.
You want your site to look unique, so you’ll need to customize the template.
Have fun, and don’t forget to use your brand's colors. The most interesting part of building your website is making it look like you want it to.
- Site pages.
Next, it’s time to add pages to your site. You’ll need to create, at a minimum a home page, an about us page, a contact us page, and maybe your products or services page.
- Write optimized content.
Now that you have your pages set up, it’s time to write optimized content for them. While writing, try and use a service such as Grammarly to avoid grammatical errors.
Also, as a crucial step, when uploading images, make sure that you compress them in order to save your hosting space and make your website load faster.
Once your pages, content, and plugins are in place, it’s time to publish your new site.
The website builder will typically have a button you can click to publish your site.
Building a website is not simple for everybody that's why we have freelancers all over Kenya who can help you set up your website faster and professionally. Check virtual assistant services or request us to match you to website designers and developers from around the country. You can also hire marketers, copywriters, and creative writers among other online assistants.
N/B. An email list may be very useful for you on your website. Check how to build an email list.
Article Written by: Joseph Kanene, Independent Contributor.
