DIY Website Build / Design Strategies
They're built for people like us - people who don't code, don't design, and are rather overwhelmed by it all. And aside from buying your domain name (usually $10-$20 per year) you can do the rest for FREE!
Buy a domain name. This is where you'll send people on the internet - your Web Address.
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Pick a Host. This is the company you'll use to actually build what appears at your domain address.
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Choose a template you like. While building from scratch is fine, it's far easier to learn the ropes with a template.
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Keep it simple and consistent. Use the fonts and colors from the "Design Elements" skill.
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Make it work on a phone. Hosts have a "mobile" mode. Center, hide, and rearrange items as needed.
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Helpful tips:
Sites like GoDaddy will let you check to see if your business name can be your domain.
Wix, SquareSpace, GoDaddy, and many others have free templates you can work from.
Choose one element at a time and substitute your own information. You can't proof read enough!
Start with just a homepage. You can save and edit an unlimited number of times before "publishing."
Most of your visitors will see your site in mobile mode. Spend plenty of time making it perfect.