Have you ever thought of how to create a website but with no clue about where to begin? Well, we have all been there.
Back then, it was much more difficult especially if you have no technical skills but with the evolution of technology to make life simpler, there are many easy ways to create your perfect website.
I mean, are technical skills required? Not really. It all depends on the purpose of the website you intend to create.
But most websites require coding skills in HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript, so you might want to take a good look at that.
Anyways, as I said earlier, there are other easy ways to create a website, even if you are not tech savvy or the coding type.
Check them out.
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How to create a website free
This is the easiest way to create your website, especially if you are on a tight budget. Whether you’re growing your business, selling online, or establishing an online presence, all you need are your ideas for the site, that’s all.
Find the perfect free website builder: There are many sites out there that offer free website templates. Some site includes Wix.com, WordPress.com, etc. Finding the right one that is free and has all the tools you need should be your only quest because other things are at the tip of your fingers.
Customize a website template: Time to start designing. Choosing a website template that aligns with your website’s objective among the many that these free website builders offer is advisable.
Select your content: After customizing your template, you should arrange your content beautifully. Select font combinations that fit the website’s theme nicely add vibrant graphics, and completely personalize the site to your taste.
The last step is to choose the ideal domain name, narrow your target market, and increase traffic when you launch your website utilizing sophisticated SEO tools.
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Creating a website on Google
With Google Sites, you can create high-quality sites without learning design or programming.
With this tool, you can create your website with carefully selected themes to make the content stand out and even look good and compatible across devices. It is very easy to use, and designs rearrange themselves to fit into the grid layout of the template.
However, this tool is mostly used in collaborative settings among teams, workplaces, etc.
The steps are just the same as in the previous sub-topic.
Building a website from scratch using HTML
HTML is the standard markup language for creating websites, and CSS is the language that describes the style of an HTML document.
These are the basic coding skills you need to create a web page. But how do you create a website from scratch using these coding skills? First, you need a code editor like Visual Studio Code. Once you have that, then let’s begin.
Plan a layout: Just like every other business to be executed, there is a plan so decide on how you want the website layout to be.
Set up the ‘boilerplate code’: It is the start of the website and a time for some coding. At this stage, you need to create a new folder with index.html and style.css files. Once this is done, open up your index.html web browser to check everything’s working.
Create the perfect element for your layout: Using semantic elements like <header>, <main>, <section>, and <footer>, it’s time to create your website’s layout and section elements.
Fill in the HTML content: Once you have completed 1 and 2, it is time to fill up the sites with catchy but related words to the intended mission goal of the site.
As soon as the mission has been completed, we are done with HTML and moving on to CSS. This adds the details to our layouts i.e. width, height, margin, padding, position, and display.
Keep refreshing your index.html web browser to check on the updates till you get your desired web page design.
Create a website with your Android phone
It’s reassuring to know that you can build and manage your entire website using an app on your phone. This is possible with the help of some web builder apps. But how exactly?
As I mentioned in the first sub-topic, some free web-building apps have fully functional mobile web apps. So you can use your phone to create, publish, and edit your website.
The good news is that the service saves your updates, so if you run into trouble with your phone, you can easily log in to the building apps/sites and continue working.
Some of the sites/apps are GoDaddy, WordPress, etc.
How to create a website and make money
Now that you have a basic understanding of how to create your own website simply and fast, how about doing a business and cashing out from this knowledge?
There are many ways to make money from owning a website, and here are a few ways.
Create a niche website: So, opt for a niche website idea while planning the website layout. For example, a blogging website especially if writing is your thing. This helps you understand your audience and gain more attraction.
Earn money with Google Adsense: Once you have established dominance in the online space and have your website active for a while, you can start monetizing your website with google ads.
Emphasis on niche websites: You can start selling more services on your websites and engage in newsletters, ebooks, etc. You can also make money from your skills and hobbies e.g. a video tutorial of what you love doing can be a great way to make money. Make money with your services, and get paid for that.
Sponsored content and affiliate marketing: You can make money after creating a free website from sponsored content. However, you need to have established your website with a significant number of followers and engagement for this.
Also, you can participate in affiliate marketing and get a commission from site visitors using your affiliate links. In the end, maybe get an advertisement deal from bigger brands in your niche.
WHEW! That’s all, for now, all the basic information you need to create your website. Should this be a series like TECH BRO 101? Comment down below.
