Wix gives you a complete platform to build your site, host and manage it. No need to deal with other services to buy your domain and host your site. Everything can be done from one place and that means more convenience – don’t forget that building your site on Wix itself is an easier task.
I can say this because I have built more than one website on this platform, and I would also recommend it to others.
Most beginners looking to create a website shy away from the task because they are confused about all the different steps involved in choosing a domain, a hosting provider, and then building the site.
This is where Wix offers a lot of convenience.
Step by step guide on how to use this free website builder can show you the simplicity of building a site on this platform.
Create your account
Signing for an account is as easy as using your Facebook account or Gmail account.
Select Website Type
This choice depends on the type of business you have and what your goals are. The different options are:
- Business
- Blogs
- Online store
- Designer
- Photography
- Restaurant
And many more.
Most niches are covered and if you can’t find the right option you can choose ‘other’.
This step is important because the template and the options available in the template will depend on your choice.
Select Template
Once you have selected your website type, the Wix interface will provide you with templates relevant to that choice. The interface displays all the popular templates but also allows you to search based on your specific needs.
Then there is the option to search for templates in various categories. And there is another option – blank template. This allows you to start over from scratch.
To be honest, starting from scratch is usually not the best option, as it will make the process a bit more time consuming, but this of course comes down to your personal design preferences and needs.
Remember that even if you don’t find a template you like in your own niche, you can also pick your favorite template from another niche, and adapt it to your needs very easily.
Edit Design
The selected template design can be edited with a simple drag and drop interface. You can of course also change all textual information, including company name/brand name, and description.
Wix provides a simple and intuitive text editor. You can easily select the font and text size.
Add Photos & Videos
Wix templates let you add photos and videos to different areas. Try different colors or add colors based on your brand theme. Change the background to add relevant images or videos. I would recommend creating colors that are relevant to your brand image.
There are so many elements that can be added to customize the template. There is an ‘add’ in the sidebar which lists all the different elements that can be added, including:
- New text box
- Knob
- Form
- Photo
- Videos
- Menu
You can also choose an element style.
If you have multiple pages on your site, you can customize each page. You can save one web page and then edit the next one.
Add Application
Wix also offers its own app store. Choose from a variety of apps to add a variety of features and functionality to your website, including:
- SEO expert
- Marketing Emails
- Invoice
- Contact
- Automatic Emails
- Site Booster
- Form Builder
And hundreds more.
Add Products or Services
Even if you don’t select a website type to be an ‘online store’, you can add products later during the design process.
The site builder offers a ‘store manager’ feature in the sidebar. You can easily add products or services by using this feature. There’s much more you can do:
- Add product images
- Add a price
- Select payment
- Delivery
Once you have created your website, all that is needed is to publish it. There is a preview feature which allows you to get a preview of your site with one click. Click the ‘publish’ button and your website will be live.
Websites are automatically hosted on Wix domains. However it is advisable to choose your own domain. This platform allows you to purchase a custom domain without leaving it.
If you want to add a blog page to your site, Wix allows you to do that. Sidebar provides the right options. If you want your website to generate more traffic, it is recommended to add a blog page. This will help raise your site’s content profile and further increase its search ranking.
Conclusion
Anyone with basic IT skills can use this free website builder to create a website. At no stage will you feel the need for professional assistance. You will find everything in the right place for you to create an elegant custom website. I would like to add that you have to be careful while choosing the type of Website. Once you select it, you cannot change it back. If not, you will have to start over and have to start the design process again.
Wix has millions of users worldwide. It is the perfect platform for people like me who have no prior experience in building websites. You can create stunning, professional-looking websites with just basic drag and drop features.
