Building a website has become quite a task these days with the emerging demands of the webmasters and the rising competition in the SEO. Despite all this, website creation has become a booming business now, especially in these testing times of the pandemic in which we have seen a mushroom growth of online jobs and freelancing ventures.
Fortunately, website creation has now become quite easy, thanks to the platforms like Wix.com which have made it easy and fun for the newcomers as well. You don’t need to hire a professional worth a hefty amount of money for this task now. In fact, if you have a computer and a good internet connection, you are good to go. That simple!
Let’s have a look at how to create a website with some new tips and tricks in 2021 that will help you create your own path in this field…
Easy Steps to Create a Website
Step 1- Choose a domain and get it registered
A domain name is what makes your brand remembered. Invest good time thinking about a striking domain name.
You might find it a bit difficult at first to find a good name or get it approved. This is because millions of domains already present on the internet. But don’t worry, there’s something for everyone out there!
Here are a few tips that might help you find a good domain name:
- Choose words/names that are easy to spell and pronounce. The easier it is, the more it will circulate from mouth to mouth.
- Keep it short and specific. Your domain should somehow reflect your brand, but more importantly, it should reflect your creativity and precision. Also, avoid numbers and hyphen in your domain. They make it difficult for the user to type and pronounce. The recommended length of a domain is usually 14 characters.
- For a personal blog, website, or portfolio, use your own name. It will make people search your domain easily.
- The regular TLDs are always better than the fancy ones. Go with .com, .net, .org.
Following these tips, you can come up with 10 domains and then check their availability at Domain.com. In case you don’t find a suitable domain, you can always buy one from the same source.
Step 2 – Set up a Wix account
Wix.com is the ultimate lifesaver for newcomers in the industry. It literally walks you through every step towards making your own site. You can use their software to create a beautifully customized website in minutes.
Wix.com is ideal for local businesses like restaurants, utility stores, bookshops, freelancing, hobby sites, student groups, etc.
These categories/niches will make you kick start your online presence and will give you good exposure. That’s all you need at this stage!
While setting up the account, you will be asked a few questions about your business type, purpose, preferences, etc. these will be used by Wix ADI (artificial design intelligence) to create a sample site design for you. You can always customize and change it, in case you don’t like it.
Step 3 – Be creative with your site
Once you are done with making an account for your site, now is the time to customize it according to the requirements of your brand niche or company image. This is the fun part! You get to kind of play with what you want and be flexible with Wix features. They have a bulk of options for every single design and action which makes it highly customizable. You can choose a template, logo, and many more, and edit them anytime you want.
After doing this, you better publish your site. This is where you officially publish a Wix domain to your website. Hence, your website creation process is almost done.
Step 4 – Connect your domain to Wix.com
Connecting your domain with Wix is important to run your business from this platform. You can’t get your business site proper leverage without making it connected with your Wix account.
You can simply go to Settings > Domains > Connect a domain you already own (or a new one in case you don’t have any). Enter your name and confirm the DNS connection method. Now, you need to update your domain’s DNS records.
After this, you need to change the name servers. Once done, it normally takes 1 to 2 days to fully process this.
Step 5 (optional) – Add an online store
Wix.com is one of the best e-commerce platforms for small businesses. Your online store will be highly recognized from this platform and it will have massive exposure. You generate good revenue with this exposure. Since more and more people are inclining towards online purchases, therefore, your e-store will definitely make its mark.
Wix also has many options for payments such as PayPal, AliPay, Credit and Debit cards, POS, etc.
Final words…
Website creation in 2021 will be almost the same task as it is now. But the worth considering thing is, the competition is rising rapidly. With the ongoing pandemic mayhem across the world, almost half of the population is now either looking for online jobs or planning to make a future in this field as it seems safe and a remote way of earning. This will make the competition tougher, especially, for the newcomers in the field of online business.
However, with changing times, demands, and people’s expectations, the webmasters are also going to be raising their standards. Of course, it might be a bit difficult even for seasoned professionals, in the beginning, but eventually, things will line up.
The crux of the matter is, not to give up and keep going. Despite the hard times, online businesses are expected to boom in 2021. With more ideas and companies springing up, more opportunities and solutions will also emerge.
Let’ hope for the best!
