1. Define your purpose
The first step is to set clear goals and objectives to set the tone of the whole process. This will also help you choose the right tools for your site. You also need to decide the kind of website you want to build(blog, portfolio, e-commerce, or business site) and the audience you want to target.
2. Choose a Platform
There are a variety of platforms available for you to build your website on like Wix, Shopify, WordPress, etc. Choose the most appropriate option according to your website needs.
Visit the platform’s website and sign up or create your free trial account.
3. Domain name and Hosting plan
Now that you have decided on a platform to build on, it’s time to choose a domain name as well as a hosting plan. A domain name is known as your website’s address and hosting makes your site accessible online.
You have to choose a simple and memorable domain name.
You can choose tools like Namecheap, Bluehost, or the platform’s built-in domain registration
4. Select and Customize a Template
Templates are pre-designed layouts that save time, which allows you to quickly create a basic website design.
Browse templates relevant to your website type then choose the one that matches your style and purpose if the template doesn’t match your style then you can go ahead and customize it according to your needs.
5. Create a Webpage
At this point, your website is nearly ready to go but a main component is still missing which is the content. During this time you can create some basic posts and pages to get started. You can create pages related to your website type but every website has some basic and general pages like the homepage, about, services/products, and contacts.
6. Publish the Website
Now it is the time to finally publish your website but before publishing review all the pages for typos, broken links, or misplaced elements.
Also, test your website on different devices and browsers.
After reviewing the website for potential mistakes and after fixing them publish your website.
