{"id":4576,"date":"2021-05-24T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T04:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/?p=4576"},"modified":"2024-07-23T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T06:29:39","slug":"how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Website: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses, nowadays, are rapidly migrating towards online platforms. And, it has never been so easy before. There are various ways to gain traction over the internet. However, there is no alternative to a business website. It is like a visiting card for your business. It also serves as the first POC for your potential customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a beginner and wondering how to create a website, you came to the right place. Here, we will provide a step-by-step guide for building a website from scratch. So, without further ado, let us dive in!<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edac7b6bdd1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edac7b6bdd1\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Pick-a-website-builder-that-suits-your-needs\" >Pick a website builder that suits your needs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Select-a-plan-which-is-relevant-to-your-business-fits-in-the-budget\" >Select a plan which is relevant to your business &amp; fits in the budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Select-a-domain-name-that-reverberates-with-your-business\" >Select a domain name that reverberates with your business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Use-relevant-name\" >Use relevant name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Keep-it-crisp-and-memorable\" >Keep it crisp and memorable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Avoid-numbers\" >Avoid numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Pick-a-design-template-and-customize-it\" >Pick a design template and customize it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Align-and-upload-the-content\" >Align and upload the content.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Choose-and-download-appropriate-apps\" >Choose and download appropriate apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Take-a-test-run\" >Take a test run\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Publish-it\" >Publish it\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-create-a-website-guide-for-beginners\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick-a-website-builder-that-suits-your-needs\"><\/span><b>Pick a website builder that suits your needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a website, you need to know CSS, HTML, XML, and other languages. Learning and mastering a single language will take at least six months. Using a CMS (Content Management System), you can eliminate the technicality of coding and focus on designing your website. There are various website builder sites like WordPress, Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, etc. Choose any one of these at your convenience to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you own a business that sells products, you should go for website builders that are dedicated to e-commerce like Shopify or BigCommerce. Else, if you wish to develop a site to showcase your art or provide some information to viewers, Wix or WordPress are good options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select-a-plan-which-is-relevant-to-your-business-fits-in-the-budget\"><\/span><b>Select a plan which is relevant to your business &amp; fits in the budget<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you need to pick a plan. It is pretty simple. Website builders like Wix and WordPress even have free plans. But, it is recommended that you choose a paid plan as you will have more helpful features. The prices of website building sites are substantially lower when you compare them to the cost of hiring web developers. If you want, you can start with a basic plan and then upgrade gradually.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select-a-domain-name-that-reverberates-with-your-business\"><\/span><b>Select a domain name that reverberates with your business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A domain name is your site\u2019s unique address. You can choose one for your website using the website builder. Here are a few things that you should focus on while picking a domain name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use-relevant-name\"><\/span><b>Use relevant name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you run a cake shop named &#8220;The Cake Place&#8221;. Try to get a domain name that is somewhat similar to your brand name, like &#8220;thecakeplace.com&#8221; or &#8220;tcp.com&#8221;. Make sure that the domain name and content of the site match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep-it-crisp-and-memorable\"><\/span><b>Keep it crisp and memorable<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone wants their site to be remembered. The simplest way to do so is to make the domain name short and crisp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid-numbers\"><\/span><b>Avoid numbers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Try to avoid using numbers in domain names. It seems to be unprofessional and is tough to remember.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick-a-design-template-and-customize-it\"><\/span><b>Pick a design template and customize it<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> <\/b>Now, it is time to start some real work. You can start by picking a template or theme for your website. There are multiple categories like photography, restaurants, online stores, portfolios, blogs, etc. Dive in and choose one that suits your business.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you have a restaurant. If you are building your site, you should choose a template with visuals or graphics related to food items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hereafter, your website will start to take its shape. You will now have to personalize it. Add your header, footer, logo categories, sections, subsections to the site. You can include customizations like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landing page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigation buttons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media plugins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New pages\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change size, colors, and fonts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact form and menus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a color palette<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should be as creative as possible while personalizing your website.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Align-and-upload-the-content\"><\/span><b>Align and upload the content.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are done with customizing the website, it is time to upload your content, images, blogs, videos, etc. You can replace any placeholder available on the website using drag and drop functionality. While uploading your content, try to work on the SEO. Be careful about the keywords, tags, meta tags, etc. It will help your site get higher rankings in search results.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose-and-download-appropriate-apps\"><\/span><b>Choose and download appropriate apps<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the last hurdle in the way of building a website for your business. With every website building site, you will get a bucket full of apps or plugins that can enhance the utility of your website. Some of these apps and plugins are free, while others are paid. Examples of such plugins are chatbots, social media popups, calendar plugins, form builder, SEO plugins, etc. Choose appropriate plugins for your site.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take-a-test-run\"><\/span><b>Take a test run\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always wise to recheck all the functionalities before taking anything for the real-world test. Similarly, before publishing your site, do a test run and check out for issues like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spelling and grammatical errors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working of navigation buttons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formatting of the site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loading time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimization of the site\u2019s mobile and desktop versions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every website building site offers the option of previewing your website. You can also approach your friends or team members to seek feedback. Keep an open mind and make all the necessary changes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publish-it\"><\/span><b>Publish it\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everything is complete, click on the \u201cPublish\u201d option, and your website will be up and running. Furthermore, you do not need to worry much as you can make changes and update your site even after publishing it. However, to change the template of your site, you may need to unpublish it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real hustle starts after you publish your site. You need to constantly guide it for taking it to a particular destination. Work on your website\u2019s SEO, promotion, marketing, and analytics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internet has infinite possibilities. You can take your business to great heights with a well-designed website.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rise in internet penetration and technology advancements have encouraged many businesses to go online and start their own website. Want to find out ways to build the ideal website for growth and reach? 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