When it comes to building a website it can be overwhelming. I think I googled “Tips to Build a Website” about a ton of times when I started. At least it felt that way. Along with “How to ____” also.
Sure I’ve gone to school for web design, but you’d probably be surprised to learn that I don’t use my degree nearly as much as I do my self taught skills.
Moral of the story?
You don’t need a web design degree to build a website.
There’s a ton of things you can learn to build a beautiful website that functions.
It’s just a matter of how long you want to spend learning it. My goal is to help speed up that process. Because man can it take forever.
And when it comes to building a website, a great way to give your site a good foundation is to plan your pages out. I’ve put together the perfect guide to help you with that, go ahead and grab your free copy now.
But when it comes to those tips to build your website, let’s take a look at a couple important things to know before you go building your website.
Websites 101: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re brand new to the idea of a website and not even sure where to start then you need to read this one.
It’s okay to feel like a deer in the headlights, don’t worry.
Go ahead and read up on the essentials of what you need to know when it comes to websites. I’ll wait here for ya.
The Real Issue with Website Builders
A website builder is an incredible way to build your website. It’s my preferred method and what I recommend to my students in Web Design U.
There’s a good number of website builders. But, it’s important to understand the real issue with them.
So, before you go throwing one on your website, read up on them.
The Number One Mistake You’re Making with Your Website
Sure, there’s plenty of ways you can go wrong when building a website.
But there’s one mistake you can make that can be pretty bad. So, go ahead and read up on the number one mistake… before you make it.
The Issue with Premade WordPress Themes
I recommend using WordPress when it comes to websites. WordPress is my preferred platform.
Most WordPress websites use a theme to determine the design of the website.
But I’ve got a problem with that. Read up on the problem with premade themes.
Why Your Website Needs to Be Easy to Update
Your website is like a living breathing thing. It’s important for it to be easy to manage and flexible.
It’s important to ensure that your site is easy to update and flexible.
Read up on why it needs to be before you go deciding on how you’ll design it.
The Problem with Cheap Web Design
I know it’s overwhelming to think about building your own website. From how to what to put on the page I get it.
So I get that it’s enticing to pay someone to just do it for you.
But before you dive down that rabbit hole, read up on the problem with cheap web design. So you can avoid it before it even happens.
I know that building a website can be overwhelming. But, it’s important to make an informed decision about how you build it before you even get there. That way, you know you’re building it the right way.
Trust me, the worst thing you want to do is build your website, get it done, and then realize 6 months later that you could have done it in a better way. Putting that task back on your to do list after such a short amount of time sucks.
(Been there done that).
So go ahead and soak up those bits of knowledge before you go designing your website. Enjoy those tips to build your website. It’s always easier to learn before making a mistake. (I hate learning the hard way.)
Speaking of doing things the right way before you start building your site. It’s important to plan your website pages out before you even start building.
Grab your copy of the Ultimate Guide To Do Your Website Pages the Right Way now. That way you can build it the right way.
I know it’s overwhelming to think about building your own website. From how to what to put on the page I get it.
So I get that it’s enticing to pay someone to just do it for you.
But before you dive down that rabbit hole, read up on the problem with cheap web design. So you can avoid it before it even happens.
I know that building a website can be overwhelming. But, it’s important to make an informed decision about how you build it before you even get there. That way, you know you’re building it the right way.
Trust me, the worst thing you want to do is build your website, get it done, and then realize 6 months later that you could have done it in a better way. Putting that task back on your to do list after such a short amount of time sucks.
