{"id":34769,"date":"2020-09-09T11:20:30","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T08:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=34769"},"modified":"2024-03-04T10:13:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T08:13:34","slug":"how-to-make-a-small-business-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-small-business-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Small Business Website: Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unleashing the full potential of your small business often requires a compelling online presence. However, you might be thinking, with tight budgets and no room for expensive web designers, how can you achieve this? We hear your concerns and we’re here to show you to make a small business website on your own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Crafting your own business website is not as intimidating as it might seem. With an abundance of user-friendly, budget-conscious website builders at your disposal, even a beginner can create an attractive and effective website, no previous experience necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll guide you step-by-step through how to make a small business website<\/strong> in just nine easy steps. By the end, you’ll not only have a fantastic website but also have gained valuable skills that can save you money and add to your business prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to tap into your untapped potential? Let’s get started building your site today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s an overview of what we’re going to cover:<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>\u2705 Key takeaways<\/strong>: <\/div>
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  1. Choose your website building platform<\/a> (WordPress \/ Wix<\/a> \/ Squarespace<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Pick your domain name<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Find your hosting provider<\/a>. (Our top pick is Bluehost<\/a>!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Install the WordPress software.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Select a theme or template<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Install plugins or extensions.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Add your content<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Optimize your website for search engines<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Publish your website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n
    <\/span>\u26a1 Pro tip<\/strong>: <\/div>
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    Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to register for web hosting, make sure you take advantage of one of the Bluehost links<\/a> sprinkled into this tutorial. Doing so means that two things will happen: (1)<\/strong> we’ll receive a small commission if you sign up through them, and (2)<\/strong> you will unlock a $1.99 discounted price with a free domain as well<\/strong>. This special reduced rate is not<\/strong> available if you go directly to the Bluehost website by typing it in your web browser (or via Google).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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    What to consider when making a small business website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When creating a website, there\u2019s no \u2018one size fits all\u2019 solution. You’ll need to consider your goals before you get started, so that you can implement design elements and tools to achieve your objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For instance, a dentist’s office would need a completely different website than an architecture firm. Whether you want to inform visitors about a brick-and-mortar business or conduct sales online also significantly influences how your site should look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When starting the process of making your small business site, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n