Building a Website – Domain.com | Blog https://www.domain.com/blog Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:50:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 https://www.domain.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/favicon.png Building a Website – Domain.com | Blog https://www.domain.com/blog 32 32 10 Things to Consider When Planning a Website https://www.domain.com/blog/planning-your-website/ https://www.domain.com/blog/planning-your-website/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.domain.com/blog/?p=4405 Continue Reading]]> Ready to put your domain name to use and create a website? Great!

Before you start building a site, you need a plan. When creating your plan, think about your purpose and goals in creating a website. Your purpose and goals will influence your site requirements, which in turn, influence your site design and build. Below, we list 10 things to keep in mind when creating your site plan and requirements list.

10 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Site

  1. Be honest with yourself.
    1. Do you have the time and expertise needed to create the site you envision? There are Website Builders you can use to create a site quickly, but if you need a custom-built site, consider hiring an expert.
  2. How many pages will your site need?
    1. Sit down and map out the user experience you hope to achieve. Not all websites need 20+ web pages. If you’re creating an online store, you’ll need things like product landing pages and a Terms of Service page. If your purpose is to create a single landing page in an attempt to sell the domain name attached to it, you won’t need a complex multi-page site.
  3. Site storage.
    1. Your content needs a repository. Make sure you have enough bandwidth for your current needs and for growth.
  4. Details are your friend.
    1. Think about all the ways you want a visitor to interact with your site. Do they need the option to email you or contact forms to fill out? Will you require product listings or transaction tools? Will you provide a map for people to find your physical location?
  5. Plan for a comprehensive online presence.
    1. Your website should have links or integrations to your social media accounts. If you can, include reviews and other types of social proof as well.
  6. Optimize for the device type.
    1. Not everyone navigates the web from their desktop. Make sure your site is built to look good across mobile devices, too.
  7. Security, security, security.
    1. Plan on purchasing SSL and Sitelock to give your visitors peace of mind. A quick way to guarantee poor site traffic is to offer no protection to site visitors.
  8. Build with SEO in mind.
    1. Good SEO gets your site and content discovered in the SERPs. Make sure your strategy is comprehensive and addresses on-page, off-page, and technical SEO elements.
  9. Measure success.
    1. Determine what KPIs you’ll use to measure the success of your site. Will it be by time spent on the page, overall traffic, conversions, or something else entirely? You’ll never know if you’re reaching your goals if you can’t measure performance.
  10. Plan for the future.
    1. Where do you see your online business or blog in 1 year? How about 5 years from now? Are you doing what you need to now so that you can succeed then?

Ready to build a website?

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Enter the Global Online Marketplace with a .Store Domain https://www.domain.com/blog/choose-domain-name-for-online-store/ https://www.domain.com/blog/choose-domain-name-for-online-store/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.domain.com/blog/?p=4338 Continue Reading]]> The pandemic age: From learning to work remotely to managing professional lives and chores at home. The last few years changed life as we know it for most of us.

But it wasn’t just our personal lives that were affected. It also changed consumer behavior forever and changed how business happens worldwide. So much so that 65% of all brand interactions with customers now occur online. Suppose that’s not enough of a testament to the massive shift in changing customer behavior. How about this: The number of consumers who make online purchases went up from 15% to 30% in 2020.

So, if you’re wondering whether this is an excellent time to open up your business online, you’d be wondering correctly. But all good things come with caveats. And this one’s no different.

Woman working on her website.

A good domain name is one of the first steps in setting your business up for success. And because of this tremendous growth in the eCommerce sector, new businesses seem to be having a more challenging time than usual finding the perfect domain name.

But what if your online store’s domain name didn’t have to be full of strange combinations of filler words, hyphens, and numbers? What if you could have any domain name you desired for your online business? What if there was a special domain extension dedicated to online stores?

You’re in luck because .store is just such a domain extension. It’s specially designed for online store owners to tell the world they’re open for business!

Why Your Online Store Needs a .Store Domain

Back in 1985, .com launched as a domain extension.

The internet of then and the internet of now are entirely different beasts. Today, there are over 1 billion websites in existence. That number grows by 252,000 websites every single day.

In other words, today’s internet is a very, very crowded place.

It’s no wonder businesses and individuals have been struggling to find short, relevant, and meaningful domain names. They’ve had to try and manufacture unsightly names containing hyphens, strange filler words, or mutilated spellings of commonly known words. All so they could squeeze themselves into the .com world.

This pressure cooker situation eventually led to the creation of a host of new domain extensions.

What Makes .Store an Excellent Choice for eCommerce

The .store domain extension came into existence in 2016. In these last six years, it has become the number one choice for over 450,000 business owners worldwide. Here’s what makes it the best option for e-commerce websites and online stores:

1: You’ll find a shorter domain name available with .store

The beauty of choosing a newer domain extension like .store is that your first choice is, more often than not, available. That makes the chances of finding a short domain name on a .store domain extension much higher than a .com extension.

More availability means you no longer have to add strings of characters or unnecessary letters or numbers to your domain name. And it isn’t just about making your life easier. It’s also about the fact that the search engines like Google prefer shorter domain names. If Google came across two absolutely identical websites, their all-knowing algorithm would very likely choose the shorter domain name for a higher search ranking.

2: You’ll get an easy-to-remember domain name using .store

Continuing from the first point above, the shorter the domain name, the more memorable it will likely be. It’s primarily because short domain names are usually easier to type, read, and pronounce. Which means our brains automatically tend to remember them. And we all know the importance of the phrase ‘top of mind’ when it comes to customer analytics.

The more they remember a business, the higher their chances of returning to it, interacting with it, and giving it their business.

Image of an online store

3: You’ll secure a keyword-rich domain name with a .store

A .store domain extension doesn’t just make your domain name shorter and memorable. It also brings one of the most common eCommerce search keywords into your domain name. And search engines love this.

This is why they’re (once again) far more likely to rank your website higher when they notice that it uses a very popular keyword in its name and anchor text.

4: You’ll get a highly relevant domain name on .store

The importance of finding a domain name that is true to your business and brand and, therefore, meaningful to you is undeniable. But it is equally important that your domain name feel meaningful to your potential customers. And certain domain names do precisely that.

With the word store integrated right into your domain name, any potential visitor can be sure they’re entering an eCommerce website. It may not feel like much at first glance, but it creates a great impression in their minds. And in doing so, it enhances the perception of your business.

5: You’ll have a voice-optimized domain name with .store

As personal assistants are baked into more and more smartphones, the way we search for information is slowly changing. One of the most significant changes we’re seeing is the rise of voice search.

For all its smarts, voice search prefers ‘correct’ spellings and as many keywords as can be supplied to it. What’s more, voice search uses the entire phrase as a keyword.

So, if a user looks for cool stationery stores, a website called kewl-stationery.com would have next to no chances of ranking on Google compared to coolstationery.store. The word ‘kewl’ does not mean ‘cool’ to voice engines. And really, the odds of someone voice searching a hyphen are… let’s just say… low.

6: You’ll get a credible domain extension with .store

When you choose a .store domain, you’re not only joining thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses who use the domain extension. You’ll join giants like Emirates, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Dude Perfect. So you can lay any doubts to rest about .store’s validity. While it may be new, if it’s good enough for merchandising big-wigs, you can rest assured that it’s got a big check on credibility.

Ready to register your .store domain name?

When launching your business online in 2022, a .store domain is easier on your pocket, easier to remember, easier to rank on search engines, and easier to leave the competition behind. A .store makes it easier to find lasting success.

Tell the whole world you’re open for business with the all-new, all-powerful .store domain.

Get your .store domain name

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Branding and Website Design Checklist https://www.domain.com/blog/brand-website-design-checklist/ https://www.domain.com/blog/brand-website-design-checklist/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.domain.com/blog/?p=4331 Continue Reading]]> Interested in building your personal brand?

There’s a lot to a brand. You can learn about the foundations of a personal brand in this post, watch a webinar on the topic here, or read up on 10 rules for personal branding right here.

Successful branding is more than just pretty logos and scripted letters. It’s about presenting an authentic version of yourself in a way that resonates with consumers and potential partners. When you’re ready to build out the visual and other sensory aspects of your brand, consult the checklist below. In it, you’ll find everything you need to craft a well-thought-out brand.

Your Branding and Website Design Checklist

  • Primary logo & variations
    • Craft a logo that captures your essence — what makes you, you. Ensure that it renders well at small sizes.
  • Color palette
    • Less is more, so don’t go overboard. Start with a primary color, choose a few complementary colors, and a couple of accent colors to use for CTAs and to capture people’s attention. Make sure to research color theory sooner rather than later.
  • Typography & fonts
    • Abide by the law of threes: One primary typeface, a secondary to back it up, and a tertiary for good measure. Keep it legible no matter where it’s printed or posted. It should work well with your logo as they’ll often be displayed together.
  • Web Design
    • Create the best user experience that you can while implementing the other elements of your brand design and identity.
      • Content structure
        • Guide your site visitors through your content easily and efficiently. Create guidelines for how your headers, subheaders, body copy, images, CTAs, buttons, and more should appear.
      • White space
        • Sometimes, it isn’t about what you add, but what you leave. Make use of the white space on your site and in your creative assets. Don’t crowd your content. L e t t h i n g s b r e a t h e.

Bring your brand to life with Domain.com

  • Photography
    • Create a consistent, cohesive style to carry throughout your site, socials, and other content. Make sure it’s high-quality and truly representative of you. Inclusivity is a plus.
  • Icons
    • Choose icons that support your overall style and image. Keep them clean and simple as they’re often depicted in smaller sizes and need to render well.
  • Illustration
    • While not at the forefront of most people’s brands, illustration can be used to add an additional dimension to the visual aspects of your branding. Choose a single style so as not to confuse or overwhelm, and make sure it’s harmonious with the rest of your visual elements.
  • Video
    • Select an animation style that supports the other elements of your visual brand. Think about how text may appear in a video and create guidelines to follow for anyone who works on these assets.
  • Voice & tone
    • This informs every piece of writing you create and defines your messaging style. Is your voice first person or third? Your tone can be human, professional, sarcastic, etc. It may also differ slightly between more formal and informal platforms and situations.
  • Diction
    • What words do you use to express yourself and your reality? Words are powerful. The ones you use will affect your site visitors and social media followers even in only subconsciously. Mind yourself and use words well.
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Should You DIY or Outsource Creating Your Website? https://www.domain.com/blog/should-you-diy-or-outsource-creating-your-website/ https://www.domain.com/blog/should-you-diy-or-outsource-creating-your-website/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:10:14 +0000 https://www.domain.com/blog/?p=3311 Continue Reading]]> When it comes time to create a website, you’ll face one of two options: DIY or outsource?

Each has its benefits and drawbacks, and that’s what we’ll discuss in this post. So stick around and let’s explore your options for website creation together.

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Website Creation: DIY or outsource?

That’s a great question and we’re glad you’re asking it. It shows you understand how valuable your website is and that you want to create it the best way possible, and rightfully so. Your website is the hub of your digital presence, it’s where customers go to find you, interact with you, and hopefully, convert. (That means they take whatever action you’d like for them to take on your site, like making a purchase or signing up for the email list on your blog)

If your website is slow, clunky, or hard to navigate then your website visitors won’t be making any purchases or signing up for any lists; instead, they’ll bounce. If you have a high bounce rate, search engines will take note, and your website won’t show up as high in search results moving forward. So it pays to create a good site with your visitors’ preferences and needs in mind and to maintain your website. If you don’t, your site can get buried in the depths of the Internet.

Let’s consider the following points to help determine whether you should DIY or outsource the creation of your website.

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What’s the goal of your website?

Have you stopped to consider your website goals? Now is definitely the time. If you don’t consider your goals, how can you create a plan for success?

If you’re a blogger your goal might be to increase the number of visitors to your site and the number of subscribers to your email newsletter. Why? Because those two things can help influence your bottom line by attracting advertisers or companies who’d like to work with you.

If you aren’t sure what your goals are, or how to achieve them, you may want to consider outsourcing your website to someone with experience building similar sites so they can guide you.

Or do you have clear-cut goals and understand how the layout and build of a website can influence them? If so, it sounds like you’re ready to DIY your own site.

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Have you created a website before?

Creating websites isn’t as difficult as it was 5, 10, or 15 years ago. You don’t need a 4-year degree and a thorough understanding of JavaScript or any other programming language.

If you’ve created a website before then we have faith that you can do it again! And if you haven’t, we have faith in you, too!

Nowadays, there exists these handy tools called website builders. Website builders, like ours, turn website creation into a quick and painless process. Once you have your domain name and hosting, you can choose a theme for your site. The themes are varied and highly customizable, so you don’t have to worry about your site looking exactly like every other Dick and Jane’s site. You can customize themes by dragging and dropping different elements (like call-to-action buttons or about pages) exactly where you want them. What you see as you build your site is what you’ll get for a finished product.

Are you nervous about creating a website? Don’t be. You can practice by using our free website builder that allows you to create a 6-page site (it’s free with every domain name purchase.)

If after some practice you decide that you’re a website-building rockstar then good for you! As your business grows you may find that you need a larger site, so you can always upgrade your builder and hosting package and continue rocking those site creation skills.

What if you decide that website creation isn’t for you? That’s ok, we can help with our full-service offerings. We understand you may not have the time to devote to a website, so we provide a service that encompasses the following.

Graphic image displaying elements every website should have.

Professional Website Services

  • Custom 5-page website including content creation for up to 3 pages.
  • Drag & drop site builder so you can make changes to the site if you’d like.
  • Professional branding because you deserve to look like the pro you are.
  • Full website functionality including blog setup, photo gallery, and contact form.

And if that’s not enough, we’ll even help with your marketing.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Managed Local Lift — working with online listing publishers like Yahoo! to make sure local customers are finding you.
  • Content marketing. We’ll write articles and create content to support your organic search rank on major search engines.
  • Monthly consultations with an expert because we’re here to help you succeed.
Two women seated at a computer looking at a website.

Do you understand the time investment and maintenance a website requires?

As much as we wish websites were set-it-and-forget-it, they’re not. (Although it’d be great, wouldn’t it — having one less thing to worry about?)

Alas, we can’t change the way websites and the Internet work for you, but we do our best to make it easier by providing all the options you’ll need to secure and maintain not just your site, but your domain name, too.

There are some bad people and automated programs online and you need to guard your website against them. You can run manual scans and attack the threats one-by-one, but the fact is, there are a lot more automated bots and programs than there are of you. If you’re new to building websites, you might not realize how essential domain privacy and site security are.

Domain.com offers SiteLock Security products, domain privacy + protection, and more so that you can keep your site free from danger without needing expert advice. But if you’d rather not take any chances and have someone else worry about it, then outsourcing your website is a good option. A 3rd party can help you to build your site, maintain it as needed, and advise you as to the best security options and plans for your site.

If I choose to outsource or purchase a DIFM (do-it-for-me) website package, am I stuck with it forever?

It’s a valid question, and we don’t blame you for wondering.

No, you won’t be.

If you need help getting started with your website, don’t have the time to devote to a website right now, or would prefer someone else maintain your site, then outsourcing is the best solution for you right now. But that doesn’t mean things won’t change.

Maybe you’ll hire some new people soon and have more time available to focus on your website and marketing; in that case, you can take ownership over your site again. You can switch plans with us at Domain.com for a self-managed site or make sure to ask any 3rd parties about future arrangements prior to outsourcing your site.

There are many ways to build a website

With so many options at your disposal, you really don’t have an excuse for not having a site in this day and age.

Your website is the heart of your digital presence and your domain name is what leads people there. So don’t delay, get started today

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How to Create A Website https://www.domain.com/blog/how-to-create-a-website/ https://www.domain.com/blog/how-to-create-a-website/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:09:19 +0000 https://www.domain.com/blog/?p=3313 Continue Reading]]> Have you made the decision to take your business or passion project online?

Congratulations!

It’s a big step, and we’re excited for you.

Create a website: From planning to execution

Is this the first website you’ve created? Or has it been a while since you’ve made one? Either way, we’ll help you understand exactly what to do. Follow along as we discuss how to plan and build your website.

Planning Your Site

Not all websites are created equal. Depending on your needs and goals your website may consist of only a few pages, or it could be a large e-commerce website.

Before investing too much time in your design, or jumping straight into website creation, ask yourself the following questions to help plan your site.

  • What is my business all about?
    • This is question #1 for good reason. Your website exists to support your business needs. Your website will be a means to an end, it will be a means to support and further your business goals.
    • If your site will be a blog, or to support a passion project, you should still clearly define what your goals and needs are to support your vision. Then consider how your site will support those.
  • What will success look like?
    • For bloggers looking to monetize their site, they might consider site visitors a key performance indicator, or KPI, of their site. The more visitors they receive, the greater the likelihood of getting better partners and adverts on your site.
    • For e-commerce sites, you’ll want to think more along the lines of conversions (when a site visitor becomes a customer, or takes the action you want them to take on your site.)
    • You need to have a clear idea of what success will look like for you and the KPIs you’ll use to measure it so that you can design your website properly. If you’re trying to drive on-site purchases, but have no call-to-action buttons on site for people to “Buy Now” or “Checkout Here” then you’re doing yourself a disservice. Identifying what your success will look like helps you build the website to get there.
  • Who’s my target audience?
    • Websites need visitors to thrive. But if you attract all the wrong people to your site, and they don’t end up interacting with your site or purchasing anything, then what does it matter?
    • Your target audience consists of the people in your ideal market. They’re the ones who your service or goods are designed to help and benefit. Cater your website to these folks, and you’ll reap the rewards.
  • Do I have the right domain name?
    • Your domain name is the address that leads people to your website. It should be easy to understand, easy to spell, and hopefully, memorable. Think of it this way: If someone were to hear your domain name without ever seeing it, could they spell it and get to your site?
    • If you don’t have the perfect domain name yet, you can find one here.

Now that you’ve asked yourself these questions, you should have a better idea of what type of site you’ll need to create.

Creating a quick, beautiful website

Ready to design and create your site?

You can quickly and easily create a website to suit your needs using something called a Website Builder.

What is a website builder?

A website builder is a lot like it sounds — it’s a tool to help you create a website easily. Website builders usually come with drag-and-drop functionality, offer pre-made templates, and leave less room for error when creating a site.

You don’t need to have a 4-year degree or advanced understanding of code to use a website builder, but that doesn’t mean they’re strictly the purview of website novices. Many advanced web designers use website builders, too.

Domain.com’s Website Builder and Full Service Design

We offer a website builder to help you get up and running in no time at all. You can put together a quick, simple site in under an hour, or create a larger e-commerce site to sell your goods.

No time to create a site? That’s no problem. If you would rather have some one-on-one dedicated assistance in creating a site we have options for you, too. We offer a full service design and marketing plan to help you get up and running, and you’ll receive a dedicated account manager who’ll reach out every month to make sure all is well and review your marketing campaigns.

What are you waiting for – create your site today!

Creating a website has never been easier or simpler. Take some time to plan your site — identify your target audience and set your goals. Once you know what purpose your site will serve it’s easier to design it.

Need a hand or have any questions? Let us know!

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Best Website Builders: What to Look For https://www.domain.com/blog/best-website-builders-what-to-look-for/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:48:30 +0000 https://www.domain.com/blog/?p=2998 Continue Reading]]> In the early days of the internet, many businesses could get away with not having an online presence, especially since it required hiring a professional coder to create a website. However, a lot has changed. These days, thanks to the creation of website builders, even mom-and-pop-shops or at home bloggers can easily create their own beautiful website without having any prior experience.

If you’re starting a new business and need an e-commerce site, or finally getting around to it with your current company, it’s crucial that you not only have a website but that it stands out amongst the oversaturated crowd. While visitors may not be able to explain in detail what makes a good website, they are more than capable of identifying a bad one when they see it.

So, if you want to create the best website to showcase your business, keep reading to discover the best website builder features as well as tips for making a user friendly website.

It all starts with the right domain. Get yours today at Domain.com.

Questions to Ask about Website Builders

Building your own website used to both break the bank and require specialized knowledge. Fortunately, we now live in a time with “drag and drop” website builders that allow you to make a fantastic website without knowing a lick of code. These are also called “WYSIWYG” editors, or “What You See Is What You Get” which makes the creation process very simple. By removing the technical barrier to entry, the cost in both time and money to create your own site has dramatically lowered.

Since there are quite a few website builders on the market, there are a few questions you should be asking when shopping around. Today, for simplicity’s sake we’ will use Domain.com’s website builder as an example:

  • How Long Has the Company Been in the Business? – It is important to find a company that has plenty of experience and business acumen. Using someone who is new to the game can end in disaster. Domain.com has been operating since 2000, and for nearly two decades we have been at the forefront of domain registration and website hosting products and services. We specialize in:
  • How many users are there? – A happy and thriving user base is demonstrative of a useful good or service. Domain.com has tens of thousands of users who have used their services for domain registration, website creation, and web hosting.
  • How much does it cost? – Obviously, cost is one of the largest factors in determining the best website builder for you. Domain.com has three affordable options, starting with a Basic Plan that is free with the purchase of a domain name.
  • How’s the customer support? – You’re in for a headache if your website goes down or issues arise and you have no one to help fix the problem. Domain.com has a 24/7 customer support line ready to troubleshoot anything that happens.

Best Website Builders: What to Look For

There are a wide range of key features that must be offered in the website builder you choose. For instance, Domain.com is powered by WordPress and has three tiers of service that provide various website building features:

Basic Features

Basic comes with the purchase of any domain name. It includes the following:

  • Drag and drop website builder – Create up to 6 web pages using the easy building feature. Drag and drop anything from text, pictures, videos, logos, and other page components. No coding or previous experience is necessary.
  • Pre-built sections and pages – If you do not want to create everything from scratch, there are a plethora of pre-built sections and pages that you can select from. If you like them, you can keep them as is, or you can customize by simply adding or removing parts. You can also change fonts, colors, and a variety of other design elements.
  • Mobile friendly website templates – Mobile is every bit as important as your desktop website; therefore, it is critical that you invest the time in ensuring that mobile works brilliantly. There are more than 100+ mobile-friendly website templates that you can choose from.
  • SEO tools – Search engine optimization can make the difference in whether your online business fails or thrives. SEO tools allow you to add keywords and other such metadata in order to track and improve your SERPs, click-through rates, and conversion rates. Read here for current SEO trends.
  • Stock image library – There is a massive library of stock images you can use to help tell your story. Images are an important aspect of messaging that many forget or underutilize. The wide selection of stock photos means that you are practically guaranteed to find the right pictures for your website.
  • PayPal integration – Sell your goods or services directly through your website or Facebook page with PayPal integration. This service accepts credit cards and grants store access to mobile, tablet, and desktop users.

Pro

Pro allows for all the basic features as well as:

  • Unlimited pages – No maximum number of pages or artificial limit. You have the ability to create as many pages as you want with the unlimited feature.
  • Revision history – Your website may undergo various changes during its lifetime; some good, and some not so much. Revision history allows you to go back and see past versions of your website and revert to those versions if you so wish.
  • Custom favicon – Favicons are “An icon associated with a URL that is variously displayed, as in a browser’s address bar or next to the site name in a bookmark list.” With Pro, you can create your own customizable favicon. If you want to know why favicons can help your business, read here.
  • Google Analytics Integration – Google Analytics help you get to know your visitor and customer. It allows you to paint a clear picture of your website to gauge performance, marketing, products, and content. All of this information helps provide insight on ways to optimize your site and grow your business.  

Business

Business has all the benefits of pro and then adds various e-commerce features such as:

  • E-Commerce Shopping Cart – The shopping cart allows you to sell your goods or services whether a user is on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device.   
  • Inventory Management – With inventory management, you can track your inventory and stock.
  • Payment Processing – You want to give your potential customers various means to pay for their purchases. With this feature, visitors can choose between PayPal and Stripe.
  • Coupon Codes – Coupon codes provide a way to entice customers. Deals, even small ones, tend to drive sales.

WordPress Live

As time passes, you will inevitably run into issues that require some expertise and troubleshooting to fix. WordPress Live is a fantastic service that seeks to help you solve any of your website building or maintenance issues. If you do not have the money to have a website creator on retainer, WP Live is an excellent alternative as Domain.com offers three affordable plans: WP Live Lite, WP Live, and WP Live Pro.

Benefits include:

  • Guides – WP has hundreds of helpful guides on building your website. These tutorials help you save time as you create a beautiful site that not only looks great but functions perfectly.
  • Expert Advice – As soon as you have a problem, you can turn to WP Live’s experts. Simply reach out via live chat, email, or phone to get immediate assistancehelp. They can help you:
  • Utilize social media and integrate those features onto your site.
  • Learn methods and means for growing your audience and building traffic to your site.
  • Analyze data to look for weak spots or strengths in order to increase click-through and conversion rates.  
  • Optimize videos and images on your site so that each page loads and responds in a reflexive manner.
  • Screen Sharing – With this feature, you can get live step-by-step help on your website for any issues that cannot be solved over the phone.

Whatever your issue, WordPress Live has a solution.

Tips for Building Your Website

As you go about the process of creating your own site, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind:

  • Have a clear goal in mind – Websites serve different purposes according to their owner’s need. Whether you want to sell something, build an audience, or share your talent, your website needs to be developed with your specific goal in mind. Creating a generic website will waste an opportunity to generate a new customer or fan.
  • Create Your Content – Even if you plan on hiring a writer to edit or polish the content on your site, you should have a thorough understanding of your messaging. The goal of your content should be to state your purpose briefly and then tell your audience why they need that specific product or service.   
  • Use a call to action – Every page on your website should encourage the visitor to do something. Whether that be calling, signing up, downloading, or purchasing, you want to entice your audience to take what they’ve read and then act on it.
  • Do not ignore mobile – According to Statista, 34.5% of all e-commerce purchases are performed on a mobile device. If trends continue, this number is expected to surpass 50% by 2021. As a result, it is vital that you create a site that is responsive and works flawlessly on mobile devices. A bad mobile experience with a website is one of the quickest ways to turn away potential customers.
  • Keep it simple – Quite often, less is more, especially when it comes to web design. You do not want to clutter a page, overwhelm a new visitor, and detract from your message. Keep your pages simple and clean by sticking to minimal colors. Use photos and media sparingly as a means of highlighting or emphasizing your messaging. Utilize white space in order to create a natural flow and to break up sections. More and more we see simplistic design at the forefront of quality web design.
  • Make navigation easy – Moving through your site should not be some sort of treasure hunt. You want the navigation menu to be easy to spot and use. It is critical that each page redirects back to the home page.
  • Tell your story – It is important that you captivate your audience by telling them your story. A business is often a proposed solution to a problem the owner encountered at some point in their life. By highlighting the reasons behind building your company, you can connect to your site’s visitors in a much more personal way. People love to hear stories, so tell them yours.
  • Invest in a logo – Although it may cost more than the website itself, hiring a professional to design your company’s logo is a fantastic form of branding. Logos are a simple way to spread your message with just an image. If you choose to hire a designer for this task, ask them to create it as a .PNG file so it has a transparent background. Doing so will help it blend in seamlessly with your website’s header.

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