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Setting up your site doesn't have to be difficult or take a long time. It can take just a few minutes to set up and publish a basic site, and the SiteCreator makes it easy to update, edit, and grow your site at your convenience. Remember, having a website, ''any website'', is better than no website. Your site does not have to be perfect, and you don't have to finish it today.
 
Setting up your site doesn't have to be difficult or take a long time. It can take just a few minutes to set up and publish a basic site, and the SiteCreator makes it easy to update, edit, and grow your site at your convenience. Remember, having a website, ''any website'', is better than no website. Your site does not have to be perfect, and you don't have to finish it today.
  
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=Selecting a template=
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=Prepare content for your site=
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[[SiteCreator templates]]
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# Gather the images you'd like to use on your site, like your logo, andpictures of yourself, your work, your premises, your staff, etc.
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# Create a list of important links like
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[[File:Sitecreator-templates.png|thumb|Template selection screen]]
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** social media profiles
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When you first log in to your new SiteCreator system, you'll be presented with a template selection screen. Each template hasd a previw button, and a "guide" button. Don't worry about the guide right now.
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** business pages and profiles
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** video links like youtube or twitch channels
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Which template you should choose depends on:
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** links to reviews reviews
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* Your business or projects '''branding, style, and "vibe"'''.
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** a link to your business on Google maps.
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* Whether you have '''text content ("copy"), information, images, video, or other media ("assets")''' to include now, or if you'd like to do that later. You don't need any assets to get started! A simple landing page with a contact form is more than enough to establish your online presence.
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# Write a few paragraphs of text for your website copy. Think of things like
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* '''The purpose of your website'''. It could be
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** What do you want visitors to your site to read first
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** an `Under Constrcution` site, letting visitors know that more content is coming soon
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** Background info abotu your and/or your business
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** a simple site with just your business contact information, links to your social media, a map to your premises, etc.
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** A description of the products or services you offer
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** a portfolio of your work
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# Prepare any other info that visitors to your site might need, e.g. form, brochures, and other downloads.
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** a shop with a catalog of your products and services
 
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** a personal site with information about the things you love
 
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** an informational site about a project, event, or product you're working on
 
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** an automatic import of another site you own
 
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==Available templates==
 
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* 'Under construction' : If you aren't ready to build your site just yet, use an under construction template to let visitors know your site is on the way!
 
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* '''Website import''': Simply enter teh address of another site you already own, and teh SiteCreator will import the content and attempt to replicate the layout and functionality!
 
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* '''Personal page''': Create your online CV and showcase your awesomeness.
 
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* '''Services''': A huge range of options perfect for your service industry business, including childcare, automotive, mechanical and repair, personal care and beauty, and legal, financial, and translation services.
 
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* '''Art''': Templates for arts and artists, photography, portfolios, handicrafts, decor, and design.
 
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* '''E-commerce''': For products, services, catalogues, portfolios, and shopping.
 
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* '''Social''': Charities, churches, clubs, and organisations.
 
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* '''Sport''': Including clubs, facilities, and equipment.
 
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* '''Bootstrap style''', '''Landing page''', and '''Technology''': Templates with a modern yet familiar style. Recognisable yet professional templates ideal for apps and IT-related services.
 
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* '''Business''': Generic templates with a professional feel. Perfect for buisiness profiles, and business-related services like consulting, management, logistics, etc.
 
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* '''Education''': Templates for schools, universities, courses, books, training material, tutoring, and daycare and youth services.
 
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* '''Energy''': Templates with a focus on renewable energy like wind and solar. Perfect for your new solar installation venture or electrical services business.
 
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* '''Entertainment''' and '''Events''': Including siteas for tours, venues, clubs, event planners, and events including concerts, birthday parties, and weddings.
 
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* '''Food''': For anything food-related, from food blogs and recipes, to establishments like restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and even farms.
 
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* '''Health''': For medical, health, wellness, personal care, beauty, and veterinary services.
 
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* '''Hotels''' and '''Travel''': For your hospitality, accommodation, travel agents, guides, and tours.
 
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* '''Media''': for radio stations, streaming and video channels, and social media influencers.
 
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* '''Nature''': Templates for eco and agro concerns.
 
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* '''Transport''': For shipping and logistics.
 

Revision as of 14:49, 23 February 2024

Setting up your site doesn't have to be difficult or take a long time. It can take just a few minutes to set up and publish a basic site, and the SiteCreator makes it easy to update, edit, and grow your site at your convenience. Remember, having a website, any website, is better than no website. Your site does not have to be perfect, and you don't have to finish it today.

Prepare content for your site

  1. Gather the images you'd like to use on your site, like your logo, andpictures of yourself, your work, your premises, your staff, etc.
  2. Create a list of important links like
    • social media profiles
    • business pages and profiles
    • video links like youtube or twitch channels
    • links to reviews reviews
    • a link to your business on Google maps.
  1. Write a few paragraphs of text for your website copy. Think of things like
    • What do you want visitors to your site to read first
    • Background info abotu your and/or your business
    • A description of the products or services you offer
  1. Prepare any other info that visitors to your site might need, e.g. form, brochures, and other downloads.
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