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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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You can make the experience of building your site faster and easier with a bit of preparation.
  
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[[File:Sitecreator-templates.png|thumb|Template selection screen]]
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==Minimal requirements==
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When you first log in to your new SiteCreator system, you'll be presented with a template selection screen. Which template you should choose depends on:
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'''We recommend you have at least''':
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* Your business or projects '''branding, style, and "vibe"'''.
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* one image, for example, your logo
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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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* a paragraph of text about you or your business
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* '''The purpose of your website'''. It could be
 
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* an `Under Constrcution` site, letting visitors know that more content is coming soon
 
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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 portfolio of your work
 
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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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==Other optional preparation==
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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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* Gather other images you'd like to use on your site, like pictures of yourself, your work, your premises, your staff, etc.
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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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* Create a list of important links like
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* '''Personal page''': Create your online CV and showcase your awesomeness.
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** social media profiles
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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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** business pages and profiles
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* '''Art''': Templates for arts and artists, photography, portfolios, handicrafts, decor, and design.
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** video links like Youtube or Twitch channels
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* '''E-commerce''': For products, services, catalogues, portfolios, and shopping.
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** links to reviews reviews
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* '''Social''': Charities, churches, clubs, and organisations.
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** a link to your business on Google maps.
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* '''Sport''': Including clubs, facilities, and equipment.
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* Write a few paragraphs of text for your website copy. Think of things like
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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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** what do you want visitors to your site to read first
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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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** background info about your and/or your business
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* '''Education''': Templates for schools, universities, courses, books, training material, tutoring, and daycare and youth services.
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** a description of the products or services you offer
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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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* Prepare any other info that visitors to your site might need, e.g. form, brochures, and other downloads.
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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.
 
  
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=Setting up basic site info=
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=Choose a template=
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If you're just starting out, and only need a basic one-page site, we recommend starting with an '''Under Construction''' template. The following are very easy to modify to create a simple one-page site:
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* International foundation
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* Interior design
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* Opening soon
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* Page title
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* ScisStudio
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* Welcome page
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For more info about how to choose a template for your site, see [[SiteCreator templates]].
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=Take the guided tour=
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To learn the basics of the SiteCreator system take the tour by clicking '''Help > Basic Tutorial'''.

Latest revision as of 15:02, 26 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

You can make the experience of building your site faster and easier with a bit of preparation.

Minimal requirements

We recommend you have at least:

  • one image, for example, your logo
  • a paragraph of text about you or your business

Other optional preparation

  • Gather other images you'd like to use on your site, like pictures of yourself, your work, your premises, your staff, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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 about your and/or your business
    • a description of the products or services you offer
  • Prepare any other info that visitors to your site might need, e.g. form, brochures, and other downloads.

Choose a template

If you're just starting out, and only need a basic one-page site, we recommend starting with an Under Construction template. The following are very easy to modify to create a simple one-page site:

  • International foundation
  • Interior design
  • Opening soon
  • Page title
  • ScisStudio
  • Welcome page

For more info about how to choose a template for your site, see SiteCreator templates.

Take the guided tour

To learn the basics of the SiteCreator system take the tour by clicking Help > Basic Tutorial.

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