Howto & Style

How to Make a Website | Step by Step [2025]

by Steve Builds Websites

📚 Main Topics

Choosing the Right Tool
- Overview of website building tools: Frameworks, Static Site Generators, CMS, and Website Builders.
- Recommendation to use Website Builders for beginners, specifically Squarespace and Wix.
Building the Website
- Step-by-step process of creating a website from scratch using Squarespace.
- Importance of a clear header layout and intuitive navigation.
Designing the Homepage
- Key elements for an effective homepage: human-centered design, concise messaging, and engaging visuals.
- The iterative process of web design and the importance of using original images.
Styling the Website
- Choosing colors and fonts to create a desired vibe and tone.
- The significance of a cohesive design that reflects the website's purpose.
Creating Additional Pages
- Importance of thoughtful page creation that addresses audience needs (e.g., FAQs, promises).
- Specificity in messaging to build trust with visitors.
Mobile Optimization
- Ensuring the website is responsive and looks good on mobile devices.
Domain Registration and SEO
- Steps to register a domain name and the importance of SEO for visibility.
- Tools for keyword research and strategies for improving search engine rankings.
Final Advice
- Emphasis on being human and relatable in website design.
- Encouragement to iterate and refine the website based on user needs.

✨ Key Takeaways

Match the Tool to the ProjectChoose a website builder that aligns with your project needs.
Iterative DesignExpect to go through multiple versions of your design before settling on the final one.
User-Centric ApproachAlways consider the visitor's perspective when designing and writing content.
SEO MattersInvest time in understanding SEO to enhance your website's visibility.

🧠 Lessons Learned

Simplicity is KeyA straightforward approach to website building can make the process less daunting for beginners.
Visual AppealEngaging visuals and a well-thought-out design can significantly impact user experience.
Content is CrucialClear, concise, and specific content builds trust and encourages user engagement.
Continuous ImprovementWebsites should evolve based on feedback and changing user needs.

By following these principles, anyone can create an effective and appealing website, regardless of their technical background.

Transcript excerpt

0:00 so you want to make your own website well you might open your laptop head to Google and search how to make your own website and you might regret that you're read about HTML CSS domain names SSL JavaScript Frameworks WordPress Wix it's all a lot to wrap your head around so let's cut through the noise because guess what anyone can make their own website even total beginners and that's what we're going to do in this video we're going to take this sketch I made right here and we're going to turn it into a real live website on a real life domain name we're not going to skip

0:30 anything SEO design domains we're going to do it all and it's not going to be painful it's going to be straightforward and clear let's do this so I want to build a website for my YouTube channel like the channel you're watching me on right now it's called Steve builds websites and if you look at my sketch you can see it's a pretty straightforward website a logo a navigation and just a nice homepage pretty typical for any Small Business website or personal website our first task is to choose a tool to build our website with because almost every

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