Your new website

Getting from A to Z in 10 steps

Planning a new website can seem overwhelming, but breaking the process into steps can make it much more manageable and help you stay on track.

Here are the 10 steps to take to create your website:

1. Determine the site’s purpose and goals: Before building your website, you need to know what you want it to achieve. What do you want visitors to do when they come to your site?

2. Define your target audience: Whom are you trying to reach? What are your prospective site visitors’ needs and preferences? What are they looking for?

3. Research your competition: Identify industry trends and best practices. It will also give you ideas for differentiating your site, finding your niche and standing out.

4. Choose a content management system (CMS): Find the right platform and CMS where your site gets built, i.e. WordPress.

5. Decide on a domain name and hosting provider: Choose a domain name that is memorable and relevant. Pick a hosting company that can handle your website’s traffic and provides the necessary security features and backups.

6. Build a site map: Create a diagram showing all the pages and their content on your site. Using this visual…