This document discusses how to build an effective website. It explains that website domains like Squarespace provide templates and hosting without requiring coding knowledge. The author's preferred domain is Squarespace due to its easy setup, clean templates, and mobile optimization. The document advises researching different domains to find the best fit and testing free trials. It also provides tips for choosing an appropriate template, adding content like products and pricing, linking social media accounts, and focusing on quick loading and a professional presentation to meet customer expectations.

1. WEB DESIGN 101 By Miranda Prusik

2. WHAT IS A WEBSITE DOMAIN/HOST?
A website domain/host such as squarespace.com allows you to have
your own URL without the hassle of building a website from scratch.
Most website domains provide templates and layouts to provide
efficient, clean website designs. All you have to do is add your
content and images, and keep it up to date!

3. THIS IS MY WEBSITE

4. HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN
WEBSITE
Research different website domains and find one that best suits you
and your business. Most of them will have free trials where you can
test and see how the company works. You will almost always have to
pay if you want a full website URL.
Squarespace is my preferred website domain. They offer quick and
easy set up for websites. Their templates are clean, quick, and trendy,
and the mobile preface is smooth. They also provide apps above and
beyond the website app that makes it easier to post and update on
the go.
To visit my website, go to: www.imaginativem-ages.com

5. HOW TO BUILD YOUR WEBSITE
(CONT…)
Website domains have different templates for different business
types. Find the one that best suites you. For my website, I found a
template that is easily accessible to my clients, where they can view
my photography and graphic design in a gallery format.

6. BUILDING YOUR WEBSITE (CONT…)
Once you’ve chosen your template, it’s time to add content! Make
sure to provide all products, offers, pricing, events, etc., and stay up
to date with it! Connect your website with all your social media
accounts to spread the word!

7. WHAT POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
LOOK FOR
When building your website, keep in mind what your target audience
is. If your content takes too long to load on mobile devices, the
customer isn’t going to stay to look through all the pages and offers.
Provide a clean, quick website that they can scroll through in less
than 5 minutes. They also look at the quality of your content, so
make sure you present yourself in a professional manner and as
someone who is easy and fun to work with, but is also quick and
professional in their job. Building a website for your business is a BIG
step, and will only work if you start it in the right way. If you keep
updating your content, it will give a reason for customers to continue
coming back to your website.