Canva Website Builder Tutorial

Overview

• Canva offers a website builder allowing users to create free, responsive websites using a Canva account.
• Tutorial focuses on building a one-page website, adding links, buttons, forms, and publishing.
• Websites will look good on both desktop and mobile devices.

Pre-Design Preparation

• Clearly define the purpose and content of your website.
• Plan the sections needed for your website.
• Prepare initial copy (titles, subtitles, body text) and images (logos, other visuals).
• Have a branded color palette ready, if possible.

Starting with Canva

• Log in to your Canva account (free or paid).
• Navigate to Templates > Business > Websites to start building.
• Choose a template that matches the style and sections needed.
• Templates can be customized and adjusted.

Editing in Canva

• Text: Double-click text boxes to edit.
• Colors: Click elements to change colors.
• Images: Upload via "Uploads" on the left panel.
• Adjustments: Use "Edit" to tweak brightness, shadows, etc.

Customizing the Template

• Hyperlink images by selecting and using the "Link" option.
• Add buttons via "Elements" > "Buttons" and customize them.
• Link buttons similarly by copying URLs.

Additional Features

• Embedded Content:
  • Videos from Skillshare and YouTube can be embedded directly.
  • Spotify tracks can be integrated.
• Forms: Use "Fluid Forms" or "JotForm" from the Apps panel to add forms.

Previewing and Navigation

• Use "Preview" to see how the site looks on different devices.
• Ensure navigation menus are set with section names.

Finalizing the Website

• Check and adjust animations on elements for added dynamism.
• Mix templates if needed for comprehensive design solutions.

Collaboration

• Share links with collaborators to allow editing access.

Publishing the Website

• Use "Share > Website" to publish.
• Set the website to resize for mobile and decide on navigation menu inclusion.
• Free domain URLs are provided (up to 5 websites).
• Customize favicon, title, and description for search engines.
• Decide on visibility and password protection settings.

Analytics and Updates

• Analytics available on Canva Pro for tracking visits, sources, etc.
• Update published websites by republishing after editing.

Additional Information

• Pro account features trial available for more advanced features.

Conclusion

• Tutorial covers comprehensive steps to create, customize, and publish a website using Canva.
• Use the templates and tools available to achieve a professional-looking site.