How to Build a Website Using Wix

Introduction

• Wix: Powerful website builder suitable for various needs (business, events, portfolios, etc.).
• Objective: Guide from beginner to a complete website.
• Tools: Will cover essential and additional tools.
• Note: Use timestamps for easier navigation.

Getting Started

Signing Up

1. Browser Setup:
   • Open browser and navigate to specified URL or type centralmedia.com/wix.
2. Create Account:
   • Sign up (options: Facebook, Google, Email).
   • Remember login details.

Initial Setup

1. Begin Questions:
   • Website purpose: Answer general questions (e.g., personal portfolio).
   • Specificity helps in template selection.
2. Template Selection:
   • Avoid ADI Creator for more customization.
   • Choose a relevant template carefully by considering layout and design.

Editing the Template

Layout and Navigation

1. Editor Overview:
   • Middle: Preview of website.
   • Top & Left: Editing tools.
2. Pages Menu:
   • Switch between pages via top menu.
   • Customize mobile view.
3. Settings Menu:
   • Site history, domain, mailbox, SEO, settings.
   • Pay attention to icons, upgrading, and saving frequently.
4. Tools & Placement:
   • Adjust tools, rulers, and snapping for alignment.
   • Use Undo and Redo often.

Adding and Customizing Content

Adding Sections & Strips

1. Page Background:
   • Select appropriate images or colors for continuity.
2. Text and Element Management:
   • Adjust text size, color, position, and effects.
   • Change strip background for visual separation.
3. Additional Content:
   • Add images, buttons, videos, and other elements as needed.
   • Use customization tools to fine-tune appearance.

Navigational Enhancements

1. Adding Anchors:
   • Use anchors for efficient navigation within long pages.
   • Link buttons or text to specific sections.
2. Header and Footer Customization:
   • Edit design, layouts, social links, and transparency.
   • Manage navigation bar and social media links.

Advanced Functionalities and Apps

Incorporating Apps

1. Wix App Market:
   • Access a variety of apps (media players, forms, store functionalities).
2. Media Integration:
   • Upload all essential files to the media library.
3. Ascend Tools:
   • Utilize news, email marketing, social posts.

SEO and Marketing

Optimizing for Search Engines

1. SEO Setup:
   • Use SEO tools to optimize pages.
   • Ensure correct titles, meta descriptions, and easy navigation.
2. Marketing Integration:
   • Use email campaigns and social post tools.
3. Analytics:
   • Monitor website performance via traffic and engagement reports.

Final Setup

Domain and Publishing

1. Upgrading and Purchasing:
   • Choose a plan (personal, business, ecommerce).
   • Purchase and register a domain.
2. Publishing:
   • Save and publish website.
   • Verify live site accessibility.

Ongoing Management

1. Roles and Permissions:
   • Add team members with varied permissions for collaboration.
2. Business Info:
   • Manage and update business information for SEO and user clarity.

Conclusion

• Final Advice:
  • Regular updates and monitoring are essential.
  • Use available tools and settings to optimize performance.
• Engagement: Comment, like, share for more inquiries and tips.