First Website Creation with Wix: In-Depth Tutorial

Overview

• Full tutorial on creating a website using Wix
• Intended to equip with all necessary tools for a successful website
• Applicability: Business, fundraising, personal portfolio, resume, wedding website, etc.
• Emphasizes understanding content for successful results
• Recommends pausing/rewinding or adjusting playback speed if needed

Starting Off

• Tutorial begins at the landing page from a link
• Steps to create a site:
  • Click Start Now
  • Choose the type of site (e.g., business, personal, event, etc.)
  • Select Create Your Own Website over ADI Creator for better control

Choosing a Template

• Wide range of templates available
• Recommendations:
  • Narrow down choices on the left side of the template selection
  • Choose a template closest to your vision to minimize changes
  • Look at layout rather than images, which can be replaced
• Typical Wix layout: strip design (multiple horizontal sections)
• Option to View template before selecting

Editing Website

• Editing Tools Highlight:

Top Bar

• Pages - Switch between different pages
• Desktop/Mobile View - Optimize for both desktop and mobile
• Site Options - Save, Preview, and Publish
  • Save frequently, publish only when ready
  • Recommended to preview on multiple screen sizes

Left Side Menu

• Menus & Pages - Manage and arrange site pages, including hiding/showing pages
• Add Elements
  • Text, gallery, image, buttons, interactive items, forms, social media feeds, etc.
  • Recommendations:
    • Use consistent fonts for faster loading and cleaner look
    • Utilize interactive elements for engagement
    • Importance of buttons linking to the right pages

Other Tools

• Tools - Show/hide tools like rulers, gridlines for alignment
• SEO Settings - Configure to make your website easier to find via search engines
• Custom Domain
  • Upgrade to Wix Premium for custom domain and no Wix ads
  • Buy domain from third-party providers like Squarespace or Google Domains

Additional Features

• Email Lists & Member Pages
  • Collecting emails through member-only pages
  • Use permissions to manage access
• Chat App - For engaging visitors, recommended if you can reply timely
• Wix App Market - Various integrations for calendars, social media, booking systems, etc.
• Lightbox - Popup messages for engaging site visitors

Dashboard & Mobile View

• Dashboard provides tips and guides like setting service hours and SEO work
• Mobile view editing to ensure mobile optimization

Tips & Best Practices

• Edit content thoroughly – replace all template text with your own
• Ensure professional look by upgrading to a paid plan
• Regularly save your work and preview on multiple screens
• Focus on SEO: use alt text for images, utilize backlinks, and clear labeling
• Engage through interactive sites and live chat (if responsive)

Common Questions

• What if you stop paying for premium?
  • Downgraded to free version, retaining basic functions but with Wix ads and subdomains

Wrap-up

• Finish website content thoroughly, ensuring professional quality
• Engage through comments for additional help
• Encouragement to like and subscribe for more tutorials