From Zero to Hero – How to Grow a Website from Scratch
- Muizzuddin Moni
- Mar 20
- 2 min read
Introduction
The first step is always the hardest, especially when you don’t know who, what, or where to get help from. That’s why new website owners often struggle with getting off their feet.
Naturally, some only start seeing their website progress after months, some even years! It takes an awful amount of resilience and patience to get going; but what if I told you there’s an easier way to grow your website.
Choosing the Right Website Type
Firstly, you have to choose the correct website type that’s in line with your needs. There are different types of websites used to communicate different things to the public. For example, you might need an e-commerce website if you run a business, an agency website to promote your company, or a portfolio website for personal use.
Essential Pages & Content Strategy
Once you know the type of website you need, start thinking about your content and web pages. To start off you need a home page, this is the page that users will land on and should draw people to explore your website. Next, plan out your content and content design, make sure its readable, not too wordy, and entices readers. Also make sure to include a contact page so users can share your website and explore your other work.
SEO & Organic Growth
Got your website up and running now? Good job!
“But not many people are visiting my website…” If you find yourself in a similar situation, just waiting to get more traffic on your website, you have to learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Waiting for traffic to hit your website organically may take a while because the world wide web is a vast place with billions of websites already on it.
To make yourself stand out, you can use SEO tools to boost your websites’ ranking on the web.
Marketing & Promotion
You know those huge billboards to drive by on highways, you might think “Why would anyone spend money on that”. Well, those ads are more effective than you think. Ads of your website on other platforms will lead new users to your website. Of course, you don’t need to buy a billboard for your ad, it is way cheaper digitally. You may also do so by doing partnerships with other people or businesses.
For better results, you can also run paid ads on other platforms to spread knowledge about your website. This way, people who would otherwise have never stumbled across your website can find out more.
Conclusion
If you’re thinking of making a website from scratch and it seems like too much to handle, I’m here to help you stay on track. Whatever you do, KEEP GOING! Progress (no matter how much) is still progress, nonetheless. And if it ever gets too hard, you can always rely on your best website-building buddy, Wix Studio.
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