Ok, so you're convinced a website is a necessary part of your business. But how do you create a website? Where do you start? What do I put on my website?  In this post I'm going to give you a process to answer all of those questions and more.

What's the goal of your website?Before you…

The landscape of the internet continues to evolve, and as it does, there's one thing that remains constant... websites! Despite the introduction of the social media, the smart phone, apps, and local listings, websites are still a must have for businesses and organizations. That's because having your own website still provides advantages you just can't…

One of the challenges of creating your own website is starting with a good foundation or structure. Website structure defines things like how your pages will be ordered, which pages will appear in the navigation menu, the names of your pages, the styles you'll apply to elements, and other design choices.

The first thing you need…

Now you can backup your website and restore to previous versions. This helps prevent from losing your work. It also lets you rest easy, if you make a mistake you can always go back. 

To create your first backup click on the backup icon on the dashboard just below the thumbnail image of your…

Studies show the average person won't buy from your unitl the seventh time they have contact with your company. For this reason very few people will ever come to your website and make a purchase the first time they visit. That's why you need to be capturing contact information when people come to your website.

So…

Logos are visual representations of your company. In this article I'll be sharing five principles to follow when creating a logo.

1. Keep it simple.

Think of the most popular brands in the world. Now picture their logos. Notice they're all very simple. They're not overally creative or ornate. They consistent of basic shapes, they're typically one…

Sometimes it can be hard to come up with content for your website. So here's a list of 20 things you can put on your website.

1. The name of your business.

2. Your company logo.

3. Your phone number.

4. Your address, directions, hours, and a map of your location.

5. A headline that concisely says what it is…

Coupon codes are a great way to increase conversion rates by offering your customers a discount at checkout. They also help protect your margins because you don't have lower your price for everyone, only those who have a coupon. The WebStarts store app now lets you create coupon codes and allows your customers to redeem…

In this article I'll tell you how to create a webpage layout. Creatin a webpage layout can be tricky. It's a balance between creating something that looks great but still conveys the important points. 

There are lots of ways to layout your website depending on it's purpose. If your website is orientated toward selling products your…

What's the goal of your website? That's the first question you should ask yourself before starting your web design. Establishing a clear goal will help you decide which things are most important and which are not important at all.

Over the years I've built literally hundreds of websites. During that time I've found there are pretty…

Most people are looking to grow their business through their website. However, with millions of websites scattered across the internet it can be challenging to get noticed. Certainly getting found amongst Google's organic search results provides tremendous value, but obtaining top position for the phrases people use to find your products and services is more…

Are you promoting your website on Snapchat yet? If you're not, you may be missing out on a good opportunity. Snapchat users tend to be younger, more affluent, and more engaged than those who use Facebook. So even though there aren't as many people using Snapchat as, the people who are using it, are a…

There are plenty of ways to raise money online through donations but none Iv'e seen are quite as stylish as Donately. That's why in today's post I'll be writing about how to add a donation form too your website using WebStarts and Donate.ly. 

One of the nice features about Donate.ly other than the styling is…

A chatroom is a fun way to engage with your online audience. For that reason adding a chatroom to your website can create stickiness. In this article I'll share with you a way you can add a chatroom  to your website using an app called Chatroll. To get started visit Chatroll.com and create an…

There are many times when using a countdown on your website is helpful. Whether it's to generate excitement for a new product launch, an upcoming event, or to create a sense of urgency for a sale. In this post I'll be showing you a handy countdown widget your can add to your website.

The first step…