A Roadmap for Building Your Website

Below you’ll find a simple guide to help you through the process of building your website.

Step One

Plan Your Website

Get the info you need to make the
right decisions about your website.

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Step Two

Design Your Home Page

Sketch out your home page or
make a list of websites that you like.

Step Three

Set Up Sandbox Site or Clone

Set up a sandbox site while
you learn and practice.

Step Four

Learn Gutenberg

I highly recommend that you take time to learn Gutenberg
since the classic editor will eventually be phased out.

Step Five

Install a WordPress Theme

Install your theme and optionally import
demo content or a starter site.

Step Six

Create a Child Theme

Create a child theme before you get started
to keep your styling and customizations safe!

Step Seven

Purchase Pro Version

Most free themes have a pro plugin that
extends the features of the free theme.

Step Eight

Customize Your Blog

Add your brand colors and fonts to your
blog and blog archive layouts.

Step Nine

Install Google Analytics

Set up Google Analytics Tracking Code.
Monitor your website and track your website traffic.

Step Ten

Create a 404 Page

Help your visitors find the content they are looking for.
Create a 404 Page with a custom layout.

Any questions or concerns, contact us for a free 30 minute consult. We’re happy to help!

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We Can’t Thank You Enough

“We can’t thank you enough for the great work you did on our site. From the logo to the colors and putting it all together. It just looks fantastic!
 
But even better is how well you communicated with us and how focused you were along the way. You never left us hanging or wondering what was happening and what was next to come.
 
We will certainly have more work in the future and will recommend your services to everyone we know.”
Terry and Peggy Edwards
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