How To Use WIX Website Builder {Step-By-Step Tutorial}
Introduction
WIX is one of the most popular website builders available today. With its user-friendly drag-and-drop interface and wide range of customization options, WIX makes it easy for anyone to create a professional-looking website without needing to know how to code. In this article, we'll walk you through the key steps you need to know to get started with WIX and build your own website.
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Choosing a Template
When you first sign up for a WIX account, you'll be prompted to choose a website template to use as the starting point for your site. WIX offers hundreds of professionally designed templates spanning a wide range of industries and purposes. Browse through the template options to find one that aligns closest to the look, layout, and functionality you want for your site. The template you choose can be further customized later.
Customizing Your Template
Once you've selected a template, you can begin customizing it to suit your specific needs. On the WIX editor homepage, all the different elements of your site will be laid out in sections that you can click through and edit. For example, you may want to change page backgrounds, adjust text formatting, swap out images, alter layouts, and more. WIX makes it easy to make these changes visually without needing to edit any code. They also have several built-in design elements like text boxes, buttons, photos, and shapes that you can drag and drop onto any page.
Adding and Managing Pages
The beauty of WIX is that you're not limited to just a single-page site. You can add and manage unlimited pages for things like your home, about, services, blog, and more. Pages are managed using the menu on the left side of the editor. To create a new page, just click the “+ Add Page” button. An option will appear to add a new blank page or choose from a selection of pre-made page types tailored for specific uses. Manage the site structure by dragging page icons into the desired nesting order.
Integrating a Blog
If you want to include a blog as part of your WIX site, this is very easy to set up. Just add a new page and select the "Blog" page type option. This will automatically create a blog with features like post categories, author info, comment functionality, and more. You can then start adding blog content by writing posts the same way you would edit any other page. Settings for customizing how your blog displays and functions can be accessed in the menu bar under "Blog Settings".
Adding Forms and Features
Some other key website features you may want to include are things like contact forms, online booking systems, pop-up signup forms, social media feeds, and more. WIX has free and paid tools for integrating all of these functions called WIX Apps. Browse the Extensions menu to search through the available apps. Popular options like contact forms, booking calendars, or email marketing integrations can be added with just the click of a few buttons.
Connecting a Custom Domain
When you first create your site in WIX, you will be assigned a free WIX.com subdomain. Most businesses will want to connect a custom domain they own instead. Click on "Domain" in your WIX dashboard to search for available domains or connect one you already own. Follow the process to change your site URL, set up proper DNS settings, and direct your domain to point to your WIX site files.
Previewing on Mobile
It's important to see how your site looks and functions on mobile in addition to desktop. WIX makes this easy with its built-in mobile preview mode. On tablet or phone devices, you can scan a QR code to view your site exactly as mobile visitors will see it. If anything needs adjustment for the mobile experience specifically, like text size or layout spacing, you can tweak those settings under the "Mobile" tab in the editor dashboard.
Publishing Your Website
When your WIX site looks good and you’re ready to launch it live, head over to the "Publish" option in the top toolbar. Here you can officially publish your site and even submit your pages to the WIX search engine for better visibility. Clicking publish gives you an unpublished preview link. When you’re absolutely sure the site is ready for the public, head back and click Publish again to make it live.
Conclusion
Creating a website in WIX is intuitive, straightforward, and affordable. There are no limits on what you can design or how much content you can publish. With a user-friendly drag-and-drop builder and a wide range of free and paid features at your fingertips, anyone can build a unique, mobile-responsive website tailored specifically to their needs or business goals. So sign up, choose a template, and start creating your own site with WIX today.
