#transfer wix site to wordpress

[johannestevans]

Do you have any tips or tutorial recommendations for making your own website?

I actually really do like the Wordpress client now I've gotten the hang of it!

I did tell 1000 of my subscribers to kill themselves in an email header by accident, and also battered those poor 1000 people with something like 100 emails in increasingly frantically apologised for errors over the course of the same three days, but that was before I really Got it.

With the above oopsies in mind, if you want to import previous newsletters or posts, for the love of God, do not import your existing newsletter subscribers until after all of your backposts have been imported across. That is the main lesson I have learned.

I had such a vision in mind of a triumphant surprise email going "Hey, look what I did! Surprise! Isn't it sexy?!" and instead everyone got 30 notifications about chapter updates from 2 years ago and an email that said "It's Your Responsibility to Kill Yourself" followed by multiple deranged apologies from me.

So. Don't do that.

Other than that, I'd actually wanted a proper website for quite a few years even before Patreon got so antsy with hiding my content - I tried to set one up a few years back with Wix, and I cannot recommend that less, it's a fucking awful site to use, and it's far less user intuitive than Wordpress.

Part of my issues with Wordpress were actually that a lot of website clients, unless you're building from scratch in HTML/CSS or another code, give you everything in Blocks, and because I remembered like 10 years ago where you didn't have to do that, and you mostly altered everything on the website with like, 10000 options tickboxes and sliders, I was like "wow this is awful". I will admit now, crotchety bastard that I am, that the Blocks system is better and more intuitive once you start to understand it. I just don't always do well thinking of things in three dimensions, so to speak, and I was shooting myself in the foot by going "WELL BACK IN MY DAY--"

Wix doesn't have a very good help section because they want you to talk to their people for help, but most sites for stuff like this do have really robust FAQ and help sections, and obviously, rely on those as much as possible.

At one point I was so upset with my inability to do something that Lorenzo literally came over and told me to leave the apartment (that was the day that I went to Pets at Home and spent a ridiculous amount of money on gifts for the cat), and while I was very grumpy about doing it at the time, taking breaks is crucial, especially if you get as frustrated as I do.

I realise that most of what I have said so far is niche tips for if you're stubborn and mentally ill, so in terms of actual website building, I would say it's important to have an idea of what you want the site to do.

Do you just want a landing page, so that if people search for your name or whatever, that this is the first result? That it links people to your books or your store, your socials? Do you want to have a gallery of work on display, or an archive of writing like I've made? Do you want people to be able to contact you, give tips?

I always wanted a robustly tagged archive with an in-depth tag page like the one I've set up now, and the goal for my Directory of Work on Medium and elsewhere was always that it would later be transferred to my website once it was built.

Then, I have an about page for people who are just curious about who I am and who I look like; commission info and information about booking me for events or inviting me to cons and such; the books I have for sale, publications I've been a part of, interviews and presentations on YouTube; my events calendar with conventions and such; the gallery where I'm showing off both art of my characters and where I'll later show art that I buy for my home and myself, such as the stuff framed in the stairwell or jewellery I buy from makers at markets and such; and then, of course, the subscriber benefits.

All of the above to go my goals which are, in order, to encourage people to read my work and make it easy for them to do so, to pay me money for my existing work or to offer me money for new work, and to show support for other events, artists, friends, and queer creators.

I would definitely advise thinking carefully about how visual or how word-based you want your site to be - I had to look for a recipe blog theme to find one that was stripped back in terms of images. Especially for adult websites, I'd be careful about payment providers and so forth.

Stripe is the default on the site, and I've been very careful about making sure none of my titles or descriptions that the Stripe client will see have words like erotica or adult in them - if someone from Stripe clicks through and sees the site, they might take issue with it, but that's another thing. I do get paid by Stripe through Medium, so I do already use them.

Most payment providers hate any kind of adult content, but are willing to give a tiny bit more wiggle room on erotica, or at least, they just don't notice it in the same way they do Real Porn, but there's nothing I can say other than "be careful and more importantly, be lucky" on that front.

Most of all, I'd say to try to have fun with it and try to enjoy the actual building process if you can - make something pretty and fun to navigate as much as you can, and if you can get some enjoyment out of it, your site users will as well.

[daloy-politsey]

Finally got around to transferring my site from Wix to Wordpress! If you have a Wix site you should do this too (or choose another service) since Wix is an Israeli company and does stuff like encourage staff to promote the Israeli narrative

[reimenaashelyee]

do you know any good places to put webcomics? is it best to just make your own website for them? I'm not really into sites like webtoon or whatever...

If you don't want much setup, you can make a Tumblr and use the Simple Webcomic Theme (or any other theme, as long as you set it so the blog shows 1 post per page for long form serialised work, or in a full-size grid for funny comics).

There are still other alternative platforms like Comics Fury, Comics Gator and Drunk Duck, those have been around before Webtoons.

If you are comfortable with HTML, CSS or generally learning/playing around with independent website setup, then you can go to Neocities or Wordpress. I use Wordpress (the dot org) for my personal website, The World in Deeper Inspection webcomic and the Comics Devices library, but that's a system that's worked with me and my brain for 11 years now.

Neocities allows you total freedom, but you really have to be comfortable with learning since this is old-school website building. There's a webcomic template though.

Squarespace or Wix is fine if you use their blog system.

I don't recommend Carrd for webcomics! I just don't think the infrastructure (one-page site) is flexible enough for yourself or your readership.

My general opinion is that I'll always recommend having your webcomic in a place that you can control, or at the least, easily export to another platform. I've been through so many eras of platforms rising and falling. And exporting all the posts/art you upload on that one dying platform only is an ordeal that you would want to avoid (ask me, who's working on manually transferring stuff from Twitter and Deviantart to my personal website OTL)

[mx-piggy]

it's been brought to my attention that i ought to be boycotting Wix- the website builder/host i started using midway through this year- as someone who's pro-Palestine. other companies that we have been advised to boycott are McDonald's, Starbucks, Burger King and Puma to name a few. i'm sure you can find a comprehensive list via the BDS website and Instagram. i wasn't aware of the problem with Wix until this week, so apologies if my promotion of my website ever put a bad taste in your mouth for that reason. hopefully, this post will reach Wix users and make them aware of this! if you don't want to reblog this post because of the self-promotion that is to come, please spread the word yourself!

i am happy to report that i am in the middle of transferring the contents of that website to WordPress, that is- hopefully- a better alternative. i've done some research and it's not listed as something to boycott from what i've seen. of course, feel free to let me know and suggest an acceptable alternative.

you can find it linked here, as well as in my bio! i have decided to use this switch as an opportunity to schedule my posts to be published on a weekly basis, that way i have time to work on some posts without there being too large a gap between the last post on my website and the one(s) i am currently working on.

for anyone unfamiliar with my old website, i will be posting poetry and essays. if you subscribe (there's a button at the bottom of the page), you'll be notified when they've been published. my first post, a poem, goes live tomorrow (Monday 11th December 2023) at 9 AM GMT.

this shouldn't be the thing to convince you to switch to another site builder/host that isn't Wix, but i prefer my layout on WordPress.

[makemywebsite1]

Common Terms in Website Design Every Client Should Know

A web designer uses technical key terms to communicate with their team members and to update the website status to their clients. However, understanding the technical terms of a website design in Melbourne can feel like learning a new language, especially if you are a complete novice. Lack of understanding can make your communication with the web developers and designers confusing and challenging. 

For this reason, familiarity with the common terms and phrases before considering professional services can help you understand everything that goes into creating a website. Here’s a small guide to some key web design terms you must know.

1. Wireframe:

A wireframe represents the black and white layout of a website that explains the location of each structure, features like navigation bars, buttons, and text, images, amongst other things. This aspect helps you and designers mutually agree to the website’s core structure before getting into further details of the website design in Melbourne. 

2. Responsive Design:

Web designers use responsive web design most frequently. This means adjusting the layout and content to make it look clear, readable, and in full picture on smaller screens. A responsive design ensures that you have an effortless experience whether you are visiting your site on a phone, tablet, or laptop while on the go.

3. CMS (Content Management System):

This is a platform that lets you develop, create, make new changes, secure, and control the overall administration of the website. Your web designer will possibly discuss all about some popular CMS platforms like WordPress, Shopify, Wix, or any other to appreciate your response and choose one reliable web development tool. 

Some of these tools are beginner-friendly and do not require coding language. You can even customise the website later, even though you are initially relying on services like website design in Melbourne.  

4. UI and UX:

You will also hear phrases like User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) to tell your brand’s personality and motivation. 

If the user interface defines the design, colours, CTAs and other visual features, then user experience focuses on the functionalities and experiences of users. This makes finding information, making a purchase, or signing up for a newsletter easy and convenient.

5. Domain and Hosting:

If your designer is also providing domain and hosting services, you will also learn terms like domain and hosting.

Domain is your web address which ultimately helps users to find your website on browser. Hosting services in the website design in Melbourne helps in storing your website’s files and making them accessible. You can rely on any hosting providers like GoDaddy, Bluehost, and SiteGround offering various customised plans for your website. 

6. SSL Certificate:

An SSL certificate is another security term you will hear. It protects the data transfers between your website and its visitors.  You can identify SSL certified websites with a padlock icon and “https://” at the beginning of the URL. 

SSL certificates are especially important for e-commerce sites, but currently its value is demanding with the rising security breaches and data theft cases. 

7. SEO (Search Engine Optimisation):

SEO means ranking your website higher in search engine results pages (SERPs). Keyword optimisation, meta tags, and quality content are all essential metrics that assures your website visibility in search engines. A well-optimised website design in Melbourne attracts organic traffic and helps potential customers to find credible websites. 

8. Call-to-Action (CTA):

Your designer will also emphasise on using the relevant and persuasive call to action buttons for your website. This is a key phrase that motivates visitors to sign up for a newsletter, get a quote, find more information, buy a new product, or get better deals. 

These phrases generally guide users to navigate the website, however, the same on e-commerce websites help your visitors to buy or find the best deal in the market. 

9. Navigation Bar:

The navigation bar, or navbar, is the menu at the top of your website and helps users find their way around your site. It contains links to key pages like Home, About Us, Services, and Contact Page which are crucial for a good user experience and help them explore your site conveniently. 

Companies specialising in website design in Melbourne also align the colour, font style, and order of labels on the bar with the brand’s personality.  

Final Words

We hope you found this blog useful. Coming to an end, it is clear that creating a web design without learning the essential and frequently used terms will possibly make the communication challenging. 

This is why we have walked you through the common terms to help you feel more confident and engaged during discussions with your web design. When your basics are right and well-known, you will be in a position to provide feedback, ask questions, and make decisions about your website design in Melbourne. At Make My Website, we’ve a team of professional experts who creates compelling web designs that your audiences would find hard to ignore.

[thecssagency]

Top Reasons to Choose Webflow for Your Website Migration

Website migration is a crucial step for businesses aiming to improve their online presence. Webflow migration has emerged as a popular solution, offering advanced design flexibility, robust functionality, and a user-friendly interface. In this article, we’ll explore the top reasons to choose Webflow for your website migration and how Webflow migration services can simplify the process.

What is Webflow Migration?

Webflow migration involves transferring your existing website from another platform to Webflow. Whether you’re on WordPress, Wix, or another CMS, Webflow offers powerful features to help businesses build responsive, visually stunning websites.

Top Reasons to Choose Webflow for Migration

1. Seamless Design Flexibility

Webflow’s visual design tools allow developers and designers to create fully customized websites without relying heavily on code. This flexibility ensures that your new site matches your brand identity while offering a unique user experience.

2. Responsive Design Made Easy

In today’s mobile-first world, having a responsive website is essential. Webflow simplifies responsive design, allowing websites to automatically adapt to different screen sizes and devices.

3. No-Code Functionality for Quick Updates

One of the standout features of Webflow is its no-code interface. Even non-technical users can make updates or changes to the website without needing developer assistance.

4. Advanced SEO Capabilities

Webflow comes with built-in SEO tools that help optimize your website for search engines. Features like clean code, customizable meta tags, and fast load times enhance your site’s ranking potential.

5. Powerful CMS for Content Management

Webflow’s CMS is intuitive, offering dynamic content management that’s ideal for blogs, portfolios, and e-commerce. The CMS structure is easy to use, making content updates a breeze.

How Webflow Migration Services Streamline the Process

Migrating a website can seem daunting, but professional Webflow migration services simplify the task. These services ensure that your content, design elements, and functionality are accurately transferred without any data loss or downtime.

Data Transfer: Ensures smooth migration of text, images, and media.

SEO Preservation: Maintains your current SEO settings to avoid losing rankings.

Custom Design Integration: Rebuilds your website’s look and feel on Webflow.

Why Migrate from WordPress to Webflow?

For many businesses, a WordPress to Webflow migration is a game-changer. While WordPress is a robust platform, it often requires multiple plugins and constant maintenance. In contrast, Webflow eliminates the need for plugins, reducing security vulnerabilities and simplifying site management.

The Benefits of Professional Webflow Migrations

1. Expert Guidance

Experienced migration professionals handle the technicalities, ensuring a smooth transition.

2. Tailored Solutions

Professional services cater to your business needs, offering customized designs and features.

3. Time-Saving

With experts managing the migration, you can focus on running your business.

FAQs About Webflow Migration

1. What is Webflow migration?

Webflow migration involves transferring your website from another platform (like WordPress or Wix) to Webflow, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

2. How long does a Webflow migration take?

The time required depends on the size and complexity of your website. A small site might take a few days, while a larger one could take weeks.

3. Can I migrate from WordPress to Webflow without losing SEO?

Yes, with proper planning and execution, SEO settings such as meta tags and URLs can be preserved during the migration.

4. What are the costs of Webflow migration services?

The cost varies based on the complexity of the project, but professional services ensure a seamless transition and high-quality results.

5. Is Webflow suitable for e-commerce sites?

Yes, Webflow offers powerful e-commerce features, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes.

By choosing Webflow for your website migration, you unlock a host of benefits that enhance user experience, improve functionality, and simplify website management. Whether you’re looking to migrate from WordPress or another platform, investing in professional Webflow migration services ensures a seamless, hassle-free transition.

[web-development-agency]

Top E-commerce Platforms for Building Websites

Understanding E-commerce Website Development

With over 182,000 active eCommerce websites, the competition in this domain is fierce. Making the right choices from the start is crucial, and there’s no room for mistakes.

Choosing the best eCommerce website development technologies can be challenging, given the myriad options available. Your choice depends on the complexity of your project and the budget and time at your disposal. You might opt to outsource your eCommerce website development to ensure expertise and efficiency.

A reliable eCommerce and mobile app consultant typically employs an open-source CMS like Prestashop or Magento, or they might use a "turnkey" solution hosted on platforms like Wix, Shopify, or Oxatis. Regardless of the solution you select, understanding best eCommerce practices and having a robust working methodology is vital.

A well-developed eCommerce platform facilitates seamless transactions between buyers and sellers over the Internet, ensuring secure data and money transfer. Using a video ID verification platform like Fully-Verified enhances online data security.

Developing an eCommerce project involves several phases: defining specifications, choosing a CMS and tools, building a product catalog, overseeing development, and finally, SEO optimization and launch preparation.

Top 7 E-commerce Platforms

We've compiled a list of the top eCommerce platforms that you can consider for your website development. These platforms are popular among developers for their unique features and capabilities.

BigCommerce

BigCommerce is a robust alternative to Shopify, offering a hosted solution that helps businesses create their marketplace or eCommerce app. With numerous built-in models and themes, it allows for significant customization. BigCommerce supports unlimited products and offers a single-page checkout system to enhance conversions. The platform’s ease of use, including drag-and-drop features, means even those without technical skills can build an effective eCommerce site.

Key Features:

Unlimited product and storage capacity.

Single-page checkout for better conversion rates.

Always-on availability to eliminate distractions and improve conversions.

Ability to add unlimited product videos for demos and 3D views.

Shopify

Shopify, a leading SaaS-based eCommerce web builder, enables businesses to quickly set up an online store. With numerous in-built themes, you can create a store without any design or development knowledge. Shopify offers various pricing plans, making it flexible for different business needs. It also includes SEO tools and advanced analytics for optimizing store performance and customer insights.

Key Features:

Comprehensive analytics and reporting tools.

Built-in SEO tools for better search engine rankings.

Customer profile creation and segmentation.

Easy checkout and payment integrations.

Supports Dropshipping.

WooCommerce

WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that helps developers build eCommerce stores. This open-source plugin is ideal for small to medium businesses. It offers great flexibility and customization options, allowing developers to create multiple storefronts for a single business. WooCommerce also provides numerous extensions for scaling and extending the storefront.

Key Features:

Accepts all major credit cards and bank transfers.

Mobile app for order management.

Extensive customization options.

Detailed documentation for developers.

Supports various themes for aesthetic store designs.

Magento

Magento, built using PHP, is a powerful platform for large-scale eCommerce development. Acquired by Adobe, it offers extensive features for building professional online stores. Magento supports multiple stores for a single business and offers flexible development options. However, it requires professional assistance for setup and management.

Key Features:

Advanced SEO features like sitemaps and layered navigation.

PWA storefront for improved performance and loading speed.

Enhanced product management and cataloging.

Easy integration with various payment gateways.

Supports multiple languages and currencies.

Wix

Wix is a versatile web builder that allows quick development of eCommerce sites. It enables comprehensive management of eCommerce tasks like shipping, marketing, and product management from a single platform. Wix’s user-friendly interface means you don’t need a developer to build your store, and it offers several design templates for customization.

Key Features:

Advanced SEO tools for improved visibility.

Numerous in-built templates for creating aesthetic designs.

App market for planning extensions and additional functionalities.

PrestaShop

PrestaShop offers a freemium model and is an excellent open-source eCommerce development platform. Built with PHP, it supports multi-lingual stores, making it suitable for global businesses. PrestaShop provides a robust set of features for developing responsive and customizable storefronts.

Key Features:

User-friendly interface for easy store development.

Comprehensive marketing tools to boost visibility and conversions.

Extensive customization options for personalized storefronts.

Google Rich snippets for better SERP rankings.

OSCommerce

OSCommerce is built using PHP and MySQL, providing a stable and reliable eCommerce solution. It is ideal for retail business management, offering features like billing, product management, and multi-currency support. However, it requires a skilled developer for optimal use.

Key Features:

Easy product categorization and organization.

Simple product maintenance and updates.

Scalable database for growing business needs.

Customizable filters for easy product search and discovery.

Conclusion

Selecting the right tech stack is crucial for your eCommerce design and development plans. Ensure that the platform you choose offers the features and functionality necessary to enhance visibility and marketing efforts. Partnering with an expert eCommerce developer can streamline the development process and deliver effective solutions swiftly.

At Opal Infotech, we specialize in eCommerce web development, offering comprehensive solutions to accelerate your growth. Contact us to transform your vision into a successful eCommerce platform.

[webyking]

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Restaurant Website?

Having an online presence is becoming essential in the rapidly changing digital world, especially for restaurants. 

A well-designed website serves as a virtual doorway for clients to browse your menu, book reservations, and stay in touch with your business in addition to showcasing your culinary offerings. 

But the burning question is, "How much does it cost to build a restaurant website?" The exact cost of building a restaurant website can vary widely depending on several factors, including the complexity of your requirements, the features you want, and the professionals or services you choose. 

Here's a breakdown of the potential costs associated with building a restaurant website:

1. Domain and Hosting: $10 to $30 per year (domain) + $5 to $30 per month (hosting)

Your journey into the digital realm begins with securing a domain name (your restaurant's online address) and choosing a hosting service (where your website lives on the internet). Opt for a domain that is memorable, reflects your brand, and is easy to spell. Hosting costs vary based on providers and the features you need, but this initial investment lays the groundwork for your online venture.

2. Website Design and Development: $500 to $5,000+

Investing in a visually appealing and user-friendly design is paramount. You can opt for professional web designers or explore user-friendly website builders like Wix or Squarespace if you prefer a hands-on approach. Consider your brand's identity, ensuring the design captures the essence of your restaurant and makes navigation a breeze for visitors.

3. Content Management System (CMS): Free (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal) or $20 to $200 per month (proprietary CMS)

Selecting a Content Management System is like choosing the heart of your website. WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal are popular free options, while some businesses opt for proprietary CMS solutions. The choice depends on your technical comfort and business needs, but a CMS allows you to manage and update your site without extensive technical knowledge.

4. Responsive Design: Included in web design cost

In an era where users browse on various devices, a responsive design is essential. This ensures your website looks and functions seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones, providing an optimal experience for all visitors.

5. Menu Integration: $50 to $500

Your menu is the star of the show, and integrating it into your website is crucial. Invest in a system that allows for easy updates and ensures your culinary offerings shine, enticing potential customers to dine with you.

6. Online Reservation System: $20 to $100 per month

Facilitate seamless reservations by incorporating an online reservation system. This not only enhances customer experience but also streamlines your restaurant's operations, making it a win-win for both you and your patrons.

7. E-commerce Functionality (Optional): $200 to $1,000+

For those looking to sell merchandise, gift cards, or facilitate online orders, additional e-commerce functionality may be necessary. Evaluate the needs of your restaurant and decide if this feature aligns with your business goals.

8. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Included in web design or $100 to $500 per month

Optimizing your website for search engines (SEO) is like putting up a signboard on a busy street. It ensures potential customers can find you online. Many web designers include basic SEO services, but ongoing efforts may require additional investment to stay ahead in search engine rankings.

9. Security: Included in hosting or $50 to $200 per year

Security is paramount in the digital world. Ensure your website has SSL certification for secure data transfer, protecting both your business and your customers from potential threats.

10. Maintenance and Updates: $0 to $100 per month (if managed independently) or included in web designer's package

Regular updates, bug fixes, and content refreshes are vital for the health of your website. Determine whether you'll manage these tasks independently or include them in a package with your web designer to keep your digital space vibrant and up-to-date.

Conclusion:

Considering these estimates, the total cost for building a restaurant website can range from $2,000 To $10,000.. If you opt for more advanced features, customization, or hire professionals for design and development, the costs may lean towards the higher end of the spectrum.

It's essential to carefully assess your restaurant's specific needs, budget constraints, and long-term goals to determine the most suitable investment for your online presence. Additionally, obtaining quotes from experienced restaurant website design and development agency can provide a more accurate estimate based on your unique requirements.

Assess your business needs, budget, and long-term goals to make informed decisions. With the right approach, your restaurant's website can become a powerful tool for attracting and retaining customers, contributing significantly to the success of your culinary venture.

[yoursaptarshi]

14 Things to Include on Your Freelance Writing Website

Freelance writing is a popular starting point for people looking to become their own boss. To attract new clients and show off your expertise, having a website can be a great help. When making a freelance writing website, knowing what to include can overwhelm beginners. And while you might think you need a masterpiece, the reality is that a simple site with a few pages will be more than good enough. In this article, you'll discover several things you should include in your freelance writing website—divided between the essentials and nice-to-haves.

Which Platform Should You Use for Your Freelance Writing Website?

WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix are three popular website-building platforms for freelance writers. However, there are also more niche tools like Ghost. WordPress allows users more capability options, with various themes and more control over search engine optimization (SEO) for each webpage. If you use WordPress, consider reading these tips on securing your WordPress website. Squarespace is friendly for beginner website builders; the platform looks after SEO for you, and creating pages is easy. Wix also makes creating web pages easy, but it's worth noting that you can't transfer Wix content between templates. The choice is ultimately yours. Try a few out and see which one works the best for you. And if you're not sure where to start, consider reading this comparison between Wix and Squarespace.

The Essentials That You Should Include on Your Freelance Writing Website

The following items are things you'll absolutely want to include on your website. They can make a huge impact when it comes to landing new clients. 1. A Professional Web Domain Address If you're serious about freelance writing and want clients to take you seriously, getting a professional web domain is a good idea. You don't need to think of a creative or witty business name; your own name will work just fine. You've got plenty of choices for buying a web domain. Squarespace and WordPress.com both offer you a free domain for one year with some of their plans, after which you'll need to pay an annual fee. Alternatively, you can use a hosting service. Bluehost and GoDaddy are both common options. 2. How You'll Help Your Clients Achieve Their Goals On your freelance writing website's homepage, you should talk about how you can help potential clients. Talk about your specialty writing areas and the results your services will get for them. If you don't have much experience, don't worry. The value you provide might be as simple as freeing up some extra time for them to focus on other business areas.

On your homepage, you should also include a picture of yourself. Whether it's a click-through to your services page or contact form, a call-to-action is also a wise addition. When writing the copy for your homepage, keep it as short as possible. 3. An About Page While clients want to know about the results you can provide for them, they also want to work with a person.

On your About page, you can get a little more creative. Talk about your journey to becoming a freelancer, why you chose to start writing, and the problems you've overcome. You can also share some facts about yourself, and plenty of personal pictures too. 4. Contact Details Once you've wowed potential clients, you'll want to make it easy for them to get in touch with you. Adding a Contact page to your website is the simplest way to do this. On your Contact page, you can include a simple form for users to fill out. Adding links to your social media profiles is another way to help others reach you, and can also be useful for growing your online presence.

If you don't include a contact form, you should add your email address. You can also add a map showing where your office is, and include your mobile number if you want. But don't feel pressured to include either of these if you'd rather not have people know where you live or work. 5. Testimonials When you're just getting started as a freelance writer, convincing others to invest in your services can be difficult. The best way to sell yourself is through social proof from others. Think back to people who have been impressed with your work in the past. Former bosses, colleagues, and university lecturers are good places to start when asking for short testimonials.

When including them on your website, you can either add them to a separate page or onto your homepage. Don't worry about getting lengthy paragraphs; a short quote will work just fine. 6. A Writing Portfolio When pitching to clients and searching for jobs, having a few samples of your writing on hand is essential. Beyond proving that you're good at what you do, having samples will also save you time creating pieces when others ask. Like testimonials, you can choose to add your writing portfolio to a separate page or on your homepage.

If you've never written for another company before, create your own portfolio pieces. Think of a topic you know well, do your research, and get typing. You can also learn how to become a more organized writer if you need to sit down and create samples. 7. A Privacy Policy

Data privacy is becoming more and more important online, and several jurisdictions have implemented privacy laws that businesses operating in those regions must comply with. For example, the EU uses the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Many websites have a privacy policy, and you should consider using one on your freelance writing site as well. You can include information about how and why you collect data, along with identifying the different analytics tools you use and more. You should also give users a contact address so that they can get in touch with any concerns or questions they may have. 8. A Services Page When you build a freelance writing business, it's essential that you remove the barrier between clients deciding whether they want to work with you or not. Adding a Services page on your website can allow others to determine whether you'd be a good fit, especially if you offer more than one service. Your Services page doesn't need to go into a huge amount of detail. You can briefly identify what you offer (e.g. blog writing or social media copywriting), before providing some samples of your work. Then, link to your Contact page. 9. Information About the Types of Clients You Work With

Considering how broad the world of business is, it's essential that you narrow down who you serve and make it clear that you're aiming to help them. Somewhere on your site, you should include information about the types of clients you work with—such as SaaS companies or technology publications. You can add this information wherever you want, but it's a good idea to have it on your homepage.

Nice-to-Haves

Besides the essentials, you might want to add a range of things as your freelance writing business grows. Below is a list of nice-to-haves that you can add once you've nailed the basics and gained a little more experience and confidence. 10. A Blog Section Blogging is a great way to increase your SEO ranking and demonstrate your authority on a particular topic. Every blog post you publish is also a portfolio piece. Therefore, you'll simultaneously increase the number of writing samples you can show to others.

When picking a blogging niche, feel free to talk about whatever you want. You can discuss trending industry topics, your experiences as a freelancer, or something completely different. If you feel like adding a blog section on your site will make it less cohesive, consider setting up a profile on a platform like Medium instead. 11. Logos for Current and Past Clients Once you've got some big-name clients under your belt, adding their logos to your website can be useful for convincing others to hire you. If you have already worked for a reputable company as an employee, adding their logo(s) to your website is also a good idea. Before including any company logos on your website, remember to ask. Although many businesses will have no objections, some might not want you to. 12. Your Own Company Logo Although it's by no means essential for freelance writers, having a company logo can make you look more professional. You can use free software like Canva if you aren't a professional graphic designer. Alternatively, you can hire a graphic designer or ask a friend. Don't spend a huge amount of time on your logo, though, as the task is not as high-leverage as reaching out to clients and writing. 13. Your Rates

Once you have a solid portfolio, and you've also built some expertise in a particular area, you'll want to filter out the clients you work with. One easy way to limit the people who work with you is by adding how much you charge onto your website. This will eliminate those awkward "we can't afford you" conversations and raise the quality of projects you get. Remember, though, that you're not tied to your rates forever. If you're still getting more work than you can handle, raise them further. Similarly, if your work has slowed down, don't feel ashamed of lowering them. 14. A Newsletter Sign-Up Page As your freelance writing business grows, you might find that others interested in your content will start coming to your website and following you online. To keep your audience informed and engaged, consider starting a newsletter. Create a simple widget on your website where they can opt into your updates. You can manage your newsletter campaigns in Mailchimp and on numerous other platforms.

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Tried Carrd.co for a portfolio site:

PROS:

Flexibility, options

Content types (I need captions, video, embedding, etc. The $20/year tier has this — that's a fair price)

Relatively easy, sort of. (see cons)

CONS:

Shadier Terms of Use than ArtStation's now (see below) → Why I was looking for a substitute in the first place. It doesn't make sense to jump to worse ToS.

Back-end UX: → The way it handles pages as "Sections" using #Control — this will get ugly, FAST. Containers can't be nested. → Again compared to ArtStation's site builder, it's more of a pain. Not worth the trouble or resources: Nowadays people hardly visit personal sites. Even as an Art Director I vastly prefer templates when looking at portfolios — easy to use, functional.

While I was working on Carrd, it was suddenly booted offline for a "violation". → That's what prompted me to look closer at their Terms: I hadn't violated anything. Support responded fast, said it was a mistake and put it back. But just like when Tumblr randomly deleted my page, this doesn't give me confidence in the service.

Carrd's terms for user content:

I'm no stranger to contracts. Yes most of this is probably for advertising. Still, these are comparatively unclear and even overzealous:

carrd.co/docs/general/terms → search: (D) By submitting User Content

"(D) By submitting User Content to us... you automatically grant, or represent or warrant that the owner has expressly granted, to us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, fully sublicensable, and transferable right and license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works ... and publish the User Content (in whole or in part) as we, in our sole discretion, deem appropriate including, without limitation, ... We may exercise this grant in any format, media or technology now known or later developed ...

Compare to Tumblr and even ArtStation:

tumblr.com/policy/en/terms-of-service → search: User Content License to Tumblr

artstation.com/tos → search: 17. License regarding Your Content

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Other options?

Criteria (see also: Pros and Cons above)

Free / cheap. → Carrd's Pro is $20/year. ArtStation was ~$80/year for me. → Not interested in predatory & expensive monthly subs.

Easy, simple, functional site-builder with templates. → I can build my own, but these days I'm not looking for web/visual design work. No need to spend the time.

Flexibility & options; various content types (images, long captions with links, video, embed code).

Good ToS, no AI, no NFT promotion, etc.

Standalone, not a social platform, → E.g.: https://natureintheory.artstation.com/ (yes) vs https://www.artstation.com/natureintheory (no) → NOT talking about hosting (owning your URL).

Usable now / within the year.

So,

NO:

Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, etc. → Expensive, and still limiting despite.

Build-your-own → Not worth the effort for multiple reasons described above.

Adobe/Behance → Support AI, NFTs & generally extortionate subscriptions.

Dribbble → Login lock makes it annoying for Art Directors (me) to access; image quality was terrible when I tried it for my own work.

Tumblr → Mostly because it's so... temperamental. See above.

Wordpress.com → See update.

MAYBE:

Wordpress.org / free tier → Maybe a pain.

Semplice for Wordpress → $120 but perpetual. Maybe a pain.

Building using Notion? → Heard some people are doing this. Probably easier than other from-scratch options, but still. Too much pain.

Weebly → I could live with the Free tier branding & URL. Not sure if the content features are enough, though: video & embeds?

????

Inkblot → Looks promising but very new & scrappy. No standalone site-builder currently.

Cara.app → Same as above.

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Briefly... spending resources (time, $) on this was not in my plans this year. There's a ton else to worry about, between freelance work and shitty life events. So I don't know. I'm going to keep using ArtStation until my sub expires and researching the options. Who knows what new problems (or solutions) we'll have in a few months?

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How to Reclaim Control of Your Domain and Website From Your Provider?

So you’re looking to upgrade your website, hire an SEO company, or simply want to keep your property secured in your hands. Whatever the reason is, you likely came across an issue when reclaiming your domain name and website. But don’t worry, we’ll break down everything you need to know about how to get your website’s ownership back in your hands.

Read the full article: “How to Reclaim Control of Your Domain and Website From Your Provider?”

The Big “IF”

IF you bought a domain you own it, unless of course, you signed otherwise. Now, this is not legal advice, but almost all website agencies will clearly state that they own the domain or that you own the domain. At JCSURGE, we clearly state that the domain is property of the client. Even if we buy and or host their domain, if one of our customers requests a transfer we will comply.

Identity Who Has Control of Your Website and Domain

This is an obvious point to most people, but there have been many times where a local business owner tells us they own the website but don’t own the domain or vice versa.

Start with your domain

Your domain is what your customers and prospects type in to find your business. It’s what Google uses to rank your business against your competitors. So above all, it’s the most important asset you have when it comes to your digital marketing.

Getting your login details

Most of the time when we speak with a local business owner and find this information for them, they recall registering with that company.

The next step is to get your login details. For this you will need two things (at least): a username, and password.

What if I hired someone else to buy my website?

We had this issue once with a customer, actually several times, and it’s always a challenge. But you’re going to have to get ahold of that person or their team. By using the lookup tool mentioned above you can clearly state the company they bought the domain from.

Transferring Your Website’s Content

Before beginning this process you’ll want to get a backup of your website. You can do this a number of ways. The first option is to ask your current provider to give you a backup of your current website. Most of the time they will be happy to give you a backup or at least give you FTP access so you or a developer can download the contents independently.

Transferring Your Domain to Your Own Hands From Your Previous Provider

Please note that if your domain was set up within 60 days, you CANNOT transfer it. This is according to ICANN’s policy of domain transfer.

Once your previous web designer or marketing agency is willing to release the domain name into your custody, you’ll need to prepare a transfer.

Doing this is different from website to website. However here is the basic principle:

You’re going to have to request a transfer (most platforms like Namecheap and GoDaddy have their own in-depth articles on how to do this). To do this, contact your previous provider and their team, and ask them to ‘unlock’ your domain.

You will need to also request the domain authorization code from them in order to continue. This is a code that verifies the ownership of the domain. You will need it when you request a transfer.

Because there are so many domain registrar companies, it would take forever for us to walk you through each one and their steps. Here are the top 5 most common registrar’s and their domain transfer process.

Namecheap

GoDaddy

Hostinger

Host Gator

Sitegounrd

You may choose to transfer the domain to a different company in which case you should always double-check with their policies and process.

Getting Your Website Hosted

The next step is to get your website on a hosting platform. While some companies may have a free hosting option available, many will require you to do a bit of technical setup with your domain, some will automatically host your website and provide you with a builder (e.g., Wix).

At JCSURGE we typically separate our domains from hosting companies. We don’t like to rely on one company too much. We use Hostinger to host our websites and Namecheap to manage our domains.

Transferring Nameservers

Once you have your domain in your hands, whether you’re using Namecheap, GoDaddy, or any other registrar, you will want to point your domain’s nameservers to the address of your hosting provider. Different hosting companies will have different nameservers. Some will require 2, others will require you to enter up to 4. Check with your hosting company to find out exactly what nameservers you need to enter on your domain.

Uploading and Unloading Your Website

If you have a backup file of your website, load it up using Filezilla, or hire a developer to do this task for you. It should take no more than a day for the majority of local business sites.

Looking to Get a New Website?

If you’re looking to get a new website for your local business consider hiring our SEO and Web Design team at JCSURGE. We provide local business owners with unbeatable search engine optimization and website redesign service. We’ll help you regain ownership of your website as we have done for many business owners all across the United States.

Contact us today for a free quote & video audit explaining the process.

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What is Web Design? The Ultimate Guide To Website Design [2020]

What is Web Design? Web layout is the manner of making plans, conceptualizing, and arranging content on-line. Today, designing a internet site goes beyond aesthetics to consist of the internet site’s typical capability. Web design additionally includes net apps, cell apps, and consumer interface layout.

Did you understand that web design could have a massive effect on your overall performance in search engines like Google? This article will give you some beneficial perception into how to create a internet site that no longer handiest seems precise, but features properly and ranks rather in search. Check out: web designing company in Bhavnagar

In this text we will cover:

Finding Inspiration

Choosing a Web Design Tool

Visual Elements

Functional Elements

Types of Web Design: Adaptive vs. Responsive

Finding Inspiration Designers search for inspiration anywhere. Here are some of the first-rate sites to assist get your creative juices flowing:

Behance Pinterest Awwwards Web design concept Site Inspire Check out our weblog publish for more tips on locating inspiration right here

Choosing a Web Design Tool There are  foremost ways to design a internet site: using a desktop app or the usage of a website builder. The tool you decide to use will range significantly primarily based for your group length, your budget, and the sort of web page you want to build and its technical necessities.

1. Desktop Apps

Desktop apps require designers to create their design and send it to a improvement crew who can then convert the layout to code. The most famous computing device apps for designing websites are Photoshop and Sketch.

Typically, this is the same old for huge and/or complex websites because it allows the fashion designer to focus on the general appearance and feel, whilst all the technical demanding situations are transferred to the improvement group. Unfortunately, this system may be luxurious and time-ingesting due to the fact multiple assets, talent units, and group participants are required.

To keep away from related to a developer, it's miles useful to use a website builder to layout a internet site with fewer technical necessities.

2. Website Builders

There are many internet site developers in the marketplace today that provide a huge range of features and offerings. Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and PageCloud, are just a few examples of popular internet site builders that fluctuate in layout abilties, template alternatives, fee, and usual editing revel in. Be certain to do your studies, test with unfastened trials, and decide which platform fine suits your website wishes.

Website builders create either adaptive or responsive web sites, which give extraordinary building studies. These concepts could be mentioned in more detail under so that you can best recognize which builders will work for you. If you don’t realize a way to code, turning into acquainted with the freedoms and barriers of diverse website design gear is essential. For example, despite the fact that Wordpress is the most used website platform, it’s no longer popular with visual designers due to its constrained customization alternatives.  

Before you start constructing a internet site, determine your internet site wishes: Are you developing a image gallery? How often will you update your site? Do you want a touch form? Choose a internet site builder that let you effectively accomplish those dreams.

Web Design Elements When designing a internet site it’s critical to recall both the website online’s look and capability. Integrating these elements will maximize the web site’s overall usability and performance. Your web page’s usability consists of factors together with an smooth-to-navigate interface, suitable use of photographs and pictures, nicely-written and nicely-positioned text, and a colour scheme. Your website online’s performance refers to its pace, ranking, searchability, and ability to seize your audience.

Visual factors

Here’s a brief review of the factors you should keep in mind whilst designing your website to ensure the entirety works properly together. Each section will provide suggestions and tricks that will help you get started out.

Written reproduction Written replica

Fundamentally, your website’s appearance and textual content pass hand-in-hand. It’s critical to have your content writers and architects paintings collectively with the intention to create a cohesive design with balanced elements. Focus on creating chunks of textual content (the usage of text blocks) so one can compliment your pics and photographs.

Related: Written Content or Design, Which Comes First?

Fonts

Choose a font that compliments your ordinary layout. Font must pair together with your color scheme, pictures, photos, and toughen the general tone of your website. Tools like Canva’s Font Combinator assist you to discover a ideal suit to your font. Web design gear like PageCloud even encompass numerous font pairings within their app.

Related: The Easy Way to Add Fonts to Your Website (Including Custom Fonts)

Colors

Colors are one of the maximum crucial elements to keep in mind whilst designing a website. Keep in mind there are many misconceptions approximately the psychology of coloration, and it’s greater critical to attention on colorings that compliment your standard layout and tone of your website. Align your coloration scheme with your brand and the messages you need to deliver to your target market.

(Source: www.Freshconsulting.Com)

Related: Choosing a Color Scheme for your Website that doesn’t suck

Layout

How you decide to set up your content can have a dramatic impact on each the usability and capability of your website online. There aren't any precise guidelines to follow whilst selecting a layout, but, there are a few main principles to maintain in mind. Make certain to do not forget the desires of your audience and keep away from the use of an overstimulating format that could detract from the messages you need to bring.

Shapes

The use of photo elements in internet design can assist seamlessly integrate textual content and pics, and assist with the website online’s usual look. Combining stunning colors and shapes can help direct the eye of your sites visitors and make a contribution to your website online’s normal waft.

Related: The Use of Shapes in Web Design with 30 Examples

Spacing

Spacing is a key detail to developing visually captivating and smooth to navigate websites. Every element to your design will incorporate spacing in a single way or any other. Appropriate use of whitespace is essential in creating a layout that perfectly balances textual content, pictures, and photographs. Keeping your spacing steady can assist your users navigate your website without difficulty. The concept of whitespace is absolutely a priority of contemporary internet designers.

Images & Icons

Amazing designs can speak quite a few statistics in only a few seconds. This is made viable with using powerful photos and icons. Choose pictures and icons that support and support your message. A quick Google search for stock photos and icons will generate hundreds of options. To help simplify your seek, right here are a few favourites:

Free snap shots and icons

Pexels Unsplash IconMonstr Premium pics and icons

Shutterstock (Getty)

Videos

Integrating motion pictures into web design is becoming increasingly more popular amongst designers. When used properly, motion pictures can assist your users enjoy or understand a message that may’t be properly conveyed via textual content or photograph. Keep in thoughts that like having a TV display screen on in a restaurant, traffic’ eyes may be interested in shifting pix. Make positive your motion pictures don’t compete with or detract from other crucial factors.

Related: How to use Video Background on Your Website - The Right Way!

Functional factors These useful elements are imperative to recollect while designing your website. A website that capabilities nicely is vital for ranking exceptionally on search engines like google and yahoo, and giving your users the first-rate viable enjoy.

Navigation

Your internet site’s navigation is one of the foremost elements that determines whether your internet site is functioning nicely. Depending in your target market, your navigation can serve a couple of purposes: helping first time visitors discover what your website online has to offer, giving easy access for your pages for returning visitors, and improving each tourist's overall revel in. Check out those first-rate practices for more pointers on navigation.

User Interactions

Your site traffic have a couple of ways of interacting together with your web site depending on their device (scrolling, clicking, typing, and many others.). The best internet site designs simplify these interactions to present the person the experience that they may be on top of things. Here are a few examples:

Never automobile-play audio or films Never underline textual content until its clickable Make certain all paperwork are cellular-pleasant Avoid pop ups Avoid scroll-jacking

Animations

There are heaps of net animation techniques that can assist your design seize visitor’s attention, and allow your site visitors to engage together with your website by using giving comments. For instance, adding “like” buttons or forms can preserve your site’s visitors engaged. If you’re new to web layout, we’d propose keeping your animations simple to avoid developer intervention.

Speed

No one likes a sluggish internet site. Having to attend various seconds for a web page to load can quick deter a traveller from closing on or returning to your website online. Regardless of the way stunning, if your website online doesn’t load fast, it will now not perform properly in seek (i.E. Won’t rank excessive on Google).

Top website online developers generally compress your content material for quicker load times, but, there are not any ensures. Make certain to investigate which web site developers will work satisfactory for the content you'll have to your website. For example, PageCloud optimizes your snap shots to make certain rapid loading times for sites with massive and/or multiple pics.

Related: Google’s Page Speed Test

Site shape

A website’s structure performs an crucial position in each person experience (UX) and seo (SEO). Your customers need to be able to effortlessly navigate via your website without encountering any structural problems. If users are getting misplaced whilst trying to navigate thru your site, chances are “crawlers” are too. A crawler (or bot) is an automated software that searches thru your website and can determine its functionality. Poor navigation can lead to a negative consumer enjoy and location ranking.

Cross-browser & cross-tool compatibility

A superb layout have to appearance polished on all devices and browsers (yes, even Internet Explorer). If you’re building your site from scratch, we’d advise the usage of a go-browser testing device to make this tedious technique quicker and extra efficient. On the other hand, in case you’re using a internet site building platform, the cross-browser testing is typically looked after via the corporation’s development crew allowing you to recognition on layout.

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When a Website needed to be built for a company or for a personal entrepreneurship, many people prefer a CMS (Content Management System): a self-manageable platform, where anyone can be the designer of their own Website or Blog with no programming or design knowledge. WordPress is nowadays and to us, what Michael Jackson represents for pop singers. And we underline, nowadays because who knows what the future holds for Justin Bieber?

WordPress VS Wix: Street-fight

Both CMS are functional for beginners because of their simplicity and accessibility, as well as their ease of customization.

Wix offers a quick and free solution, providing automatically hosting and domain but constrainedly includes a Wix extension. However, if the objective is to show itself as a professional brand: well.. the fruit is not always sweet… due to in that case is essential to have your own domain. WordPress, on the other hand, does not enable the domain although the acquisition process only takes a few minutes. Also, is free download it.

With Wix you can choose between different templates and with an editor, you are able to modify text, images, colors and so on to end up publishing the Website: As far as apps are concerned, it only has 288 and no adjustments are possible.

It e-commerce is fine for simple products, but unfortunately, beyond short text fields, you cannot customize the information. Moreover, this feature is only available on paid plans that cost more than a regular Wix site. Regarding data security, all the content is exclusively hosted on its servers and cannot be transferred anywhere else.

When installing WordPress, the number of themes obscenely overtake Wix’s, while if you’re feeling adventurous like Indiana Jones, it’s possible to create everything from zero with Widgets. It has over 53000 plugins adding or adjusting functionalities, plus those that are paid. And maybe if you have a developer friend, to whom you have paid several beers in the past, and now he wants to lend you a hand, he can absolutely modify the code.

With WordPress, you always have full control of everything, having security and backup plugins. Regarding e-Commerce, it has a huge portfolio of add-ons that expand the online store displaying products.

If you just want a simple way to create a Website and don’t worry about Security data or the versatility to customize a site, then Wix is probably a good choice. Just remember – if you decide in the future you would like more updates, there is no migration available. So why not think ahead?

And what about Squarespace?

As WordPress cheerleaders, we must say that the differences already listed are the same. Wix and Squarespace are quite similar, but not 100%. WordPress, in this case, is the referee of the fight between his smaller rivals.

It is also important to point out some differences between these two. Wix has more than 500 templates while Squarespace, just 40 (Knock out). Wix is free but you have to pay if you want to remove the advertising. Squarespace offers 15 days trial, and then must be paid 12 dollars if you want to continue working. Is expensive or cheap? It’s up to each pocket. Wix wins the fight for points thanks to its cost, technical support, and smoothness, although Squarespace almost defeated on the field, resist the battle with their striking designs and their compatibility with mobile phones and tablets. Last but not least, once you have chosen the template on Wix, there is no turning back without having to rebuild the whole site, whilst with Squarespace this is possible.

“Hips do not lie”, Shakira sing, and WordPress numbers either.

For your final decision, we must add that 75 million websites are made with WordPress. More than 26% of all sites are built by this CMS, topping others by 50%.

[nevergetstuck]

Blogging and business websites

Free Blogging Sites:

·        Blogger: Blogger.com – owed by Alphabet/Google

o   Benefits: Easy to use, accessible, lot of templates, google apps integration, auto spam filter, dashboard, and analytics.  A free Domain name for 1 year with a paid subscription.

o   Downside: Not as many options as the like of Wordpress, it uses your Google Drive account to store images and other files -15 GB Free – after that…; not as flexible

o   Format: yoursite.blogger.com

o   Paid Version: $17/month,Basic Business $23/month, Wix VIP $39/month,

·        Weebly – Weebly.com

o   Benefits: Drag and drop editor – which elements and where-mostly, simple to use, basic templates, sell your stuff, shopping cart, Free SSL security, traffic is not a concern here.

o   Downside: 500 MB of uploaded content with an ad in your footer without hurting content.

o   Format:

o   Paid Version: Yes- $6.00/month; Pro $12/Month (free domain, unlimited storage); Business $25/month (free domain, unlimited storage

·        Wix:  https://www.wix.com/  Free to build a Blog

o   Benefits: Easy to use, flexibility, unlimited pages, mobile-friendly

o   Downside: 500MB of transfer per month, 500MB of Storage with the free version, ads can be much.

o   Format: username.wixsite.com/siteaddress or yourusername.wixsite.com/yoursite

o   Paid Versions: Yes, many plans

·        WordPress - https://wordpress.com/

o   Active community support, analytics, customization, well known, wizard guide to help you through.

o   Downside: You will have to use their menus and style, they will display ads

o   Format: yoursite.wordpress.com

o   Paid Version: Yes. Currently: Personal $4/month billed yearly; Premium $8/month billed yearly; Business $25 Monthly billed yearly; eCommerce $45/Month billed yearly

·        Penzu- https://penzu.com/

o   Benefits: Mobile friendly and app, reminders to keep you writing, defaults to private until ready,

o   Downside: This is a journal place, not for selling

o   Format:

o   Paid Version: Yes, $19.99/year; Pro + $49.99/year

·        Ucraft – ucraft.com

o   Benefits: You get your own domain (holy smokes); SSL Security; Visibility settings, SEO Tools, Google Analytics, 24/7 support, unlimited pages

o   Downside: free has Ucraft Branding, can upgrade but not downgrade

o   Format: yourname.com

o   Paid Version: Yes, after a current 14-day trial. Pro $10/month; Pro Shop $21/month; BigCommerce $39

·        Strikingly

o   Benefits: Simple one-pagers for eCommerce (1 product) – best use is one-page ads. 5 GB of Bandwidth which is impressive.

o   Downside: Ads, really the purpose is the limiting factor.

o   Format: yoursite.strikingly.com

o   Paid Version: Yes: $8/month or save by going annual.  Pro $16, VIP $49/month

·        XPRS – XPRS.com

o   Benefits: Students, Artists, and non-profits are free. No ads, nice interface

o   Downside: Subdomain is a bit long

o   Format: im-creator.com/free/yourusername/yourwebsitename. 

o   Paid Version: Yes, Premium $8/month, Unlimited $350/annually

·        IM Creator – imcreator.com

o   Benefits: Students, Artists, and non-profits are free. No ads, nice interface

o   Downside: Subdomain is a bit long

o   Format: im-creator.com/free/yourusername/yourwebsitename. 

o   Paid Version: Yes, Premium $8/month, Unlimited $350/annually

·        Jimdo – Jimdo.com

o   Benefits:  ads are small and non-intrusive, no transaction fees. This is a site for businesses.

o   Downside: a little clunkier.  This is a store website.

o   Format: yoursite.jimdofree.com.

o   Paid Version: Yes – Grow $15; Grow and Listings $19; Unlimited $39

·        Google Sites - https://sites.google.com/new

o   Benefits: Free, custom domains, 1 simple template with styles.  You can add your domain to it and use google sites

o   Downside: Not the strongest for business as it is more of a collaborative tool.

o   Format:

o   Paid Version: Nope

·        Tumblr – Tumblr.com  Say it like “Tumbler”

o   Benefits: It is free, post quotes, content, pictures, easy to use, auto-social networks, you can connect your domain.   You 

o   Downside:  No spam filters, no easy SEO options

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