Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- Why Create a Website?
- Benefits of Having a Website
- Who Can Benefit from a Free Website?
2. Planning Your Website
- Defining Your Website’s Purpose
- Identifying Your Target Audience 2.2 Setting Clear Goals
- Choosing a Website Building Platform
- Comparing Different Platforms
- Factors to Consider
3. Selecting a Domain Name
- Tips for Choosing a Domain Name
- Registering a Free Domain
4. Getting Started
- Signing Up for a Free Website Builder
- Popular Free Website Builders 5.2 Creating an Account
- Navigating the Website Builder Dashboard
- Understanding the User Interface
- Customizing Your Dashboard
5. Designing Your Website
- Choosing a Template
- Exploring Template Options
- Customizing Templates
- Adding and Editing Content
- Text and Typography
- Images and Media
- Creating a User-Friendly Navigation Menu
- Organizing Your Pages
- Adding Links and Buttons
6. Website Functionality
- Adding Contact Forms
- Collecting Visitor Information
- Setting Up Form Notifications
- Integrating Social Media
- Sharing Your Content
- Embedding Social Media Feeds
- Incorporating Widgets and Plugins
- Enhancing Website Features
- Finding and Installing Plugins
7. Optimizing for SEO
13. Understanding SEO Basics 13.1 Keywords and Phrases 13.2 SEO Best Practices 14. Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines 14.1 On-Page SEO 14.2 Off-Page SEO 15. Monitoring and Analyzing Website Traffic 15.1 Using Analytics Tools 15.2 Making Data-Driven Improvements
Chapter 6: Launching and Maintaining Your Website 16. Previewing Your Website 16.1 Checking for Errors 16.2 Mobile Responsiveness 17. Publishing Your Website 17.1 Going Live 17.2 Troubleshooting Common Issues 18. Regular Maintenance 18.1 Updating Content 18.2 Backing Up Your Website
Chapter 7: Promoting Your Website 19. Strategies for Driving Traffic 19.1 Social Media Promotion 19.2 Email Marketing 19.3 Content Marketing 20. Engaging with Your Audience 20.1 Building a Community 20.2 Responding to Feedback 21. Monitoring and Measuring Success 21.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 21.2 Adjusting Your Strategy
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting and FAQs 22. Common Website Issues 22.1 Website Speed and Performance 22.2 Security Concerns 23. Frequently Asked Questions 23.1 Addressing User Inquiries
