So, you need to have your own website. But where to begin? You are not a developer, nor can you afford to hire a professional agency to take care of this for you. Not to fear! There are tons of user-friendly platforms out there nowadays that anyone can use to build websites on.
Even the big guys like WordPress have become so intuitive that should you decide to use it, you will probably be able to build your own site with minimal effort. Hosting is, of course, another thing you need to look at before choosing a platform. A lot of platforms nowadays offer you the added service of hosting, so it is kind of an all-in-one package deal, which is rather cool, don’t you think?
In this post, we will take a closer look at 7 of the best platforms out there today that you can use yourself when building your own website. Whether you just need to have an online portfolio or perhaps you are own a small to medium enterprise and would like to run things on your terms. Whichever way, you have a variety of platforms to choose from. We have tried and tested these platforms and can vouch that they are, simply the best!
Wix offers a wide range of templates to choose from – whether you need an e-commerce site or a portfolio, you’ll be able to ‘wow’ prospective clients or employers with an amazing site. The platform is cloud-based and features loads of benefits for newbies. Easily design and map out your site, knowing it will stun with amazing graphics.
With an easy drag and drop page builder, you can let your imagination take flight when you put together your website. You are able to choose from multiple themes that are fresh, modern and designed with user experience top-of-mind. So whether you are looking to sell products online, have a presence so that customers can book appointments, or just show off your skills, Weebly will enable you to do so stylishly and hassle-free.
Squarespace was founded back in 2003 since then they have provided their services to millions of happy customers. Choose from hundreds of beautiful themes to make your web presence stand out from the crowd, customise it the way you want and add your brand’s logo. The platform is very easy to use and offers top-notch customer support.
This platform offers users more than 1 000 templates to choose from. Each template can be easily customised by a drag and drop page builder (always very handy), sites are fully responsive and integrated with social media channels, and you get access to more than 100 images from their own image gallery!
Hosting, domain registration, you name it! From start to finish you can have your site up and running with a couple of clicks with web.com. Build your site by choosing your favorite template, dragging and dropping the elements to compile the best page layout, and populating it with your awesome content! This platform also offers e-commerce functionality and social media integration.
Another easy-to-use platform that offers a drag and drops page builder, Sitey has more than 100 templates for you to choose from. Sell your products, have clients make bookings via a personalized booking form, integrate your social media accounts. There is literally nothing this platform does not offer. For a complete service, you are also able to include hosting in your package.
Based in Estonia, Voog offers stylish and elegant websites to shop owners and anyone who needs a web presence. Whether you need to sell your products online or need to integrate your digital marketing efforts by building a responsive website, you will be able to do so easily with Voog.
Did you see any platform worth looking into? Do you have a favorite among them? We hope that this post helps you on your journey to get your online presence up and running. Even though the majority of these platforms offer the same service and features, more or less, it would be a good idea to do your homework beforehand and see which one best fits your individual needs.
If you need some more tips with regards to marketing and media or would like to know more about branding, read this article here where we discuss the importance of branding and how to build a meaningful relationship with your customers. If you have any platform that you would like to be added to this list, feel free to contact us and let us know! We love hearing from our readers.