Editor’s note: This article was first published in October 2010, and describes Wix’s templates, free hosting and editor as they worked then.
While browsing the internet I came across an excellent site where you can build a website in minutes, and they give you free hosting. I’m mentioning it because, honestly, the templates and designs are very professional. You need practically no programming knowledge.
It’s ideal for people who are just starting out in business and decide to save the cost of a web designer. You can add your own domain to the website and it’s ready to go.
Even so, remember that although you’re using a “semi-ready-made” site, you should try to make it look as professional as possible to visitors. In another article we’ll talk about what makes a customer decide not to buy from a particular online store, and one of those factors is landing on a sloppy, amateurish website.
The site is wix.com. You just sign up, choose a ready-made template and replace the existing content with your own. The system is similar to Google Sites, so you won’t find it difficult.
As you’ll see when you visit the site, the designs are simple but professional. Now all that’s left is for you to present your ideas and your services or products as professionally as possible.
Featured image: David Michalczuk, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr.
