Domains.co.za’s Site Builder offers an intuitive platform that helps you build a website in minutes, even with no web development experience. Whether you’re starting a small business website, personal blog, or online portfolio, you need a solution that’s efficient, simple to use and quick to implement. By selecting from various pre-designed templates catering to different industries, you can ensure your website is consistent with your brand when using the Website Builder. The platform’s drag-and-drop interface facilitates customising and setting up your website in only two minutes.
This article assumes you are already logged in to your Domains.co.za Account and is related to our You Tube video: How To Build A Website With Site Builder – Begin Your Website In Just 2 Minutes – Website Builder Tutorial.
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How To Build A Website With Site Builder
– Login to your Domains.co.za dashboard and select Site Builder from the Manage Services drop-down menu.
Note: To ensure the Site Builder will suit your needs, we suggest first trying the Domains.co.za Site Builder Demo. The Demo version is based on the Site Builder add-on to Domains.co.za’s cPanel Hosting plans.
Select A Template
There are over 200 professional templates to choose from.
– Select the category that best matches your site’s purpose. Pick a template, then click Select to get started.
– Click on the header title element to select it, then click Edit Text and type in your desired title.
– Finally, click Done to save your changes.
– Locate the email element and double-click it.
– Enter your email address to replace the placeholder text.
Edit the Button Text
– Go to the button you want to customise.
– In the right panel, find the Text section and change the button’s text as required.
Create & Name Web Pages
The site builder Demo has 5 pages available. We suggest you consider the following basics: Home Page, About Us & Contact Us can be on one page; that gives you an additional 3 pages for Products/Services and anything else you require.
– Click the Pen icon within the Background section.
– Adjust the colour using the Colour Slider.
– Modify the template with your company colours, change fonts and insert your logo.
Add Content And Widgets
– Add your content and copy, i.e. your images and the text you have pre-written that you want to fit on your page names.
– Select the widgets that will provide the best functionality for your website and enhance it.
– Drag and drop them into place.
Publish Your Website
– Hover over the green Publish button.
– Click Publish to make your site accessible online.
– You can also access the drop-down menu to save a draft.
YouTube Video: Begin Your Website In Just 2 Minutes – Website Builder Tutorial
Additional Information
Features & Functionality To Help You Build A Website
Creating a professional-looking website has never been easier, thanks to your Website Builder’s advanced features and functionalities. Here’s a quick overview of the main features that will help you to build a stunning online presence:
Responsive Design
The Domains.co.za Website Builder guarantees your site will look impeccable, regardless of the device used to access it. Whether your visitors use a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop, the responsive design automatically adjusts the layout and elements to ensure a seamless viewing experience.
Drag-and-Drop Plugins
Adding extra functionality to your website has never been simpler. Our drag-and-drop plugins allow you to effortlessly incorporate features like contact forms, social media buttons, and image galleries. Select a desired plugin and drop it into your chosen location on the page, enabling a customised look and feel without coding knowledge.
Ecommerce Functionality
Whether you want to sell a few items or manage a full-fledged online store, the Domains.co.za Website Builder offers extensive ecommerce capabilities. You can integrate various payment gateways to cater to customers’ preferences, manage inventory, and track sales. The user-friendly features allow you to easily set up product pages and shopping carts, and secure checkout processes.
Free SSL Certificates
Enhancing your website’s security is a top priority. With Domain’s free SSL certificates, your site will encrypt data transmitted between your server and visitors, ensuring their information is safe. Additionally, having an SSL certificate enables the HTTPS prefix in your domain name, boosting your site’s credibility and improving search engine rankings, making it a win-win for your online presence.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za Login website page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the “Sign In” button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
