How to set up an homepage
- Choose the best domain name
Ensuring brand consistency is paramount when establishing your online presence. Ideally, your domain name should closely match or mirror your business name to maintain coherence across all platforms.
Consistently use your business name across all digital platforms, including:
– website domain name
– social media usernames
– email addresses
– usernames on other online platforms. - Choose the optimal hosting package
Think about what are your homepage needs:
Do you need just an introduction page and a contact form for clients to contact you? Then Entry package is enough for you.
You want to do a website with multiple pages or a webshop with some products and maybe need some assistance in creating it? Then Basic package is way for you.
If you want to have a homepage with a gallery of works and services for you clients to see or a webshop that will sell loads of products? Then Business package is the hosting package that would fit you.
Your service and brand is recognized and highly searched. You expect a lot of people visiting your site and want them to have fast and good experience? Then Pro package is the hosting that is meant for you. - Build a website using the right CMS
CMS or Content Management System is place where you will be creating and managing all of your website content. In Zone we recommend the most popular CMS WordPress, which is very simple to set up thanks to brand new Zone Plus WordPress Assistant where AI will help you to set up your website in just few minutes. There are also great possibilities to run other popular CMS’s like WooCommerce, Joomla, Drupal etc. in Zone servers smoothly.
PS! If you’re unable to dedicate time to crafting your website, we offer a diverse selection of website developers prepared to assist you. - Copywriting and purpose of your website
Setting up an effective homepage is essential for making a great first impression. Here’s a simplified guide to help you craft compelling content:
Define Your Purpose: Clearly articulate the goal of your website and understand your audience.
Core Content: Briefly describe your products, services, or mission. Be concise and focus on visitor benefits.
Calls to Action (CTAs): Include clear prompts for users to engage further, like signing up or making a purchase.
Personal Touches: Add unique elements like customer testimonials or a brief founder’s story to build trust.
Feeling overwhelmed? Zone+ WP Assistant can help. Just put in some basic details about your site, and it will create initial drafts of your homepage copy. You can edit these drafts to perfectly match your brand’s voice before going live, making the setup process straightforward and stress-free, even if you’re new to website creation.