#692: How To Create Your First Website (& Upgrade Later)

When you're building your online business, can you really only rely on social media to scale? The quick answer – NO! While social media is excellent for outreach, you just aren't going to get the same stability, control, and conversion rates as a website. 

But, I know what you're thinking: Amy, how do I even start to build an entire website?! I totally understand how nerve-racking it can be when you’re launching your first website. Mine only had a gray header, my name in black with a shadow, and super cheesy graphics. My friend, we all have to start somewhere! But lucky for you, creating a functional and beautiful website now is actually a whole lot easier and faster than you might think. 

Today, I share the practical tools, tips, and strategies my team used in our recent website remodel. That's right – you're getting a behind-the-scenes look at how we refreshed our website and a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire redesign process.

Whether you're building a website for the first time or want to uplevel your current one, this episode will help you make a great first impression with your visitors and avoid the mistakes I made early on. Plus, I talk about my favorite platform for website building and how to make your website incredibly engaging and high-converting. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• (5:28) Website function vs. website beauty and designing effectively and efficiency 
• (10:47) The main goals I had in mind for my website redesign 
• (13:36) Why website expert Jen Olmstead believes website templates can completely transform your online presence
• (19:22) Understanding the three essential pages for your website: homepage, about page, and blog page
• (24:45) How a User Experience Specialist and an SEO Expert can take your website to the next level
• (28:40) Everything you need to know about adding images to your website 
• (30:23) Tips for starting small and scaling later 

Listen in and get started on creating a website that not only looks amazing but also aligns with your business goals!

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