How does an online website builder work? Back

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Online website builders are designed to be very easy to use, allowing anyone – beginners or experienced designers – to create an entire website within minutes using a drag-and- drop editor. Users build a website simply by dragging elements and dropping them to the desired location, no coding knowledge or experience is required. It’s as easy as moving file icons on your computer.

Let’s take a look at Website.com to see how an online website builder works:

1. You start by choosing a design template that best fit your needs. All online website builders come with a library of website templates.

   

2. Each template comes with built-in elements and content. To edit an element (ie. replace the text and images with your own) all you need to do is click on it. This will open the editor where you can make changes.

   

   Page elements are re-arranged by dragging and dropping – just drag and drop the element to the new position.

3. Add new elements and widgets to enhance your website. Standard elements and widgets include images, photo galleries, videos, contact forms, blogs, social sharing buttons (ie. Facebook Like, Twitter Tweet, Pinterest Pin and more). You can also add a PayPal Buy Now button or a full-on shopping cart if you want to sell products on your website.

   

4. Once you are happy with your new website, just click on the Publish button and your website will be viewable online!