Creating the site you want can be an exciting journey |
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You're starting with a blank page and faced with lots of options. So, where to start? And then, what after? And how do you know you're following the right steps? |
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By the end of this email, you'll have a clear roadmap to follow. And in less than an hour, you may even launch your new site. Remember: You can always tweak things as you learn more about WordPress.com! |
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But if you want your site to look professional, you'll definitely need a custom domain to match your site title. Custom domain names help people remember your site and are preferred by search engines, which means more people will find your site when searching. That's why our annual plans include a free domain name for one year. Featuring top-rated security, speed, and functionality, a WordPress.com upgrade is one of the best investments you can make for your site. |
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Then, you'll need a theme |
Themes are like designs for your site. You can change the theme as often as you want, customize it — with your logo, colors, and fonts — and even unlock advanced design options with a plan upgrade. For now, we'd suggest finding a theme you like from our collection. But don't overthink this one too much. You can always choose a different design later. |
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Add pages with some basic information -- an "About" page is a great place to start -- or write a blog post to welcome your first visitors. Create a menu to keep things organized and make it easy for visitors to get around. The My Home section in your dashboard has tips and guided tours for the most important site setup steps. Again, don't overthink this! Add placeholder text (and images, if you'd like) so your site isn't empty.. It doesn't need to be perfect, and you can always return to different parts of your site and edit them later. |
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And lastly, launch your site! |
Are you worried that what you have so far isn't perfect? That's normal. (We make websites for a living, and we often feel the same way!) Take a deep breath and put your site out there. Then get feedback from family and friends, ask what your visitors think, and keep tweaking -- all websites are works in progress, and we're all learning and growing as we go. You can launch your site from here. |
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We're excited to see what you're going to create
and share with the world! Stay tuned for upcoming emails where we'll help you
attract visitors to your site — and much more! |
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P.S.: If you're stuck on anything at all, we're here to help. WordPress.com plans include stellar support from our Happiness Engineers, who are some of the world's most knowledgeable WordPress experts. Upgrade now for instant help building your site. |
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