Website Design With Squarespace For Beginners

Learn how to create a website from start to finish, no coding or previous experience required.

What you'll learn

How to create a professional looking website without coding

Web design and website structure with search engine optimization in mind

How to edit pre-made templates or design your own from scratch

How to upload images, add a blog, a contact form, or a portfolio

How to buy your own domain

Requirements

No previous experience required.

You'll need a computer with internet access.

Description

Want to create a website by yourself but don't have much time or previous experience? This website design course with Squarespace is for you!Building a website can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Trust me, I've been there. Fortunately, Squarespace is a platform that allows you to create webpages without knowing how to code, even if you've never designed a webpage before. In this Skillshare class we'll cover all the fundamentals to get you started.Topics covered:How to create an accountUnderstanding the interfaceWebsite designWebsite structureHow to edit templatesHow to build a website from scratchHow to add features to your webpageCreating a portfolioAdding a blogHow to redirect lost visitorsSearch engine optimizationHow to find inspirationOther tips and tricksIf you're interested in learning website design or it's your first time using Squarespace, this is a step-by-step guide. There are many platforms to build websites, but this is one of the easiest to navigate and offers a lot of customization.Why should you take this class? Nowadays almost every business needs a website. Once you finish this course, you'll see how simple it is to build your own website or potentially offer your services as a website designer. These skills are highly in demand and now that working from home has become more common. Ready to follow along? Let's begin!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Getting Started

Lecture 2 Getting Started With Squarespace

Lecture 3 Understanding the Interface

Section 3: Website Fundamentals

Lecture 4 Website Structure

Lecture 5 Website Design

Section 4: Customization

Lecture 6 How to Edit Your Own Webpage

Lecture 7 How to Create a Portfolio

Lecture 8 Adding Special Features

Lecture 9 Engaging 404 Page

Lecture 10 How to Add a Blog

Section 5: Search Engine Optimization

Lecture 11 SEO Fundamentals

Section 6: Plans and Domains

Lecture 12 Plans and Domains

Section 7: Design Inspiration

Lecture 13 Final Tips

Beginners in website design and first-time users of Squarespace.