WIX Website Tutorial for Beginners

Hey there, web enthusiasts! Ready to dive into the world of web design? Today, we're going to take you through a fun and easy-to-follow tutorial on setting up your very own website using WIX. Whether you’re a total newbie or just looking to brush up on your skills, this step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create a stunning online presence. And guess what? It's all free!

At NewForm, we’re all about honing your design skills, helping you find opportunities in the marketplace, and connecting you with industry leaders. We offer monthly web design challenges with cash prizes, weekly skill-building events, and exclusive monthly guest sessions featuring top professionals in web design. Here, you get to learn directly from the best, access invaluable resources, and build cool things online.

So, if you’re ready to take your skills to new heights and join a community of like-minded creatives, now’s the time! Without further ado, let’s dive into today’s post—and don’t forget to join NewForm afterward for more amazing opportunities!

Starting with WIX

First things first, head over to WIX's website (and make a mental note to sign up for NewForm afterward!). After creating your account, WIX will prompt you with a few questions to tailor your experience. You’ll be asked if you'd like to use AI to set up your site, but today's tutorial focuses on manual setup so we can get our hands dirty with creativity!

Choose the type of website you want to create. For this tutorial, we're imagining setting up a charming corner of the web for a local yoga studio. The choices here are vast and varied, so don’t worry if you want to explore other options later—you can easily switch designs!

Picking Templates and Gathering Ideas

Once you've settled on a type, WIX presents you with a smorgasbord of templates. Landing on one you like? Awesome! Hit the 'Edit' button and let's head to the website builder dashboard. This is your creative control center where all your web dreams start to take shape.

Navigating the WIX Editor

On the left, you'll see a handy-dandy navigation menu. Here, you'll add elements, design pages, and even integrate cool apps that take your site from "meh" to marvelous! Look around to see what WIX has started for you: headers, footers, text, images—ready for customization.

Customizing Your Website

Updating the Header

The header, your trusty site compass, helps users find their way around. Want to rename a page or hide one while you work on it? Easy—just hover over those three little dots on the menu and start customizing.

If WIX's setup doesn't quite fit your yoga theme, it's simple to nix the sections you don't need, like the bookings area. Not running reservations via the site? Say goodbye to it!

Adding a Logo

Time to put your stamp on things with a logo! Upload your existing design or let WIX’s tools help you craft something fresh. Remember, anything in your header will show up across all your pages. Perfect for brand consistency, right?

Crafting the Welcome Section

Moving down, you'll encounter your welcome section. Change up the backgrounds, fonts, colors—really make it pop! The same goes for any About sections or galleries you want to spice up or remove.

Page Design and Building

For those creative corners like galleries and contact pages, WIX gives you templates to plug and play. But let's get adventurous! Add a blank page and bring your original design ideas to life with drag-and-drop ease.

Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty

Managing Contact Forms

WIX won't just send contact form responses to you ether—they let you set up automatic replies and even send thank you emails. Pretty neat, right? It’s all about keeping that conversation flowing smoothly.

Optimizing for Mobile

We live in a scroll-right-now world, so making sure your website looks just as good on mobile as it does on desktop is crucial. WIX offers tools to reformat and preview your mobile site. Don't forget: start on desktop, then tweak to shine on smaller screens.

Hitting Publish

Finished your stylistic edits and happy with everything in preview mode? Congratulations! It’s time to publish your new web creation to the world. With the free WIX plan, you'll sport a branded domain. However, grabbing your unique domain name via WIX’s options might offer you that extra professional touch.

Wrapping Up—and Gearing Up with NewForm

And with that, voila—you’ve birthed a brand-new website into the world of the internet! Most features we crafted today are free, but upgrading gives access to custom domains, online payments, ad-free experiences, and analytics perfect for the next level of your web journey.

If today’s tutorial got you amped about web design, then imagine what joining a community like NewForm could do! At NewForm, we're all about creating amazing digital experiences and helping you do the same. Dive into our myriad of design challenges, join our skill-building sessions, and grow your network with industry leaders. So why wait? Connect with us at NewForm and let's elevate your design prowess together!

See you out there in the digital world!