How to make a website

What are my options for building a website?

You have two options: you can make a website yourself with GoCentral or Managed Wordpress, or hire a professional. Thanks to a simple swipe-to-style design interface — which helps you quickly build a website with custom designs — the do-it-yourself route is as simple as updating your Facebook page.

Of course, the easiest way to build a website is to have someone else do it for you. GoDaddy can provide you with a designer that can get a basic site online quickly and easily. It costs more, but if you don’t have the time or desire to do it yourself, it’s well worth the investment.

How would I use GoCentral?

If you want to build a website yourself, you can use use GoCentral to create one that is custom fit to your needs. You can add an online store, send email marketing, utilize powerful SEO, and even make use of online bookkeeping. If you want to sell your products online you can use our Online Store tool through GoCentral, which includes an integrated shopping cart, built-in credit card processing, multiple shipping options, inventory tools and more. Get started with GoCentral.

What if I want to build an advanced site myself?

If you’re a little more ambitious, WordPress lets you create a powerful, customized website by using themes or adding plugins developed by other users. It takes a little more skill, but as the most popular site creation tool on the web, it’s worth it.

Learn more about Managed WordPress

How does your Logo Design service work?

Just tell us about your business and our designers will create three options plus one round of revisions to make sure it’s just right. Once they’re done, you’ll be able to use your new logo on your website, in print ads, on t-shirts or anywhere else you want.

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What if I want to hire a local web designer?

We’ve already done the searching for you—go through GoDaddy’s Directory of designers. Hiring a web designer is a great solution if you don’t have the time, skills or desire to build your own site. You can get online quickly and not spend a fortune if you know what to look for. Here are our top tips, and help. Make sure your designer has:

• Plenty of experience, including a portfolio of sites he or she has designed that you can review.
• A list of references who will tell you what he or she is like to work with.
• Rates that fit your budget and are well-defined, so you’re not surprised by random ‘extras.’
• A good understanding of your brand or style.