A website is just files on the internet. Here is how to make one, with or without coding.
Direct answer
To make a website: decide what it's for, sketch the pages, build it (with a website builder, or with HTML and CSS if you want control), check it on a phone, and publish it. Start with one page that does one job well, then add more.
Step by step
1. Decide the purpose
Portfolio, business, blog, event? One clear goal keeps it simple.
2. Sketch the pages
Most beginner sites need: Home, About, Contact, and one page for what you offer.
3. Choose how to build it
| Website builder | Hand-coded (HTML & CSS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Fast | Slower to start |
| Control | Limited by the builder | Full |
| Cost | Free tier, paid upgrades | Free to build, hosting may be free |
| Learning | Little | A valuable skill |
4. Write your content
Short, clear text and a few good photos. Write for a visitor in a hurry.
5. Build it
With a builder, pick a template. With code, start with an HTML page and style it with CSS.
6. Make it work on phones
See what is responsive web design.
7. Check the basics
- Titles on each page
- Alt text on images
- Contact details that work
- Spelling
8. Publish
Mistakes
- Too many pages at the start
- Huge images that load slowly
- Tiny text on phones
- No clear way to contact you
Where Teyro fits
Teyro has a three-course path: HTML & CSS for Beginners, Responsive Web Design with CSS and Build and Launch a Website. You build a real site on a live page and launch it. Each is free to start, with ten-minute lessons.
The bottom line
One page, one purpose, then grow. For more on learning, see how to learn HTML and CSS.
