{"id":8482,"date":"2026-02-16T16:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=8482"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:26:05","slug":"website-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"key-takeaways wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways\" aria-label=\"Key Takeaways\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tKey Takeaways\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<button \n\t\t\tid=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__button\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-content\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"\n\t\t\tToggle Key Takeaways content\t\t\t\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"url(#a)\" d=\"M17.401 6.445a1.525 1.525 0 0 1 2.153 0 1.517 1.517 0 0 1 0 2.149l-7.977 7.961a1.526 1.526 0 0 1-2.154 0L1.446 8.594a1.517 1.517 0 0 1 0-2.149 1.524 1.524 0 0 1 2.153 0l6.9 6.886z\" \/><defs><linearGradient id=\"a\" x2=\"10.5\" y2=\"17\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><stop stop-color=\"#BA01FF\" \/><stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#0250D9\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-content\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful website development starts with clearly defining your audience, business goals, and conducting thorough keyword research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginners should opt for a Content Management System (CMS) or a website builder over manual coding to balance ease of use with necessary customisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritise clear navigation, fast loading times, mobile responsiveness, and high-quality, keyword-optimised content to attract and retain visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThis summary was created with AI and reviewed by an editor.\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website is the most powerful tool in your digital arsenal, so it\u2019s worth taking the time to make something you\u2019ll be proud of.&nbsp;The mistake that some web designers make is not realising how long it takes to build from scratch, and that it isn\u2019t a quick plug-and-play process. Getting started requires a good bit of legwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? After learning the basics of web design and development, <em>anyone <\/em>can create a great website that attracts customers and keeps them coming back for more. In this beginner\u2019s guide, we\u2019ll show you how to do just that using either a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/introducing-salesforce-cms\/\">content management system (CMS)<\/a> or a website builder, as well as cover the basics so you can get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-recap-what-is-website-development\">Quick recap: <strong>What is website development?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website development refers to the process of planning, building, designing, and maintaining a website for your business. The website development process is split into two main sections: <strong>front-end and back-end.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-back-end-development-web-development\"><strong>Back-end development (web development)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The back end is the server-side part of your website that your customers don\u2019t see. It\u2019s all about how the site functions, how fast your pages load, and how easy your site is to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backend web developers need to learn coding and generally how to make sure everything runs smoothly. This means being familiar with server-side languages like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.python.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Python<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-front-end-development-web-design\"><strong>Front-end development (web design)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The front end is the customer-facing part of your website. This encompasses the visual elements that help your customer navigate your pages, as well as the graphics, layouts, navigation, and content. It often involves using programming languages like JavaScript to create seamless menus that help users navigate through your pages.&nbsp;May seem complicated, but it&#8217;s just a language to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Front-end web developers have a lot in common with graphic designers. They spend a lot of time picking the perfect colour palettes, deciding on the best graphics and selecting legible fonts. They may also need to consider the words included on a page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer\">\n\t<div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading__title\">\n\t\t\t\tSection Title\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer__featured-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/predictions-asean-businesses-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/2026-predictions-six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-asean-businesses.jpg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/2026-predictions-six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-asean-businesses.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/2026-predictions-six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-asean-businesses.jpg?w=300&amp;h=164 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/2026-predictions-six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-asean-businesses.jpg?w=768&amp;h=419 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/2026-predictions-six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-asean-businesses.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=559 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/2026-predictions-six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-asean-businesses.jpg?w=150&amp;h=82 150w\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\t2026 Predictions: Six Trends Shaping the Future of ASEAN Businesses\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer__supporting-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/dreamforce-insights-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg?w=300&amp;h=225 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg?w=768&amp;h=576 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=768 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg?w=1536&amp;h=1152 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/unnamed_f3f162.jpg?w=150&amp;h=113 150w\" alt=\"Four presenters on Salesforce Live pose for a shot during Dreamforce &#039;25.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\tFrom Dreamforce To Your Door: 3 AI Takeaways For SMBs\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/kris-billmaier-sales-advice-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=683 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg?w=1536&amp;h=1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/krisheader.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w\" alt=\"Kris Billmaier speaking at Dreamforce on Agentforce Sales, 2025.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\tTalking the Future of Small Business Sales With EVP &amp; GM Kris Billmaier\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/free-resources-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Free-Resources-SMB.jpg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Free-Resources-SMB.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Free-Resources-SMB.jpg?w=300&amp;h=164 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Free-Resources-SMB.jpg?w=768&amp;h=419 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Free-Resources-SMB.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=558 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Free-Resources-SMB.jpg?w=150&amp;h=82 150w\" alt=\"Illustration showing a business team learning from free resources online, represented by icons.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\t27 Free Resources for Small Businesses and Startups\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-you-build-a-website\"><strong>Why should you build a website?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world isn\u2019t like it used to be. These days, customers aren\u2019t content with visiting the first store they see and buying whatever\u2019s sitting on the shelves. They want to do their own due diligence and find a business that aligns with their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/retail-predictions\/\">81% of retail shoppers conduct online research before they visit a store<\/a>. Your customers want to know what you offer, how you can help fix their problems, and how you stack up against the competition before they buy from your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a website lets all of these customers find you online. It helps you market to a global audience around the clock. And most importantly, it allows you to control the entire customer journey from lead generation to conversion and loyalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it isn\u2019t enough to buy a domain name and start uploading your products. Businesses create thousands of websites every day. If you actually want to stand out, you have to create a site that\u2019s better than the rest. Consider these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/state-of-commerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statistics<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>73% to 83% of small businesses in the U.S. now have a website.<\/strong> The remaining ~20% often cite being &#8220;too small&#8221; or believing they don&#8217;t need one as the primary reason for staying offline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>84% of consumers believe a business with a website is more credible <\/strong>than one that only has a social media page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>97% of users check a business\u2019s online presence<\/strong> before deciding to visit their physical location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many websites online, consumers are spoiled for choice. So, to make sure they choose you, you need to focus on website personalisation and making your site easy to use. With that said, let\u2019s get into the complete guide. Here\u2019s how to create a website from scratch, step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-astro-2 wp-block-salesforce-blog-related-trail\">\n\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-trail__illustration related-trail__cloud\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/related-trail-cloud-layout-astro-2.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__illustration related-trail__contour\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-trail__illustration related-trail__background\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/related-trail-background-layout-astro-2.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t<div class=\"related-trail__wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__content\">\n\t\t\t\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 345.8 82.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"related-trail__logo\"><path fill=\"#1d3767\" d=\"M96.6 33h9v22.6h4.8V33h8.8v-4.3H96.6zm49.8 5.3c0-5.7-3.6-9.6-10.8-9.6H127v27h4.8v-7.9h3l2.3-.1 5.7 8h5.6l-7-9.2c3.4-1.6 5-4.5 5-8.2m-11.1 5.3h-3.6V33h3.6c4.4 0 6 2.3 6 5.3s-1.6 5.3-6 5.3m30.8-15.2-12.6 27.2h5l2.3-5.3h11.6l2.4 5.3h5l-12.6-27.1zm-3.6 18 4.1-9.2 4.1 9.3zm25.2-17.7h4.8v27h-4.8zm20.7 0h-4.8v27h17.6v-4.4h-12.8zm38.4 12.1h-13.2V28.7H229v27h4.7V45h13.2v10.6h4.7V28.7h-4.7zm15.9 14.8h17.5v-4.4h-12.7v-6.4H279v-4.2h-11.5v-7.5h12.7v-4.4h-17.5zm36.9-27.2L287 55.6h5l2.3-5.3H306l2.4 5.3h5l-12.6-27.1zm-3.6 18 4.1-9.2 4.1 9.3zm35.4-17.7h-10.2v27h10.2c8.2 0 14.4-5.9 14.4-13.6s-6-13.4-14.4-13.4m0 22.6H326V33h5.4a9.1 9.1 0 1 1 0 18.1z\" \/><path fill=\"#1d315f\" d=\"M43 82.8h.1a74 74 0 0 0 38.5-12.3 3 3 0 0 0 1.3-2.4v-6A66.2 66.2 0 0 0 42.5.2a3 3 0 0 0-2.3 0A66.2 66.2 0 0 0 0 62.2V68a3 3 0 0 0 1.2 2.4 74 74 0 0 0 40.2 12.4z\" \/><path fill=\"#8ed1f4\" d=\"M13.8 51.8a.3.3 0 0 0 0-.1L33 23.6a3.1 3.1 0 0 1 .8-.8 3 3 0 0 1 4 .8l9.5 13.8 3.5-5a3 3 0 0 1 4.9 0L69 51.6a.3.3 0 0 1 .1.3h7C70.7 17.7 43.7 7.2 41.4 6.2c0 0-11.2 4-21.2 16A59.6 59.6 0 0 0 6.8 51.8zm21.7-21.3\" \/><path fill=\"#aa76b3\" d=\"m62 51.9-8.7-12.6-4.2 6.1 4.8 6.4z\" \/><path fill=\"#722a87\" d=\"m49 45.4-4.4 6.4H54z\" \/><path fill=\"#8ed1f4\" d=\"m37 32.6-1.5-2.1z\" \/><path fill=\"#aa76b3\" d=\"m28 41.4 7.6 10.4h1.8l6.4-9.2-6.8-10-1.5-2.1z\" \/><path fill=\"#722a87\" d=\"m28 41.4-7 10.4h14.6z\" \/><path fill=\"#069a49\" d=\"M43.8 72.5a1.8 1.8 0 0 0-1-2.4L40.1 69a8 8 0 0 1-1-.5 7.8 7.8 0 0 1-2.4-10.7H6a44 44 0 0 0-.2 4.4v4.4A70 70 0 0 0 26 75a70 70 0 0 0 15.2 2l2.4-4.3zm33-14.8H44.3l-2.5 3a1.7 1.7 0 0 0-.2.5 1.8 1.8 0 0 0 1 2.3l2.7 1.2.7.4a7.8 7.8 0 0 1 3 10.6l-.5.9 4.8-.8a71 71 0 0 0 8.4-2.2l1.3-.4a71 71 0 0 0 14-6.7v-8.8z\" \/><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"m46 65-.7-.3-2.7-1.2a1.8 1.8 0 0 1-1-2.4 1.7 1.7 0 0 1 .2-.4l2.5-3h-7.6A7.8 7.8 0 0 0 39 68.4a8 8 0 0 0 1 .5l2.7 1.2a1.8 1.8 0 0 1 1 2.4l-.1.2-2.5 4.3a52.5 52.5 0 0 0 7.2-.4l.5-.9A7.8 7.8 0 0 0 46 65.1z\" \/><path fill=\"#157139\" d=\"M56.9 67.3h8.8l-4.4-5zM23 71h9l-4.5-5.1zm-4.1-10.4-4.5 5h8.9z\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-related-trail__title\">Trailhead:\u00a0<strong>Salesforce for Small Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Learn how your business can benefit from this out-of-the-box CRM.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trailhead.salesforce.com\/content\/learn\/modules\/salesforce-essentials-small-business?_ga=2.60105965.158427145.1771219624-1398229160.1766134359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Trail<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__mock\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__points\">+200 points<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__eyebrow\">Trail<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"related-trail__trail-title h3\"><strong>Salesforce for Small Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"related-trail__trail-description\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__action\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"#747474\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m4.93.69.88 2.88c.04.12.16.18.27.18h2.89c.29 0 .4.38.17.56L6.79 6.04c-.1.07-.13.2-.1.32l1.12 2.96c.08.27-.2.5-.44.33L4.85 7.77c-.1-.08-.23-.08-.34 0L1.97 9.65a.29.29 0 0 1-.45-.33L2.6 6.36a.3.3 0 0 0-.1-.32L.17 4.3c-.23-.18-.1-.56.17-.56h2.89c.13 0 .23-.04.27-.18l.9-2.9c.08-.27.46-.25.54.02Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-trail__action\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 5\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"#747474\" d=\"M4.16 4.5.26 0h7.8z\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-trail__illustration related-trail__foreground\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/related-trail-foreground-layout-astro-2.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-trail__illustration related-trail__parks\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/related-trail-parks-layout-astro-2.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-website-for-your-growing-business\"><strong>How to create a website<\/strong> for your growing business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first time building a website, we strongly recommend you opt for a CMS or website builder to streamline the process. Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-plan-your-project\"><strong>Step 1: Plan your project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you pick a theme or write any code, you\u2019ll need to define your project and understand what you want to achieve. Here\u2019s what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-define-the-basics\"><strong>Define the basics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, work out all of the basic elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business essentials: <\/strong>Define what you offer, your unique value proposition, your mission, and your values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stakeholders: <\/strong>Determine which key stakeholders will need to be involved in the web design process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competition: <\/strong>Take the time to understand your competitors. These will be a valuable source of information, but you also need to understand how you can set yourself apart from the crowd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understand-your-target-audience\"><strong>Understand your target audience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to understand your audience before you begin designing your website. Start gathering information and create an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/buyer-persona\/\">ideal buyer persona<\/a> to build an understanding of your perfect customer. You can carry out surveys to gather insights directly, or explore your competition to identify opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This knowledge will lay the foundation for everything from your website layout and graphics to font and colour scheme. The more details you know at this stage, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-your-goals\"><strong>Identify your goals<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you understand your audience and competition, define some goals that will underpin your development process. Here are some common objectives and what you\u2019ll need to prioritise to achieve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Generating leads:<\/strong> Create valuable content that people can download in exchange for email addresses or inquiries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growing organic traffic: <\/strong>Prioritise search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to help visitors find your website online.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving product sales:<\/strong> Create enticing product pages and a seamless eCommerce website checkout process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving brand image: <\/strong>Design a visually appealing website with first-class customer service options like live chat and FAQs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conduct-keyword-research\"><strong>Conduct keyword research<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/seo-for-startups\/\">Search engine optimisation (SEO)<\/a> will help you improve your website\u2019s position in the search results, helping more people find you online. You should spend some time in this preliminary stage researching keywords that you can target within your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using keyword research tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Semrush<\/a>, and Google Keyword Planner, research your competitors to learn the words and phrases they\u2019re ranking for. You can use this to create a list that you can refer back to when you begin writing content for your pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-the-website-elements-to-include\"><strong>Consider the website elements to include<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you should think about the elements your site will feature based on your goals, competitor research and understanding of your audience. Common sections include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About Us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided on your ideal pages, your planning is complete. You should now have everything in place to begin building your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-choose-your-website-domain-name\"><strong>Step 2: Choose your website domain name<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, in the web development process, you need to think about your domain name. This is the URL that your customers will associate with your website. A great choice can communicate your professionalism and even help with your SEO efforts. Here are some tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it memorable:<\/strong> Don\u2019t make your domain name too long. Two to four words are best. Also, try to make it catchy so it rolls off the tongue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick to words:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t include numbers or hyphens in your domain name, as these can make it harder for people to remember and type into a search bar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it relevant:<\/strong> Choose a domain name that aligns with your brand. It needs to resemble your brand\u2019s core messaging and values closely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Think about SEO:<\/strong> Is there a keyword or meaning that you can include in your domain to boost your SEO efforts? While optional, this can help more customers find you online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Got a few ideas in mind? <\/strong>Run them through a domain name checker to see if your choices are available. In addition, decide on an extension that aligns with your website. Using .com is the most popular choice, but you could also opt for .net, .store, .blog, or .org, depending on your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once that&#8217;s complete, you can register your domain with your chosen hosting provider and secure an SSL certificate. Most website builders will let you handle this entire process within their platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Avoid .io domains for the time being, as there is a chance that they might be removed from domain registrars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-nine wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">Boost sales with a CRM made for growing businesses<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Try Starter Suite for free to close more deals and win more customers, today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/sales\/\">Try for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__contour\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- Standard Illustration -->\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-layout-nine.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t<!-- Small Accent Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Left Side Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Cloud Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-choose-your-platform\"><strong>Step 3: Choose your platform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right website development software for your skill level will offer you just the right amount of control without becoming overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the purposes of this guide, we won\u2019t be diving into coding a website manually. If you\u2019re a beginner in the world of web development, you may want to start with a web design agency that specialises in creating custom websites, as these tools require little to no technical skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two primary options I\u2019ll cover: CMS and website builders. Let\u2019s break each down one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-content-management-systems-cms\"><strong>Content management systems (CMS)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/introducing-salesforce-cms\/\">content management system (CMS)<\/a> lets you build your website without writing extensive amounts of code.&nbsp;They\u2019re designed to be more flexible than website builders but easier to learn than coding a website yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginners can choose a theme, add different sections, and upload extensions to customise their site. More experienced developers can access the back end and customise the functionality to suit their business needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you choose a CMS, look for something that is easy to use and offers the right amount of customisation for your skill level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Note that when you select a CMS, you\u2019ll also need to invest in a hosting plan with a hosting company, such as WordPress Hosting. This can either be a shared hosting plan (good for smaller websites) or a dedicated hosting plan (better for high-traffic sites that need more resources).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">Kickstart your SMB with Starter Suite<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">See results from day one with a CRM designed for SMBs \u2014 the all-in-one suite for productivity. It all starts with Starter Suite.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/form\/signup\/freetrial-salesforce-starter\/?d=bcta\">Try for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Salesforce-free-suite.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Salesforce-free-suite.png 1268w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Salesforce-free-suite.png?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Salesforce-free-suite.png?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Salesforce-free-suite.png?w=1024&amp;h=577 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Salesforce-free-suite.png?w=150&amp;h=84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-build-your-site-structure\"><strong>Step 4: Build your site structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A site map will help your users navigate around your website. It ensures every customer can get exactly where they need to go without frustration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, you\u2019ll want to start with a homepage. Then, think about the different landing pages for your business website that you\u2019d like your users to click on. A common navigation bar at the top of a homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, spend some time refining and optimising your navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optimise-your-website-flow\"><strong>Optimise your website flow<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to make it easy for your visitors to navigate your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dropdowns: <\/strong>Use dropdown lists to ensure your pages are manageable. For instance, a \u2018Meet the Team\u2019 page could easily fit underneath the \u2018About Us\u2019 section. Your portfolio and customer testimonials could both fall under \u2018Why Choose Us.\u2019 If your site is too confusing to navigate, you\u2019ll end up with a high bounce rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Menu placement: <\/strong>Keep your navigation menus in the same place on every page so your users can navigate easily. A sticky menu is one of the easiest ways to achieve this.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add a search function: <\/strong>Place a search bar to the top of your page so your visitors can search for what they\u2019re looking for. This is a great choice if you have an extensive product list or content catalogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breadcrumbs: <\/strong>Add breadcrumbs (trails of links) to show users the hierarchy of the page they\u2019re currently on. This allows customers to \u2018backtrack\u2019 to higher-level pages, aiding navigation and creating a better user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At all times, think about how you can make your website provide users with the best possible experience. The more you know your audience, the easier it is to get in their shoes and figure out what they need from you and how you can provide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-design-your-website\"><strong>Step 5: Design your website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/help.salesforce.com\/s\/articleView?id=platform.build_your_site.htm&amp;language=en_US&amp;type=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design<\/a> and development process will differ depending on your chosen platform. However, there are some essential considerations you should think about regardless of your chosen solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Template: <\/strong>Choose a template in your chosen CMS or website builder that aligns with your sitemap, brand identity and style. Double-check the template works well on mobile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour schemes: <\/strong>What colours will you use to convey your brand\u2019s tone, voice, and messaging? Research colour theory and psychology to find a palette that aligns with your business ideas and audience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typography: <\/strong>Choose an interesting, engaging font that is easy to read.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layout:<\/strong> How do you want each of your pages to look? Come up with a rudimentary design before you start building your pages in your chosen tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Through all of this, consider how your website will appear on mobiles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/277125\/share-of-website-traffic-coming-from-mobile-devices\/#:~:text=Mobile%20accounts%20for%20approximately%20half,before%20surpassing%20it%20in%202020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mobile accounts for over 53%<\/a> of traffic worldwide, so you need to keep this in mind as you choose your design elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-features-for-your-business-website\"><strong>Key features for your business website<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the web design process is unique to your business, you should consider implementing some of these core features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call to action (CTA): <\/strong>Include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/what-is-a-call-to-action\/\">CTAs<\/a> on every page. Depending on your business goals, this could be to get in touch, fill out a form, or download a piece of content. Either way, make sure it\u2019s easy to find.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Titles: <\/strong>Your headers should be easy to read and descriptive. They can be creative but don\u2019t make them ambiguous. For a technical tip, make sure your headers are above the fold so your users can see them even when scrolling down the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact information:<\/strong> What use is a website if your customers are unable to contact you? Include a contact form with all of your details so prospects can reach out to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment gateway: <\/strong>How will your audience pay for your products or services?&nbsp;Choose a payment processing provider that can accept different forms of payment. Then, consider how you\u2019ll integrate this feature into your web pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social media integration:<\/strong> Consider incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/best-social-media-platforms-for-small-business\/\">social media platforms<\/a> into your website. Live social feeds, user-generated content, social media icon buttons, and even follow and share buttons on blog content are all exceptional ways to link your Facebook, Instagram and TikTok directly to your page. This can drive traffic on both sides of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-create-content-for-your-pages\"><strong>Step 6: Create content for your pages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-quality content creation is vital for attracting customers. It will help you to engage your audience, convey your brand messaging, and guide your customers down your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/sales\/funnel\/\">sales funnel<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your landing page content is the best place to start. What are the core messages you want to convey to your audience? You can look at your competitors for inspiration, but here are some additional tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep it concise: <\/strong>You don\u2019t want to overwhelm your prospective customers, so keep your text short and sweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use headers and subheaders:<\/strong> Break up long pieces of text with headings to boost readability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorporate images and videos:<\/strong> Use videos and imagery to improve your site\u2019s aesthetics while communicating core messaging faster. Just remember to optimise this media so it doesn\u2019t ruin your site\u2019s loading times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As an aside, consider creating a handful of blogs. While blogging will be an ongoing part of your website journey, you\u2019ll appreciate having some engaging content ready to upload when your site goes live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optimise-your-content-for-seo\"><strong>Optimise your content for SEO<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we touched on earlier, SEO is one of the best ways to make sure your audience can find you online. We won\u2019t get into the finer details of SEO in this guide, but here are a few best practices you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Conduct keyword research to identify the words and phrases your audience is using in search engines like Google. Then, incorporate these keywords naturally into your content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meta tags:<\/strong> Write meta titles and meta descriptions that accurately describe the contents of each page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Images: <\/strong>Compress images to ensure your website loads quickly. <a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google PageSpeed Insights<\/a> can help you find ways to improve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsiveness: <\/strong>Make sure your website is optimised for every device. Test it on all devices, including tablets and mobiles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internal linking: <\/strong>Link to other areas of your site within each page\u2019s content. This helps Google to understand the structure of your website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO is a powerful tool that you can continuously improve over time. Keep it at the top of your mind as you design your site, and keep refining it long after your domain goes live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> You can use a project management tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/27588021944339-Slack-lists--Track-project-tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack Lists<\/a> to help streamline your task management and improve team collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">What can you do with a CRM built to reach more prospects?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Automate your marketing campaigns with a CRM built to grow. It all starts with Starter Suite.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/marketing\/\">Find out for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/marketing-smb.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/marketing-smb.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/marketing-smb.webp?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/marketing-smb.webp?w=300&amp;h=300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-7-launch-and-test-your-website\"><strong>Step 7: Launch and test your website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to launch your website? Test it first. There are potentially dozens of small errors and bugs that you won\u2019t catch until you hit publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple website development checklist outlining all of the things you need to assess before launch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the website functions the same across all devices and browsers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your UX and UI design looks seamless across all pages and as you intended.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test all forms, links and buttons for proper submission.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the font is streamlined, text is accurate and free of errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your site\u2019s security system is in place.&nbsp;Install the SSL certificate.&nbsp;Confirm HTTPS is working as expected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all pages have a meta title and description.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check site performance under different traffic loads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a full website backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed that checklist, you\u2019re ready to launch. Remember to submit your website to Google for indexing through <a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Search Console<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, you now have a website! But wait, there&#8217;s more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-5-tips-for-successful-website-development\"><strong>Top 5 tips for successful website development<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 5 tips for successful web development and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User-centric design: <\/strong>Make your user the focus of every decision you make. They\u2019ll be the ones that decide whether your website is the best of the bunch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear navigation:<\/strong> The clearer your navigation, the easier it is for your customers to find exactly what they\u2019re looking for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast loading times: <\/strong>If a customer can\u2019t reach your page in a short space of time, they\u2019ll leave. Optimise your site so it loads faster.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular updates: <\/strong>Post new blogs, articles, product listings, and more on your site regularly. This will keep people engaged and will also boost your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/small-business-seo-potential\/\">SEO strategies<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website accessibility: <\/strong>Make sure your site is accessible to everyone. Provide alt texts for images, allow keyboard navigation, and provide adequate colour contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-web-design-example-agentforce-360\"><strong>Web design example: Agentforce 360<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salesforce landing page for Agentforce is a great example of using design and navigation in a connected way. The goal is not bombard the visitor but to help them move the site with ease. They need to understand what it is that you do within 30-60 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/agentforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2392\" height=\"1059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png 2392w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?w=300&amp;h=133 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?w=768&amp;h=340 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?w=1024&amp;h=453 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?w=1536&amp;h=680 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?w=2048&amp;h=907 2048w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-8.42.53-AM.png?w=150&amp;h=66 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2392px) 100vw, 2392px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/agentforce\/\">Agentforce<\/a> top left corner, navigating the eye to the headers in the middle of the page where it states, <strong>&#8220;Build, deploy, and manage AI agents at scale.&#8221;<\/strong> We know who it is, what it does, and it even has a visual and a button ready to take you there &#8211; both clickable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/agentforce\/ai-agents\/\">AI agent<\/a> at the bottom of the page, ready to answer questions. The website is not only visually engaging, but also filled with knowledge so the visitor can learn on their own path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">Boost team productivity with Slack<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Bring together your team, your customers, and your tools to help take your business to the next level with Slack \u2014 it\u2019s where business gets done.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/collaboration\/\">Try for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp?w=300&amp;h=300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-develop-a-website-with-the-right-tools\"><strong>Develop a website with the right tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a compelling website isn\u2019t a quick process. But with a bit of knowledge and the help of smart tools, you can build an amazing website and let the design fall into place. Achieve all that, and you\u2019ll create a site that attracts visitors and keeps them coming back. And we are here for it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your journey with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/free-crm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/form\/signup\/freetrial-salesforce-starter\/?d=bcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starter Suite<\/a>&nbsp;trial today. Looking for more? Explore&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/pro-suite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Suite<\/a>. Already a Salesforce customer? Activate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/foundations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundations<\/a>&nbsp;to try out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/platform\/agentforce-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agentforce 360<\/a>&nbsp;today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AI supported the writers and editors who created this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion \">\n\t\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">Do I need to learn to code to build a website?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>No, not necessarily. While traditional web development requires coding knowledge (like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), beginners can easily build functional and attractive websites using Content Management Systems (CMS) like Salesforce CMS.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">What is the difference between a CMS and a website builder?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>A Content Management System (CMS), like WordPress or Salesforce CMS, offers greater flexibility and customisation, often allowing access to the back-end code for experienced developers, but typically requires you to arrange your own web hosting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">How much does it cost to develop a website?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>The cost varies widely. You can start a basic site for free or very low cost using freemium website builders. However, a professional website for a small business will typically involve costs between $5 &#8211; $150 per month. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">What is SEO and why is it important for my new website?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation. It is the process of optimising your website to rank higher in search engine results (like Google) for relevant keywords. It is important because it helps potential customers find your business online when they are searching for products or services you offer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">How long does it take to develop a website?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>The timeline depends entirely on the complexity of the site and the method you choose. A very simple site using a website builder might be ready in a day or two. A small business website using a CMS might take 2-4 weeks for planning, design, content creation, and testing. A large, highly customised, or ecommerce site could take several months.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.accordion -->\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":8478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sf_justforyou_enable_alt":true,"optimizely_content_id":"6915fb34a6ed938afd91530fAP","post_meta_title":"","ai_synopsis":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"sf_topic":[474,214,74,26],"sf_content_type":[707],"coauthors":[3,307],"class_list":["post-8482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","sf_topic-content-marketing-2","sf_topic-startups","sf_topic-platform","sf_topic-small-business","sf_content_type-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website - Salesforce<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Salesforce\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-16T08:23:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-16T08:26:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"844\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Salesforce, Salesforce Staff\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Salesforce and Salesforce Staff\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"16 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/2ae386e5431d87a4765b35117b6738e1\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/06fa0bccdbf9a256843c9bf5d694c153\"}],\"headline\":\"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-16T08:23:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-16T08:26:05+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\"},\"wordCount\":3595,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-SG\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\",\"name\":\"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website - Salesforce\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-16T08:23:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-16T08:26:05+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/821a0624bf40c9ab1cbbea6a0571d846\"},\"description\":\"Learn how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-SG\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-SG\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":844},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Salesforce\",\"description\":\"News, tips, and insights from the global cloud leader\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-SG\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/2ae386e5431d87a4765b35117b6738e1\",\"name\":\"Salesforce\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-SG\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/e6bed802dbc774e7364f59f5f076fd2a\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/Salesforce-logo.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/Salesforce-logo.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1\",\"width\":\"150\",\"height\":\"150\",\"caption\":\"Salesforce\"},\"description\":\"Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, bringing companies and customers together in the digital age. We're immersed in the world of customer relationship management, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their data and connect with their customers in more meaningful ways. Whether it\u2019s using AI to improve service or streamlining sales processes, we're passionate about the tools and strategies that help our customers succeed in the digital age.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/author\/salesforce\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/06fa0bccdbf9a256843c9bf5d694c153\",\"name\":\"Salesforce Staff\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-SG\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/87753ffcc5acd9c82a76d2a240acf2a2\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/salesforce-avatar-e1666571807979.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/salesforce-avatar-e1666571807979.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1\",\"width\":\"150\",\"height\":\"150\",\"caption\":\"Salesforce Staff\"},\"description\":\"Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM. We're immersed in the world of customer relationship management, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their data and connect with their customers in more meaningful ways. Whether it\u2019s using AI to improve service or streamlining sales processes, we're passionate about the tools and strategies that help our customers succeed in the digital age.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/author\/salesforce-staff\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website - Salesforce","description":"Learn how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/","og_type":"article","og_title":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website","og_description":"Learn how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/","og_site_name":"Salesforce","article_published_time":"2026-02-16T08:23:24+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-16T08:26:05+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":844,"url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Salesforce, Salesforce Staff","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Salesforce and Salesforce Staff","Est. reading time":"16 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/"},"author":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/2ae386e5431d87a4765b35117b6738e1"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/06fa0bccdbf9a256843c9bf5d694c153"}],"headline":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website","datePublished":"2026-02-16T08:23:24+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-16T08:26:05+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/"},"wordCount":3595,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg","inLanguage":"en-SG","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/","name":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website - Salesforce","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg","datePublished":"2026-02-16T08:23:24+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-16T08:26:05+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/821a0624bf40c9ab1cbbea6a0571d846"},"description":"Learn how to create a website with our easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-SG","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-SG","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg","width":1500,"height":844},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/website-development\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Developing a Website"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/","name":"Salesforce","description":"News, tips, and insights from the global cloud leader","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-SG"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/2ae386e5431d87a4765b35117b6738e1","name":"Salesforce","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-SG","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/e6bed802dbc774e7364f59f5f076fd2a","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/Salesforce-logo.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/Salesforce-logo.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1","width":"150","height":"150","caption":"Salesforce"},"description":"Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, bringing companies and customers together in the digital age. We're immersed in the world of customer relationship management, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their data and connect with their customers in more meaningful ways. Whether it\u2019s using AI to improve service or streamlining sales processes, we're passionate about the tools and strategies that help our customers succeed in the digital age.","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/author\/salesforce\/"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/06fa0bccdbf9a256843c9bf5d694c153","name":"Salesforce Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-SG","@id":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/87753ffcc5acd9c82a76d2a240acf2a2","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/salesforce-avatar-e1666571807979.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/salesforce-avatar-e1666571807979.webp?w=150&h=150&crop=1","width":"150","height":"150","caption":"Salesforce Staff"},"description":"Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM. We're immersed in the world of customer relationship management, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their data and connect with their customers in more meaningful ways. Whether it\u2019s using AI to improve service or streamlining sales processes, we're passionate about the tools and strategies that help our customers succeed in the digital age.","url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/author\/salesforce-staff\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/website-development.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"Salesforce","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8482"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11283,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8482\/revisions\/11283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"sf_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sf_topic?post=8482"},{"taxonomy":"sf_content_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sf_content_type?post=8482"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=8482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}