Building Your First Website

In This Section, You Will Learn:

• • The 5 pages every professional business website needs
• • What content to include on each page
• • How to create and organize pages in WordPress
• • How to create navigation menus
• • Best practices for each page type
• • How to set your homepage

Why Every Business Needs These 5 Pages

• When clients hire you to build their website, they almost always need the same basic structure. This is called the Standard 5-Page Business Site:
• 1. Home Page — First impression, overview of business
• 2. About Us — Story, team, credibility
• 3. Services/Products — What they offer
• 4. Portfolio/Gallery — Proof of work (if applicable)
• 5. Contact — How to reach them
• Why this matters: Knowing this structure lets you quote projects quickly. 'A 5-page business website with contact form? That's Rs. 50,000 and 5 days.'

Page 1: The Home Page

• Your homepage is the most important page. It should immediately communicate:
• Hero Section (Top):
• • What the business does
• • Who they serve
• • Clear Call-to-Action (Contact Us, Get Quote, Shop Now)
• Key Sections to Include:
• • Brief introduction to the business (2-3 sentences)
• • Services overview (linked to full Services page)
• • Trust indicators (client logos, testimonials, awards)
• • Featured work or products
• • Call-to-action section before footer
• Common Mistake: Making the homepage too long. Users should understand what the business does within 5 seconds.

Page 2: About Us

• This page builds trust and connects with visitors emotionally:
• What to Include:
• • Story of how the business started
• • Mission/vision/values (keep it concise)
• • Team photos and brief bios
• • Credentials, certifications, awards
• • Why customers should choose them over competitors
• Pro Tip: People connect with stories, not corporate language. Make it human and relatable.
• Example Opening: 'Founded in 2015 by two brothers who shared a passion for photography…'

Page 3: Services or Products

• This is where visitors evaluate if the business can help them:
• For Service Businesses:
• • List each service with a brief description
• • Include pricing if possible (even ranges)
• • Add icons or images for visual appeal
• • Link to individual service pages if detailed
• • Include a CTA: 'Ready to get started? Contact us for a free quote.'
• For Product Businesses:
• • Featured products with images and prices
• • Categories for easy browsing
• • Add-to-cart functionality (if e-commerce)
• Common Mistake: Being vague about what they offer. Specific = trustworthy.

Page 4: Portfolio or Gallery

• Visual proof of their work (especially for creative/service businesses):
• What to Include:
• • High-quality images of completed projects
• • Brief description of each project
• • Client name (with permission)
• • Results achieved if measurable
• • Organized by category if they have different services
• Not all businesses need this: Restaurants might use this for food photos. Consultants might skip it.
• Alternative: Testimonials page or Case Studies page for service businesses.

Page 5: Contact Page

• The goal is to make it EASY for visitors to reach out:
• Essential Elements:
• • Contact form (name, email, message at minimum)
• • Phone number (clickable for mobile users)
• • Email address
• • Physical address (if applicable)
• • Google Maps embed (if local business)
• • Business hours
• • Social media links
• Form Best Practices:
• • Keep it short (name, email, message)
• • Add a clear submit button
• • Show a confirmation message after submission
• • Make sure submissions go to the client's email (test this!)

How to Create Pages and Menus

• Creating Pages:
• 1. Go to Pages → Add New
• 2. Enter the page title (e.g., 'About Us')
• 3. Add content or leave blank for now (you'll design later)
• 4. Click 'Publish'
• 5. Repeat for all 5 pages
• Creating Navigation Menu:
• 1. Go to Appearance → Menus
• 2. Click 'Create New Menu' and name it 'Main Menu'
• 3. Add your 5 pages to the menu
• 4. Drag to reorder (Home should be first)
• 5. Set 'Display Location' to 'Primary Menu' or 'Header'
• 6. Click 'Save Menu'
• Setting Homepage:
• 1. Go to Settings → Reading
• 2. Select 'A static page'
• 3. Choose your Home page
• 4. Save changes