How to build a one-page website with Divi theme (step-by-step)

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You have your business, are ready to start trading but need a website in order to get your name out there and noticed.  Establishing an online presence may sound scary if you are not a technically-minded person and have never even looked at the ins and outs of a website before.



But help is at hand!

Here we talk you through a step-by-step guide on how to build a one-page website with a Divi theme. The secret is to take your time, don’t rush, read the instructions carefully and be confident. This one-page website will help you to get your business online and then as you build revenue, you can look for a web designer in Birmingham to help you grow your site to several pages or even a full e-commerce site.

So here we go – let’s jump in with step one:

• Hosting and Domain - this is a little like establishing an address for your business online.  Look for a hosting provider that can provide you with managed WordPress hosting and one that is able to link up to your domain name; some providers include a name for free so if you haven’t bought your domain yet, this might be a cost saving way to go.  The things to look for here are speed, reliability and affordability.  Your hosting plan will normally be something that you pay each month and your domain may be free or a certain sum each year. Note:  the longer you sign up for, the cheaper it will be.  If your dream domain name is taken, don’t panic; simply think of variations on a theme such as mybusinessname.co rather than mybusinessname.com.  If you use your own name, make sure it is easy to spell and memorable.  Names that are too complex can be improved by shortening or abbreviating.

• Get WordPress – now you need to get WordPress installed.  By Googling ‘install WordPress’ you will find plenty of options.  Always opt for the beginner’s level Wizard unless you are confident enough to go down the intermediate or expert route. 

• Finalise WordPress Setup – so now you have WordPress on your machine.  Next step is to login to your Dashboard and then add whatever pages you want.  Here we are going for a one-page setup so will just add a Home/Landing page.  Once you get the hang of this you can add further pages later on or get a web designer based in Birmingham to do this for you.  You do this by going to the Dashboard, clicking ‘Add New’ and then add your Page Title i.e. HOME.  Happy?  Then click ‘Publish’.  Next thing is to create your Primary Menu.  Return to Dashboard, under ‘Appearance’ click ‘Menus’ and then give your menu a name such as Main Menu. Now go to ‘Create Menu’, select pages on the left-hand side, add to menu and re-arrange if you wish. Select ‘Display Location’ for your Main menu and then click on Save Menu.

• Get your Divi Theme – begin by purchasing your Divi Theme here https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/  Choose your preferred membership option from Yearly or Lifetime.  Now you are ready to install your preferred options.

• Finalise Divi Basics - Now you can make Divi your own.  To upload your business logo, go to your WP Dashboard and under the ‘Divi Theme Options’ upload logo and then save.  Set your colour options from the Dashboard via ‘Theme Options’, opt for the Default Palette, add your company colours and then save.  You can now customise your settings by going back to the Dashboard, going to ‘Theme Customizer’ and adjusting all settings to suit your taste and style.

• Design your Divi Site – now the excitement really begins!  Here you have 3 choices; hire a professional web designer in Birmingham to do this for you; purchase a Divi Child Theme; design it yourself.  Because we are only talking one page, the choice really is yours and depends upon your budget and how much you want to have a go at doing it yourself.  Divi is extremely popular because you don’t need to be a whizz at coding to achieve a web page that looks good.  It makes use of a drag & drop page building facility which means that you can create your page with just a click.  There are also loads of Divi tutorials on line so try Googling this and have a look before making your final choice.

The rest is up to you

And there you go. The rest is really up to you. These are the basics to provide you with a solid base for your new company website. As you get more used to it and want to experiment you can try adding more content and pages or even adding blogs. The thing to remember is that your site must always look as professional as possible; as a new company or start-up, it is crucial that you create the right image with prospective clients.

You can of course choose a reputable web designer in Birmingham to do all of the above for you so that going forward, all you have to do is maintain the site by adding new content, updating what is there and adding as many blogs as you like.  If you do decide to go down the route of using a web designer and your budget allows it, they can also take care of things like Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) at the same time.  After all, what is the point of having a fantastic Divi site if no-one finds it on the web?

With so many websites out there and plenty of competitors doing what you are, it is essential to build your brand carefully from day one, ensuring that you stand out from the crowd for all of the right reasons. Decide what your Unique Selling Points (USPs) are and include these in your Divi one-page website, or get your web designer in Birmingham to do it for you.