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How long Does it take to build a website?!

It all begins with an idea.

Uh, I think that depends on a lot of things. When you pull up a well done website on the internet, you see a finished product. And just like whatever product or service you offer, it didn’t come to be that way overnight. Here are the factors that go into making a website a reality:

  1. How much research have you done? Do you know your audience? Have you taken the time to build out a creative strategy that’s aligned with your business goals? Do you care about a creative strategy? A beautiful website is one thing, but when you jump in blind without information guiding your design and decision making, it can add tons of time to your build out. An amazing generic website can be built quickly. An amazing website with substance and intention takes time and will give you greater results.

  2. Who’s building it? Are you jumping in DIY-style, winging it with a template and You Tube videos? Or is a seasoned professional who knows the tools doing the work? Don’t get me wrong, professionals take time, but the end result is worth it.

  3. What platform are you using? The internet is an amazing and terrible place all at once. There is a vast amount of resources and ways to do everything and each platform carries it’s own ins and outs. If you’re using Squarespace, for example, it’s pretty straightforward. You can have a website up and on the internet in 10-20 hours, no problem. If you’re using Wordpress or any other more robust tool, probably double that.

As a person and as a business, time is one of your resources. You can always build a website yourself or you can find someone that will take the time to build it for you. You might save time or you might get an end result that’s been given the time and intention it deserves to create an end result that evolves and grows your business and your online presence.

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Blog Post Title Two

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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Blog Post Title Three

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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Renee Steward Renee Steward

Blog Post Title Four

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

Read More