There are lots of web designers out there who can help you build a website. But if you are just starting out and you don't have any money, building your own website is a great option.

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WIX

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The West Island Digital website was built using the Wix platform. Wix gives you the ability to design and create your own website without having to learn to code anything.  It is easy to learn how to use and you can create sites ranging from simple to complex, just by using the Wix "click and drag" tools. This powerful tool lets you add in SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) keywords and takes care of some of the hard work of getting your website found by the big search engines.

WordPress

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WordPress takes a little more set up and tech know how. With thousands of free and purchasable templates this platform is one of the most flexible in the industry and is used by some of the largest cooperation's in the world. There are also plenty of YouTube tutorials teaching you how to set up your WordPress step by step.  REMEMBER, there are two different versions, wordprocess.com and wordpress.org.  Make sure you get the right one for you.  Click on the "Learn More Here" button for more details.

Your Brand

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Before you jump straight into building your site, you need to spend some time thinking about what you want to achieve with it.  What is it's purpose?  What kind of audience or client should you build it for?  Click on the link below to get my free guide that will help you decide what your site is about and how it should look.