Here's the scenario, you've been tasked with creating a website for your club or organization. There are a ton of options but you need one that is quick and easy to set up, easy to maintain, but isn't so restrictive you can't create something unique. You also need the ability for others to…
For the longest time Google Translate provided a plug-in you could embed into your website then a couple of years back they discontinued that plug-in. Since then the way Google wants you to translate a web page is by installing their Chrome Extension for Google Translate. There are a number of reasons why…
WebStarts is everything you need to create your very own free website in one place. WebStarts website builder combines your domain name, hosting, and the software you need to create a great looking website all in one place.
WebStarts also includes many powerful features and apps that…
When it comes to marketing the goal should be to standout as opposed to blend in, but a lot of time when we try to stand out we tend to make our webpages look cheesy or unprofessional. In this article I'm going to share with you five cool website effects you can add…
Now you can select USPS as a shipping method and automatically have rates generated for your shoppers.
Here are some tips for using USPS shipping rates.
The first tip is to offer free shipping. This simplifies the buying process because your shoppers don't need to take shipping cost into consideration when making a purchase. One…
Privacy is important because whoever controls your information controls you. Just think of how extortion works. Someone has information about you that you don't want anyone to know. It doesn't matter why you don't want to share it with everyone. Maybe it's because it could jeopardize the safety of funds, maybe it's something embarassing, maybe…
In this article I'm going to share with you how to create a membership website. A membership website lets you create webpages that are accessible for members only. That means site visitors who will want to view certain pages of your website will be required to login before viewing them. You can even create a…
As a photographer you need more than a proffessional looking website. You need a website to display, share, and sell your photography online. In this article I'm going to share with you how to create a photography website using WebStarts.
The first thing you'll need is to…
For many people who sell their products online coupon codes are a must. They're a great way to run limited sales and promotions. Online stores built with WebStarts have supported coupon codes for years but we've recently added several new coupon code features.
Create a coupon code for a specific product
You can now…
Here at WebStarts when you sell a product that comes in a variety of colors, materials, sizes, and so forth we call that a variant. Selling products with variants adds a level of complexity to your online store. In this article I'm going to be sharing with you some tips on how to sell those…
1. Introduction
SEO or Search Engine Optimizatin is all about getting found when people search for your products and services online. Getting found online can be the difference from being a big business or out of business.
2. The basics
Before we begin our journey into search engine optimization lets take a look at…
Backlinks are the most important thing when it comes to determining your search engine ranking. Yes, there is some on-page search optimization you should be doing but backlinks are where the rubber meets the road. Backlinks ensure your website gets crawled by Google, and pass authority to your website. Google uses that link authority to…
This week we introduced a new and improved file manager. You can now find the Files and Folders application on your dashboard. This is a centralized location where you can manage and organize your files.
Click the upload button to upload files from your local computer. You can upload multiple files at the same…
When starting an online store one of the challenges many people face is shipping. Shipping has a lot of dependencies. In this article I'm going to try and break down those dependencies and help you determine the right shipping choices for your business.
1. Packaging
Are your selling something small and lightweight? Are you selling something large…
This week we've added a new feature to the WebStarts blog application. You can now add embed codes to your blog. This is perfect if you have podcasts, videos, and other widgets hosted on third-party services like Soundcloud, Spotify, and Podbean.
You can find the new feature by logging into your account and clicking the Blog…
