How To Create A Website Free of Cost

Have you been scouring the internet searching for a solution to creating a website for free without incurring any cost?

Owning a website is an excellent way to reach new audiences via the web and promote your products and services. However, you might not have the resources to pay for a website.

Luckily, web service providers offer customers methods of creating and deploying free websites. You can begin sharing your ideas and products with interested people by learning about some of the services offering free web creation solutions.

This write-up will entail details regarding whether owning a free website is an excellent choice. Afterward, I’ll cover a few free great website builders, and lastly, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to create a website free of cost on the best website platform.

Is Owning a Free Website Right For You?

Setting a web page can be a tiresome process requiring time and money. The cost can add up fast from paying for a domain, web hosting, and third-party add-ons. Luckily, you can design and launch a website for free.

Free websites are beneficial because they don’t need you to invest anything but your time and effort. Depending on the complexity, there are many website builders to choose from, and there are drag-and-drop page builders you can use to set up your site in a couple of hours.

It’s worth noting that some website builders have an upgrade option if you want to take advantage of premium functionality in the future.

Free website builders have a couple of caveats. Firstly, most builders will have their branding on your site, which can lower your brand’s credibility if you sell products or services.

Secondly, most free page builders have limited features and functionality that require upgrading their membership to access more robust features. Nonetheless, knowing how to design and deploy a website free of cost is valuable if you’re on a shoestring budget.

Selecting a Free Page Builder For Your Website

Wix

Wix is a famous site builder known for being newbie friendly, as it doesn’t require its users to have any tech or web design expertise.

The platform boasts an intuitive drag-and-drop editor and more than 500 in-built templates. It’s also possible to include dynamic features like animations without using code.

Wix has some powerful features that can be used to improve your page’s search engine optimization (SEO) and tracking and analytic tools to check your performance and optimize your web page.

The free plan lets users design unlimited pages, but with the Wix branding. They offer paid plans if you prefer the flexibility of customizing your site to make it your own.

Systeme.io

Another less popular website builder is systeme.io.

Compared to Wix, systeme.io is more beginner-friendly thanks to its user-friendly interface and intuitive dashboard. It also boasts more functionalities like:

Funnel Builder
Email Marketing
Host Evergreen Webinars
Website/Landing Page/Blog Builder
Membership Site
Host and Manage Your Affiliate Programs

The best part about systeme.io is you can use all the abovementioned features for free forever without filling in your credit card details. They also have paid plans you can upgrade to scale your online business.

Jimdo

If you’re passionate about artificial intelligence, you can leverage Jimdo since they provide easy solutions for creating professional web pages and eCommerce stores.

Site123 is another alternative, but because they aren’t as widely used as systeme.io or Wix, you might struggle with finding helpful tutorials and customer support, which are crucial when creating a website from scratch.

How to Create a Website Free of Cost (Simplest Method)

The experience you’ll receive when building a website depends on the platform choice. The process tends to be similar for most page builders, but the user interface varies.

To give you a rough idea of what to expect, I’ll walk you through the process on systeme.io. I’ll show you the interface and how to start with the website builder.

How to Create a Website Free of Cost on Systeme.io

Once signed into the platform, you design your website using the sales funnel or blog feature.

I recommend using the blog feature if you plan to publish content consistently and have a few pages on your website.

If you intend to create a site with a few pages, I advise you to leverage the sales funnel feature.

How to Create a Website Free of Cost Using Systeme.io’s Blog Feature

Requirements:

A custom domain previously linked to systeme.io (Learn how here.)
A blog created on systeme.io (Get in-depth instructions here.)

When your blog’s created, it will entail four pages: the about page, the post list page, a contact page, and the homepage.

The pages can be modified, but you can add additional pages to the blog.

Step 1: Adding New Pages to The Blog

Click the “Blogs” tab marked as number 1 in the screenshot, then input your blog by clicking its title shown as number 2 in the image.

Afterward, click the “Pages” section marked as number 3 in the image, then the “Create a blog page” button shown as number 4 in the picture.

Enter your preferred blog name and its URL path in the pop window that’s showcased, then hit “Create” (shown as number 5) to confirm the new blog creation command.

Step 2: Setting Your Blog’s Homepage As The Homepage of Your Site

When creating your blog, it’s crucial to define its homepage as your site’s homepage (the main URL.)

Doing so ensures your homepage displays whenever your site opens.

Click the “Blogs” tab shown as number 6 in the picture, select your blog from the list provided, and open your “Blog Settings” marked as number 7 in the image below.

Don’t fill in the URL path field and click “Save.”

Step3: Add The ‘Menu’ Element To The Homepage

After setting your blog’s homepage, the next step is adding the “Menu” element. To configure your blog’s menu, click the “Blog Layout” button shown as number 9.

When the editor opens, click the “Menu” element on the page, allowing you to delete, add, or edit the available menu items.

New menu items can range from blog posts and pages to custom URLs.

I recommend adding the same number of menus that matches the number of pages on your site, as it will help visitors navigate and access your website from the homepage.

The following options can be customized in the menu:

Add new menu item – number 14
Delete menu item – number 10
Choose blog link – post or page from the drop-down menu, or insert a custom URL if you have selected the option – number 13
Choose if you prefer the menu item to be a custom URL or a blog link – number 12

You can make your menu sticky (visible whenever someone scrolls through your page).

Click the “Menu” element section and access the “Editor” tab on the left-hand side un till you see the “Sticky” section.

Check the “Sticky” option box and select whether you want the section to stick to the bottom or top of your blog.

It’s important to note that your web page menu will appear by default on you’re the pages in your blog. If you prefer removing it from one of the pages, click the button that says “Don’t use blog layout” – number 16 in the picture.

Step4: Create Your Homepage and The Rest of The Pages in Your Blog

To customize your site to suit your preferences, open the editor of the page you wish to design by clicking “Edit” – number 17 in the screenshot.

Once open, you can remove the elements you don’t need, retain the features you want on your page, and personalize them to meet your requirements.

Select the element you want to modify to access its setting and use the editor on the left-hand of your screen. For instance, I’ll change the “Text” element shown below:

Result:

You can add elements like audio, video, or images to your pages besides changing existing aspects.

All that’s needed is to drag your element of choice onto your blog’s page and position it into a relevant section.

How to Create a Website Free of Cost Using Systeme.io’s Funnel Feature

Once a funnel’s created, you need to add funnel steps. The added funnel steps serve as your site’s pages. It’s recommended to add five pages/step to your funnel.

Step1. Create a New Web Page

Open your funnel on systeme.io and click the “Create Step” button – number 1 in the screenshot.

Select your funnel’s title and type, then save the settings:

Choose from the range of pre-built templates and personalize your page to suit your brand goals.

Step2: Define The Page on Your Funnel That You Wish to Set as The Homepage

Open your funnel, select the page you want to define as the homepage, and delete the URL path – number 2 in the photo.

Step3: Add The “Menu” Element to Your Site’s Homepage

After defining your homepage in your funnel, add the “Menu” element to your site’s homepage. Remember to add the same number of menus to match the number of funnel steps/web pages.

Open your editor’s homepage, drag the “Menu” component, and position it on your website’s page.

You can add more menu items and connect each item to a page in your funnel by going back to the page you want to link the menu item and copying its URL address – number 4 in the screenshot.