{"id":839,"date":"2021-11-15T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/?p=839"},"modified":"2022-09-05T18:59:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T18:59:00","slug":"website-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/products\/website-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"Website Builder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-website-builder\">What is Website Builder?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#purchase-website-builder\">How do I purchase the Website Builder?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#website-builder-dns\">How do I use Website Builder with my current hosting?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-create\">How do I create my first website?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-edit\">How do I edit my website?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Everyone, whether a business or church, should have a website. But html and php coding is not for everyone. This is where our Website Builder can help. Here is a brief explanation on what it is and what it can do for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\" id=\"what-is-website-builder\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Website Builder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Website Builder is a powerful and easy-to-use design tool that makes creating and maintaining a website a rich and rewarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from several responsive templates that are easily customized in an intuitive drag-and-drop editor, with instant publishing options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no technical expertise required to create a beautiful and functional website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\" id=\"purchase-website-builder\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get Website Builder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase the Website Builder service from your client area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know how to access your client area, you can find out <a href=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/customer-account-dashboard\/accessing-your-client-area\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"249\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-homeactions.png\" alt=\"The Shortcuts menu on the client area home page.\" class=\"wp-image-695\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Once logged in, click on Order New Services in the Shortcut menu on the left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should now be at the products page with the <strong>Categories<\/strong> menu on the left hand side. Select <strong>Website Builder<\/strong> from the list. You will now see the different plans available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbplans.png\" alt=\"The different plans available for Website Builder.\" class=\"wp-image-1609\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Order Now button for the plan that suites you best and you will then be taken to the Checkout process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\" id=\"website-builder-dns\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I use Website Builder with my current hosting plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up Website Builder with your current hosting is easy. Once you purchase your new service,  go to the <strong>Services <\/strong>management page by first going to <strong>My Products &amp; Services<\/strong>. You should see the link on the home page of your client area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-blocks-1.png\" alt=\"Links to the main sections of the client area.\" class=\"wp-image-575\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next click on the Website Builder service in the list. Click anywhere but the domain name, this will take you to the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-services-1.png\" alt=\"The My Products &amp; Services homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-1610\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You should now be at the Website Builder management page. Here you will find the link to start creating your new site, as well as the DNS settings that you will need to add to your current zone file in order to direct website traffic to your Website Builder site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your update your DNS records with your current host and the records propagate, your new site will then be live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you wait for propagation to complete, why not start building your new site?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbsettings.png\" alt=\"A look at the Website Builder DNS settings.\" class=\"wp-image-1611\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\" id=\"how-to-create\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I create my first website? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have purchased your Website Builder service, you can start building your site. You do not need to wait for DNS propagation or even for the domain registration to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Go to your My Products and Services page in your client area by clicking on the Services section on the home page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-blocks-1.png\" alt=\"Links to the main sections of the client area.\" class=\"wp-image-575\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Next, click on the Website Builder service in the list. Click anywhere on the block except the domain name, that will take you to the website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-services-1.png\" alt=\"The My Products &amp; Services homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-1610\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once the Product management page loads, you should see the <strong>Log In To Site Builder<\/strong> button. Click it to start building your site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbsettings.png\" alt=\"A look at the Website Builder DNS settings.\" class=\"wp-image-1611\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When using the service for the first time, you will be asked a few questions to help you get started (these can all be changed later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you will be asked to choose a theme. You can search different keywords or browse the categories to find a theme you like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbtheme.png\" alt=\"Choose a theme for your site.\" class=\"wp-image-1614\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once you have a theme, you will be asked to enter your business or website information (once again, you can update this later). You can also upload your logo here. Don&#8217;t have a logo yet? Maybe you should check out <a href=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/products\/diy-logo-maker\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"531\">this guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are happy with the options, click the <strong>Get Started <\/strong>button to proceed.  The service will now start building the framework for your new site (this may take some time).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1841\" height=\"987\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbstartoptions.png\" alt=\"Website builder options for new site.\" class=\"wp-image-1615\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\" id=\"how-to-edit\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I edit my website? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once you have your site started, you can start editing it to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time you log into your Website Builder, you will be asked if you want to update your site information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything looks good, click on <strong>Close <\/strong>at the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbstartpage.png\" alt=\"The site update options when logging into Website Builder.\" class=\"wp-image-1618\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should now be looking at a preview of your website. You can start editing your site by clicking on <strong>Edit <\/strong>in the upper right hand corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbhome.png\" alt=\"Website Builder options.\" class=\"wp-image-1619\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The editing options should now be visible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1858\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ca-wbedit.png\" alt=\"An overview of the Website Builder interface.\" class=\"wp-image-1620\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the top of the screen, you will see the Page Settings and Add Page buttons on the left and the <strong>Preview <\/strong>and <strong>Publish <\/strong>buttons on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can edit your site without changing your current public site. The public site will not change until you <strong>Publish <\/strong>it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Down the left hand side of the screen, you will see the tools available to you to start adding to your site. The builder will give you a good foundation to get started with, but you can now make it yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice the blue dotted line surrounding the element in the middle. This shows up on any  element of the website that you are currently hovering over. At the top you will see the blue tab that you can use to move the  element  around the page. To the upper right of the  element, you will see the block options, giving you the option to Delete, Copy or hide the element. Clicking on the element will open the element options along the right hand side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is enough information to get you started, there is so much more that you can do with your Website Builder service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a separate guide to using the service <a href=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/website-and-email-security\/broken-link\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"296\">here<\/a>. There is also a knowledge base you can use found <a href=\"https:\/\/supportportal.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/categories\/360000935914\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, please be sure to reach out to our support staff by using our chat service in your <a href=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/2021\/10\/26\/accessing-your-client-area\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"249\">client area<\/a> or by submitting a <a href=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/2021\/10\/25\/clientarea-supportticket\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/christianwebhost.com\/support\/2021\/10\/25\/clientarea-supportticket\/\">ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I don&#8217;t want to learn how to code just to have a web presence. 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