This tutorial walks you from zero to a live website in about 30 minutes. No coding knowledge needed.
Step 1: Create an Account (2 min)
Go to Wix and sign up with email, Google or Facebook. Answer the onboarding questions honestly — they shape your template recommendations.
Step 2: Choose Your Path
Wix offers two routes:
- AI builder: answer a few questions and get a complete draft — best if you have no clear picture yet;
- Pick a template: browse the library manually — best if you know what you want.
When in doubt, use the AI builder. You can overhaul everything in the editor afterward.
Step 3: Edit Your Pages (15-20 min)
The left panel is your toolbox. Core moves:
- Replace text: double-click any text to edit;
- Replace images: click an image → Change Image — upload your own or use Wix's free stock library;
- Add/remove sections: use the "+" on section edges to add blocks (About, Services, Testimonials…);
- Add pages: "Menus & Pages" → "Add Page" — the classics are About, Services, Contact;
- Set up a contact form so visitors can reach you directly.
Step 4: Check Mobile (5 min)
Click the phone icon at the top of the editor. Look for overflowing text, tiny buttons and distorted images. Wix auto-adapts layouts, but manual tweaks polish the result.
Step 5: Basic SEO
For every page set: a title with your main keyword, a ~120-character description, and a clean URL. Then run the SEO checklist under "Marketing & SEO" and fix what it flags. Details in the Wix SEO guide.
Step 6: Publish & Connect a Domain
Hit "Publish" — the free plan gives you a xxx.wixsite.com address. To connect your own domain (yourbrand.com), upgrade to a paid plan, then follow the domain wizard to point your DNS. It usually resolves within 24 hours.
Three Things to Do After Launch
- Submit your site to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools;
- Set up analytics (Wix has built-in reports; Google Analytics works too);
- Add fresh content every couple of weeks — consistent updates noticeably help rankings.