Website Project / WIX
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WixCorePortfolio.pdf
Today we will cover: ▪ What Wix is. ▪ Why you need an online presence. ▪ What to include on your website. ▪ How to start designing your site.
Removing the barriers for anyone who wants to have a stunning online presence and create any kind of website.
Make it Your Own Choose from hundreds of customizable templates.
Tools to Fit Your Needs
■ Wix Blog ■ Wix Stores ■ Wix Video ■ Wix Music ■ Wix Restaurants
■ Wix Bookings ■ Wix Photography ■ Wix Answers ■ Wix Promote ■ Wix Hotels
Making a Website
■ Own your online content.
■ Define your personal brand and tell your story.
■ Showcase your best work to employers, clients, customers, and fans.
■ Enable people to contact you about your work.
■ Consolidate your online presence into one central hub (+ links to your social media)
■ Set yourself apart from others who don’t have a website.
Why do you need a website?
Common Misconceptions I can’t create a website because...
■ It’s expensive.
■ It’s time consuming.
■ I don’t have the right materials.
■ I don’t have any coding or design skills.
■ I’m not creative enough.
Fashion Designer & Illustrator (Ivy Chen)
Content & Style
Define your Goals
■ I want a professional home for my work.
■ I want to get a job.
■ I want to get freelance clients.
■ I want people to buy my design, product, video, etc.
■ I want to be internet famous.
Choose your Content ■ About page
■ Projects
■ Videos
■ Gallery
■ Resume/CV
■ Blog
■ Social Media Links
■ Contact Form
■ Press/PR
■ News
A Site Map Example: Home
About
Resume/CV
Projects
Branding
UI/UX
Illustration
Press/PR Contact
Find your Style
■ What are the common themes in your work?
■ What type of work do you want to do?
■ How can you differentiate yourself?
■ What colors, fonts, and images speak to your personality?
Get Inspired
Student Portfolios Made with Wix
Do: ■ Focus on your site goals.
■ Customize your site’s look and feel.
■ Post only your best work.
■ Optimize your site for search engines.
■ Design your site for mobile.
■ Connect to your presence around the web (YouTube, Instagram, etc).
Don’t: ■ Overdo it on animations and designs that distract from your work.
■ Post every project you’ve ever done.
■ Forget to keep your website up to date.
Design Your Website With
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Wix ADI vs. Wix Editor
Shelly Cohen
Head of Business Development
WixStores
Traditional Shopping Online Shoppingvs
15% Sales yearly growth in USA
$4.5 Trillion by 2021
Some eCom Stats...
© TotalRetail 2018
Contact details, Subscription, Social Links
Menu, Cart, Search, Shop, Blog
Gallery, CTA
Main Features
Powerful yet simple backend
Shipping & Tracking
Online Pay & POS
Mobile App
email Marketing Facebook pixel
SEO tools
Integrated Email Marketing with injected content Coupons
Forum
Events
Wix Code
Digital Goods
Thank You Shelly Cohen
Full Year for Free:
FIUWIX100
Wix Certificate
Wix Certification Requirements ■ Text
■ Images
■ Navigation Menu
■ Social Media
■ Apps
■ Mobile Optimization
■ SEO
■ Professional Design
Wix Certification Requirements ■ The site uses at least one app from the app market.
■ All site pages are designed well on mobile devices.
■ The site has been optimized for search engines by adding descriptions to pages.
■ Overall site design is clear, easy to read, and looks professional.
■ Site contains headings and paragraph text.
■ The site uses images that fit the site’s theme.
■ The site is easy to navigate and has clearly labeled pages or sections.
■ The site has social media links and they are properly connected.
THANK YOU!
