Publishing Your Website

Key Learning Outcomes

You've done an incredible job designing and optimizing your portfolio website! Now, let's take the final step: publishing it. This chapter is crucial because it marks the transition from a work-in-progress to a live, accessible website.

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Understand the steps to publish your Wix website;
• Configure your website settings for a smooth launch;
• Troubleshoot common issues that may arise during the publishing process.

Let's kick this section of with something exciting - you will learn how to publish your Wix website! We will cover:

• The importance of reviewing your site before publishing;
• How to configure your website settings;
• Step-by-step instructions to make your website live;
• Tips for troubleshooting common issues.

Best Practices for Publishing Your Website

• Review Your Content: Before hitting the publish button, carefully review all your content. Check for spelling errors, broken links, and ensure all images and videos are correctly displayed;
• Test Functionality: Navigate through your site to make sure all interactive elements (buttons, forms, links) are working as intended. Ensure that your website is responsive and looks good on various devices;
• Optimize for SEO: Use Wix's SEO tools to optimize your website for search engines. This includes setting up meta tags, keywords, and descriptions for each page;

• Backup Your Site: Before publishing, it's a good idea to create a backup of your website. This ensures you have a copy to revert to in case anything goes wrong during the publishing process;

• Check Your Privacy Settings: Ensure your website's privacy settings are configured correctly. Decide whether you want your site to be indexed by search engines immediately or if you prefer to make it private initially.

By following these best practices, you can ensure a smooth and successful launch of your Wix website.