329: What Google and Ai Won't Tell You About Building Your First Website

Building your first website can feel like the moment your business finally becomes real and that’s exactly what this episode is about. If you’ve started a side hustle, freelanced a bit, or booked clients through Instagram but don’t yet have a true online home, this conversation walks you through how to confidently get your website live without tech confusion, huge expenses, or waiting until everything feels “perfect.”

In this episode, I’m breaking down what you don’t need to build your first website (custom code, thousands of dollars, a five-year business plan, or perfectly polished branding) and what you actually do need. I know firsthand how getting something live now can immediately help you feel more confident, book clients, and legitimize your business in your own mind so chances are, you can get started today!

You’ll also get a beginner-friendly walkthrough of how to build your site step by step, including choosing a website platform, picking a template that fits your brand, customizing your site, connecting your domain, and finally launching and sharing it. Plus, I’m even including a simple glossary of website terms so you can understand what people are talking about as you build your first website.

I also share why Showit is my website builder of choice (for new AND experienced business owners!). If you want to get a FREE TRIAL (for one month!) head here and use code ELIZABETH: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit

If you’ve been thinking, “I know I need a website, I just don’t know where to start,” this episode gives you clarity, momentum, and a clear next step so you can stop overthinking and start building.

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• Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

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