How to Launch a Simple Website in One Weekend
Most people get stuck tweaking design forever. Here’s how to launch a simple, functional site in a single weekend, so you can start building momentum.
Why Every Site Needs a Start Here Page
Don’t leave new visitors guessing. A simple Start Here page gives them a clear path, makes your site feel welcoming, and keeps them coming back.
Why Consistent Layout Builds Trust
Consistency isn’t about being fancy, it’s about being clear. A steady layout, colors, and style build trust and make your site feel credible.
How Many Posts Do You Need Before Launch?
Don’t wait until you’ve built a library of content. Launch with 3–5 strong posts and a clear “Start Here” guide, that’s all you need to look credible.
How to Pick the Right 3–5 Categories
Your site doesn’t need 20 categories, it needs 3–5 clear ones. Here’s how Squarespace’s categories and tags help you stay organized and future-proof.
Why Clear Layouts Keep Visitors Longer
Good content gets lost in bad layouts. Here’s why a clear, simple site structure keeps visitors around longer, and makes your work more effective.
Skip the Tech Spiral
Picking the domain is step one. Connecting it is step two, and it doesn’t have to be a tech nightmare. Here’s how to set it up.
Simple Beats Clever Every Time
You don’t need a flashy domain. A clean, clear, easy-to-remember name builds more trust, and keeps momentum, than clever wordplay ever will.
The Name Isn’t the Brand
A domain is just the front door, not the brand itself. Don’t let naming stall your launch, what matters is the value you deliver, not a perfect URL.
Platforms Change, Principles Don’t
Whether you’re on Squarespace, WordPress, or something else, the same principles apply. Platforms change. Momentum and timeless strategy don’t.
Build for Momentum, Not Perfection
The best platform is the one that helps you start. Momentum creates clarity and results, perfection just delays them. Here’s why you should launch now.
Pick Tools That Lower Friction, Not Raise It
Don’t let “perfect” tools stall your progress. The right platform is the one that gets out of your way and lets you move forward today, not someday.
- Organize Your Content
- Go Live Quietly
- Content Creation
- Validating Demand
- Pick Your Platform
- Build Anticipation
- Build Your Site
- The 3 E-Test
- Get Your Domain
- Who This Is For
- Knowing What Sells
- Set Up Payments
- Choose the Right Pricing Model
- Posting Guide
- Why This Model Works
- Content Blueprint
- Turn Interest Into Paying Customers
- Create Launch Content
- Create a Simple Offer Page
- content organization
- Choose Your Launch Style
- Bring In Partners
- What to Give Away & What to Charge For
- Set Up Your Email List
- content creation
- Get Feedback & Improve
- Content Workflow
- Post Process
- audience engagement
- blogging
- productivity
- Build Recurring Revenue
- creative flow
- Use Social Media Simply
- writing tips
- Message Flow
- Dealing with Overwhelm
- Turn Free Audience into First-Time Buyers
- Improve What You Already Made
- creative workflow
- Grow With Your Audience
- workflow
- Systemize So You Don’t Burn Out
- folder system
- Add More Content
- creative process
- conversational tone
- editing
- readability
- clarity
- Build a Simple Community