Website builder

April 15th, 2008

This manual explains how to build a website for a printing company for free, step by step.

The reader is expected to have some understanding of how the Internet works. Readers without such background knowledge are advised to read the manual and seek out assistance.

Website features

See a live demo site at http://freesite.zetaprints.com

Cost components

The total cost of the website over one year should consist of:

  • software: free
  • installation: free
  • hosting: <$10 a month
  • graphic design: optional
  • technical assistance: optional

Steps

D.I.Y. - you install and configure everything yourself. We are happy to answer some of your questions should you get stuck.

ZetaPrints install - we install and configure a standard package based on your hosting and theme for free*.

Free: you do not need to pay us anything, but we will appreciate a donation to a charity of your choice as a token of appreciation and good will.

Third party help - someone else helps you build your website using this manual. It is between you and them what is being built, how much it costs, etc.

D.I.Y. ZetaPrints install Third party help
  1. Review our sample website
  2. Find a hosting company
  3. Install WordPress
  4. Find a theme
  5. Install a theme
  6. Configure WordPress
  7. Install and configure widgets
  8. Fill in content
  9. Review and maintain
  1. Review our sample website
  2. Find a hosting company
  3. Find a theme
  4. Give us access to your hosting and a link to the theme.
  5. We install and configure it for you for FREE*
  6. Fill in content
  7. Review and maintain
  1. Review our sample website
  2. Show it to the company helping you.
  3. They will do the rest of work for you (you pay them).

Assistance

ZetaPrints provides a limited free* service to put your website online.

Free: you do not need to pay us anything, but we will appreciate a donation to a charity of your choice as a token of appreciation and good will.

We do not offer customization or web design services at all. Consider using a professional web designer. We are happy to put you in touch with people who can help you quickly and at a reasonable price.

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.