How to Build a Website - Episode 8

Building a website can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be. In this episode of Go Beyond Busy, Christine Abela from Oxygen8 Consulting shares a practical roadmap to help small business owners create websites that work hard for their business - not just look good.

From choosing the right platform, to design, SEO, launch, and long-term maintenance, you will get the real-world steps needed to turn your website into a valuable business asset.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The pros and cons of different website building options including hosted CMS platforms like Wix and Squarespace

• How to set up a strong technical foundation including domain names, hosting, SSL, and backups

• Essential design strategies for first impressions, branding, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility

• The critical pages and content every website must have

• SEO basics for visibility and growth

• Launch day best practices and post-launch monitoring essentials

• How to maintain, update, and future-proof your website over time

• Why working with a tech-savvy business consultant can make all the difference

  
  

Downloads available with this episode:

• How to Build a Website - Checklist

• How to Build a Website - Ebook

• How to Build a Website - Guide 1: Pre-launch Protocol

• How to Build a Website - Guide 2: Building your Core Pages

• How to Build a Website - Guide 3: Website Builder Selection Framework

• How to Build a Website - Prompts

• How to Build a Website - Toolstack

• How to Build a Website - Workbook

  
  

Access all resources at https://GoBeyondBusy.com

Hosted by Christine Abela – experienced business consultant helping small business owners simplify, streamline, and grow with smart, practical systems. Some content in this podcast is supported by AI tools, but all insights are grounded in real-world business experience.