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How to make a good website

Where to start

Creating a good website starts with having a clear purpose.

You need to understand who will use it, what they’re looking for, and what information they need to allow them to complete their task quickly and easily.

Use the sections below to help you plan your site.

Migrating an existing site?

Even if you’re migrating an existing website or service to the Website Builder platform, you should take this opportunity to check if it’s meeting your audience’s needs, identify areas for improvement and get rid of what’s not needed.

Organising your site

Learn about your audience and what they need to do so that you can make your site easy to use.

Accessibility

Help everyone use your website, no matter how they access it, and meet your legal requirements.

Creating content

Help people find what they need by designing clear, well-structured pages that can be viewed on all devices.

Design

Some tips on consistency, layout and usability.

Images

How to choose high-quality images to enhance your site.