Build your own Website Templates

Building your own website doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Westnet Hosting provides you with the ability to build your own website with ease.

All of Westnet Hosting's website builders or content management systems are free to use when signing up to a Westnet web hosting plan.

Benefits of Content Management System (CMS)

A CMS allows a website owner to build and edit content without the need for additional software or programming knowledge.

An administration tool to manage your website is provided once you’ve installed the CMS application. You’ll be able to;

• Manage and update content.
• Update and change the website design/templates.
• Add and remove pages.
• Add a blog to pages.

Applications

Westnet Hosting offers three content management system applications. Each vary depending on your technical know-how and website requirements.

Sitebuilder

SiteBuilder is for users with minimal technical knowledge when it comes to building a website. It is a simple to use application, providing basic templates and website administration. Brochure websites are an example of this type of website builder.

WordPress

WordPress is suitable for users with beginner to moderate website know-how. This application provides additional flexibility when it comes to plug ins and additional themes while remaining easy to use.

Features

• Easily create and update your website through an administration tool.
• Changes submitted in the administration area are immediately reflected on your website.
• Design your website by using the full theme system. There are various themes to choose from.
• Blog capability - allow visitors to leave comments on the site and register and maintain profiles. Posts can also be password protected.
• Create user privileges by defining what users can access, publish, edit and administer.

For more information about WordPress features visit the official site

Joomla

Joomla is suited more for the moderate to advanced user wanting a multi-user site. Joomla provides you with the ability to add a storefront, website customisations and themes.

Features

• Design your website by using the template and menu manager - customise each section of the web page and create menus and menu items.
• Simply update your website content through an administration tool.
• Create user privileges by defining what users can access, publish, edit and administer.
• Manage media files or folders, languages, banners, newsfeeds and contacts.
• Create website polls.
• Create a help section for visitors.

For more information about Joomla features visit the official site

Getting Started

Before you begin

It's important to plan your website before building it. Start with the information you would like to share, the pages you need to do this and how these pages will link from one another.
Also, think about the colours and themes you would like to go with. It’s important your website represent your company brand.

Visit the hosting control panel

If you are a web hosting customer with Westnet, simply visit the hosting control panel.

When you log into the control panel, select a web builder application. From there it’s a matter of downloading the application, following the wizard and you are up and running.

Build your website

Once you’ve worked out the look and feel of your website, simply select a website design/template and begin inputting the content. You can do all this through your web browser!

Experiencing any problems

Call our helpful team on 1300 137 480.