Getting Started with Your Website on KeaBuilder
Before you dive into building your online presence with KeaBuilder, it’s important to start with a clear plan. This guide walks you through every step of the website creation process—from strategy to launch.
🎯 Plan Before You Build
Success starts with clarity. Before you open the builder:
- Define the purpose of your website (e.g., portfolio, business, e-commerce, landing page).
- Identify your target audience and the key actions you want them to take.
- List the features and pages you'll need (e.g., blog, contact form, service list).
- Decide on a design style, color scheme, and navigation structure.
- Ensure your content supports a smooth, engaging user experience (UX).
🚀 Create Your Website in KeaBuilder
Step 1: Access the Website Builder
- From the left-hand sidebar, click on “Websites”.
Step 2: Start a New Website
- Click the “+” icon at the top right, just below your profile.
Step 3: Fill Out Your Website Details
- Enter your Website Title
- Choose a Category that best fits your site’s purpose
- Click “Create”
✅ Your website shell is now created and ready for pages to be added.
📄 Build Your Website Pages
Step 4: Manage Website Pages
- Click “View Pages” on your website dashboard.
Step 5: Create Your First Page
- Click “Create Page”
Step 6: Choose a Template or Start From Scratch
- Browse a collection of professionally designed templates tailored to different industries.
- Prefer full control? Choose “Create From Scratch” to build from a blank canvas.
Step 7: Configure Your Page Settings
- Name your page and define the URL path (e.g., /about, /services)
🎨 Page Design Tools
KeaBuilder’s drag-and-drop builder allows you to customize every detail of your website using:
Sections (Blue + Icon)
Sections define large content blocks (e.g., hero banners, testimonials).
- Click the Blue "+" to add a new section to your page.
🟩 Rows (Green + Icon)
Rows organize your content horizontally.
- Click the Green "+" to add a row within a section.
- Select a column layout (e.g., 1-column, 2-column, 3-column).
🟨 Elements (Gold + Icon)
Elements are individual content components like text, buttons, images, forms, and videos.
- Click the Gold "+" to add new elements to your row or section.
⚙️ Customize Everything
Each component—whether a row, column, or element—comes with editable settings:
- Click the gear/settings icon to configure styling, spacing, and visibility.
- Delete any item by clicking it and selecting the trash icon.
- Use advanced features such as:
- Custom CSS
- Animation Effects
- Style Editor
- Element Visibility by Device
📱 Responsive Design Preview
Your site automatically adapts to different screen sizes, but you can preview and fine-tune it for:
- Desktop
- Tablet
- Mobile
Use the Device Switcher at the top of the builder to test how your layout performs on each device.
👁️ Preview Mode
Before you publish, click “Preview” to see how your site looks in a real-world environment. This helps you catch layout issues, typos, or design flaws before going live.
🌍 Publishing Your Website
Once your pages are ready:
Option 1:
- Click the “Publish” button on the top menu to launch your entire site.
Option 2:
- To publish a specific page only, go to your Page List, select the page, and click “Publish”.
📢 Your site is now live and can be accessed from any device!