How To Design A Website With Canva In 60 Seconds
In today’s world, it seems like everyone has a website – but you. And I know what you’re thinking. What if you don’t know how to code? What if you don’t have the money to hire a web developer? Don’t worry – there is an easy solution: Canva. Canva is a free online design platform that allows you to create social media posts, presentations, flyers, and now websites. Their new website builder helps you create professional-looking websites in minutes; with the ability to drag & drop elements to create a sleek multi-page website in minutes. In this article, I will show you step-by-step how to make a website with Canva from 0 to complete in 60 seconds!
How To Make A Website In Canva
- Open Canva.com
- Start with a free account
- Go to Design Spotlight > Websites from the top menu
You can either design your website from scratch or start with a website template. For beginners, it’s much easier to pick a template you like and personalize it into your website.
Canva Website Templates
Canva offers dozens of free website templates that range from biolink websites, to business websites, to design portfolios. Choose a template.
Website Builder Canva
After choosing a template that suits your style, begin personalizing the information and changing the design of the elements on the page(s) to your liking. Drag & drop to design your website.
For a biolink website, you can link to your social media and other websites.
- Simply, select the design element (e.g. the social media icons).
- Select the link icon in the top right corner of the website builder.
- Input the URL you wish to link out to (e.g. your Instagram URL).
How To Publish Canva Website
Once your website is looking good 😎, select publish website in the top right.
Canva presents you with a few options related to your domain.
- Publish to a free domain
- Purchase a new domain
- Publish to an existing domain.
The quickest and cheapest option is to publish to a free Canva domain. The next step will prompt you to customize the URL and add a website description.
Canva Website Examples
Need inspiration? I designed a few example websites using Canva. Feel free to check them out below:
- Biolink website
- Business website
- Resume website
FAQ
Can you build a website on Canva?
Yes. Building a website on Canva is simple, especially if you have little to no web design experience. Canva’s website builder allows you drag & drop graphics, text, and elements, while building out the different pages of your website. Canva even offers dozens of website templates for beginners to use for free.
Can I add links to my Canva website?
Yes you can add links to a Canva website. Simply select the design element you wish to hyperlink and then select the link icon in the top right corner of the website builder.
Can I have multiple pages on my Canva website?
Yes you can create a multi-page website and a single-page website on Canva. There are templates for both.
Wrap Up
Canva is the perfect platform for anyone who wants to create a simple website for an event, a resume, or for the link in your social media bio. With Canva’s easy-to-use website builder, you can drag and drop graphics, text, and other design elements, and have a professional-looking website published in minutes. Canva’s website templates speed things up even more. With hundreds of website builders on the market today, Canva provides one of the best solutions for those who value convenience, simplicity, and 0 technical know-how.