Website platforms from IONOS

A home page is usually the first page that is launched when you open up a website. It's the first page a user sees and leads the way to other pages.

Some people call a website a homepage, but they’re not the same thing. A home page is one of several web pages on a website.

MyWebsite Now Starter and Plus plan

IONOS provides a beginner-friendly website builder to create you site, providing you also with your desired domain and email addresses. Take advantage of design templates, drag and drop builder, and customization options to make your ideas into a tangible website.

The Website Design Service creates your website for you

If you don’t have the time to design your own website, you can hire our Website Design Service. A team of experienced designers, copywriters, and SEO experts will take over and see through the creation of your website. The process is simple. Once, you’ve selected the Website Design Service, our experts will set up a call to discuss your needs and design ideas. You can still use your own images and web copy or ask us to edit them. Your website is only published once you are completely happy with it.

Before you publish your website, it's best to ensure your website adheres to local and national data protection legislation and doesn’t contain third-party content that is copyright-protected.

If you’re looking to reach readers or consumers in Europe, you will want to ensure that your website conforms to the EU's GDPR regulations:

• Add a privacy policy to your website.
• Obtain permission from website visitors before saving cookies.
• Make sure your website is SSL-encrypted.
• Only collect necessary data on a contact form.
• Avoid social media plugins (Facebook Like buttons, YouTube videos, etc.,) or configure them to adhere to data protection regulations.
• Choose a website analysis tool that conforms with regulations.
• If you need to save personal user data, you may need to look at this topic in more detail.

What goes into a legal disclaimer?

A legal disclaimer is a useful addition to any website. It protects your rights and limits your liabilities.

• Include the rights you want to protect in your disclaimer such as ownership over intellectual property.
• Disclaimers can also include possible risks and hazards people could experience from using your products, for example.
• Inform readers that all content is just an opinion.
• Disclaim that not all information may be accurate or could change.
• Inform readers that your content is not professional advice.

Generally, the type of disclaimer you add will depend on the type of website and service you operate.

With IONOS website builders, MyWebsite Now Starter and Plus, your website will automatically have a responsive design that works on all devices, including PCs, smartphones, and tablets.

This still rings true when you use our Website Design Service, which is a standard features with no additional commision or charge.

Also, when you create a website using WordPress, it will auto-adapt for smartphones and tablets. All free and paid design templates from WordPress, also called themes, offer this feature by default.

Creating and customizing the design for a website is easy with IONOS's MyWebsite Now website builder, simply pick a template and go from there.

There's a template for everything with a wide selection for every industry or profession. After picking your template, customize your design by adding content and choosing color themes, different fonts, and images.

Looking for more information on web design before you select a template? Check out our guide “The basics of web design”.

Blogs have become an integral part of many websites, because it provides current and meaningful content to your visitors. It allows you to share news and updates with your clients, consumers, and other interested parties directly.

This adds value and sets your website apart from the competition. A company blog is useful to boost the reach of your website. Google rewards websites that feature quality, relevant, and up-to-date content with a higher search ranking. If you regularly publish quality content on your blog, your website will become more visible and your business will be more successful.

Share knowledge on a topic that interests your customers. For example, if you're sell cleaning products, a blog that features cleaning tips could make sense. In this way, you can help your customers and come across as an expert within your field. It’s a marketing advantage that shouldn't be underestimated.

Want to create a website and connect it to your external blog? Our guide provides plenty of useful tips to help you do so: “Creating a blog: step by step guide”.