Website Creation From MBVI: 4 Steps With How To’s
Sit back and let us create a stunning, modern digital home for your business — one designed to impress your clients and guests from the moment they arrive. Below, you’ll find answers to common questions along with a step-by-step guide outlining exactly what to expect as we bring your new website to life.
Step 1
Onboarding
Now that your website order has been placed, it’s time to get you onboarded!
To help us turn your vision into a website that truly reflects your business, we’ll need to gather some key information from you in the onboarding form below. The more detail you can provide, the better we can tailor the design, content, and overall experience to your goals.
Don’t have a clear creative direction yet? No worries — that’s what we’re here for. We can help guide the look, feel, and overall direction of your new website.
After you submit the onboard form, we will review the information and materials you've provided. If we need any additional details or media to enhance the website, we'll reach out to request them. We may also contact you for clarifications to ensure everything is accurate and aligns with your vision. If no further information is needed, we'll proceed directly with designing your website.
Step 2
Begin Website Creation
The site creation will initially take place in our Squarespace account. Once the site is completed, typically within 1-2 weeks, it will be transferred to your account (see step 4). At that time, you can review the site and request any minor adjustments.
Step 3
Sign Up with Squarespace and Choose a Plan
We will now send an invite to gain access to the website to an email of your choice.* You should now see the website in your dashboard once you accept the invite from your email.
*Tip: We recommend signing up with a Google (Gmail) account. Creating a business-specific Google email will help in the long run, especially if the SEO Add-On was purchased.
After signing up via the link we sent, you will see the website in your dashboard.
You will then need to register with Squarespace and purchase a plan to host the site.
To get started, click the 3 small dots on the right and then “Billing” (screenshot below).
Now in the Billing section of Settings, click “Subscriptions”. On the next screen click where it says “Website” under Trail Subscriptions.
You will now be on the screen to select and purchase a plan. We recommend purchasing the Business plan for most websites.
Follow the prompts to purchase.
Step 4
Purchase a Domain
We recommend purchasing a domain (the URL starting with “www” through Squarespace (here’s how). However, if you prefer to use another hosting service such as GoDaddy, we can direct it to the website when it is ready to be live.
*Note: We will discuss which domain is best, but avoid lengthy domains or one with a “ -”. These are not ideal for Search Engine Optimization.
If you prefer to have multiple domains that redirect, we can adjust the DNS settings to point them to the main domain.
If you run into any issues or have any questions, feel free to email us at mbvi@mediaboostvi.com to schedule a screensharing video call.