Before entering the platform, four essential pieces are required to build your website. After following the onboarding steps below, you'll have everything you need to get started.
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To begin, you’ll need a domain name and hosting. (You can think of your domain name as your home address and your hosting as your monthly mortgage or rent.) Click the option to the right that describes your current situation.
IMPORTANT: The Swyft Sites platform is incompatible with Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace. Because all client sites are built on the WordPress platform, you’ll need website hosting capable of running WordPress.
If your current host is capable of running WordPress, you may continue to Step 2 below. If you’re currently using Wix, Weebly, or Squarespace, please contact support(@)swyftsites.com for help.
To use our recommended host, follow the instructions below. If you’d like to use a different hosting service, please sign up before proceeding to Step 2 below.
To use our recommended domain registrar and host, follow the steps below. If you’d like to use a different service, please sign up before continuing to Step 2 below.
Next, you’ll need domain email, which is email that ends with your domain name (ex: jane@janesmith.com). For this service, we highly recommend Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). Click the option to the right that describes your current situation.
Brilliant! You may continue to Step 3 below.
Follow the instructions below to sign up with Google Workspace (Formerly G Suite) to manage your domain email.
11. You’ll then be asked to verify your domain to begin using domain email. Follow instructions given. If you need help, please contact us at support(@)swyftsites.com.
We recommend using Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) for domain email. Results have shown greater success in receiving emails submitted through your site when using Google. If you’d like to transfer, contact support(@)swyftsites.com for help.
If you’d like to remain with your current provider, you may continue to Step 3 below.
You’ll then need an email marketing service. This is used to build and communicate with your email list. We highly recommend MailerLite (free up to 1,000 subscribers), though you can use a range of other services. Click the option to the right that describes your current situation.
Excellent! You may continue to Step 4 below.
If you’d like to use our preferred service, MailerLite, no further action is required. We’ll create a free account for you and you may continue to Step 4 below.
While we recommend MailerLite, you’re not required to change providers. We also work with MailChimp, ConvertKit, AWeber, ActiveCampaign, GetResponse, and Drip. If your service is not listed, please contact support(@)swyftsites.com.
You may continue to Step 4 below.
Finally, you’ll need an online scheduler. This will allow visitors to schedule discovery calls directly on your website. For this service, we highly recommend Calendly (free and simple). Click below to learn more about each service. When ready, click the option to the right that describes your current situation.
Fantastic! You may continue to your intake form below.
If you’d like to use our preferred free service, Calendly, no further action is required. We’ll create a free account for you and you may continue to your intake form below.
While we recommend Calendly, you’re not required to change providers. However, you will be responsible for setting up your own discovery call appointment.
You may continue to your intake form below.
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We’ll now gather information to access the accounts above in order to build your website. If you’re uncomfortable sharing current passwords, we suggest creating temporary logins.