Wix Tutorial

 

Hi everyone! For my final project, I used Wix to create my classroom website. Wix is a fairly easy to use website builder that gives users large amounts of creativity. While Wix does have free to use options, there are also paid for premiums that some users may find helpful. However, in my opinion, you definitely do not need one to create a classroom website. Another important thing to know about Wix is that they do offer generative AI for those who want to use it. It is very easy to opt out (which I did for the assignment), but it is just as easy to opt in. While I can see the benefits of generative AI, if someone is unfamiliar with how AI works, it may be more of a hinderance than a help. 

Step 1: Go to Wix's website and click "get started" on the main page. 

Step 2: Create an account or sign up through Google. 

In my opinion, it is easier to sign up through Google - it makes the process really quick and easy. 

Step 3: Answer Wix's pre-generated questions. They will help direct you to pre-made templates that you can customize and change. 

I recommend choosing "for myself, my business, or a friend." 

Step 4: Choose whether or not you want to use generative AI. 

I chose, "set up without chat." If you wish to use generative AI, simply select "start chat."

Step 5: Pick what type of business you want to create or skip. 

I chose blog for both this tutorial and for my final project website. 

Step 6: Name your website. 

Step 7: Choose your site goals. 

Step 8: Choose the apps you want to add. There are MANY different apps and they are easy to add later, so don't stress if you're not sure what apps you need right now. 

Step 9: Finish designing your site. The rest of the experience is highly dependent on what you need. I recommend playing around with different settings to get familiar or visiting one of their tutorials which are easy to find on Wix, Google, or YouTube. 

Let me know if you have any questions or want to know more about my experience using Wix!