Website in 10 Days – A Step-by-Step Guide
It is absolutely possible to create a professional website within 10 days — and without any prior experience! With platforms like Wix that offer drag-and-drop functionality and pre-made designs, you can proceed step by step. Austrian businesses in particular benefit from this method, as local requirements such as imprint, privacy policy, and GDPR compliance can be easily implemented.
Your Benefits at a Glance:
- Time savings: With just 1–2 hours per day, you can reach your goal without neglecting your daily business.
- Easy implementation: Thanks to tools like Wix, you need neither programming skills nor expensive agencies.
- Legal compliance: Platforms like Wix support compliance with Austrian regulations.
Start with clear planning: define your goals, collect content, and choose a suitable design. After just a few days, you will have a functioning website that presents your brand professionally.
Day 1: Plan Your Website and Prepare Content
The first day of your 10-day plan lays the foundation for a successful website. Precise planning on this day saves time and effort in the following steps. Begin with clear goals and collect all necessary materials.
Define Business Goals and Required Features
Set Clear Goals with the SMART Method
Your website should do more than just look good — it must support your business objectives. Use the SMART method (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to define clear goals. For example: a cafe in Vienna might aim to increase revenue or acquire new customers.
Consider what main task your website should fulfil. Should it attract new customers, inform existing customers, or sell products directly? This decision influences everything else, from design choice to page structure.
Consider Your Target Audience and Regional Characteristics
Define your target audience precisely: age, interests, buying behaviour, and preferred communication channels. In Austria, regional differences are often decisive. A ski rental in Innsbruck targets a different audience than an IT service provider in Vienna. Also consider local characteristics, such as the preference for personal interaction and high trust in local businesses.
Plan Legal Requirements from the Start
Do not forget the legal requirements that apply in Austria: imprint, privacy policy, and general terms and conditions (GTC) must be easily accessible. Plan these elements in from the start to avoid later effort.
Once your goals are set, you can begin organising your content.
Collect and Structure Content
In the next step, collect and organise all the content needed for your website.
Write Texts in Austrian German
Create all the texts your website needs: an about page, service descriptions, contact information, and product details. Pay attention to using Austrian terms and spellings. Structure texts into short paragraphs and use subheadings and highlights to improve readability.
Organise Images and Branding Materials
Collect all visual elements you need: logos, product photos, and team images. The images should be high quality and authentically represent your business. Make sure they suit your target audience.
Also define a colour palette and fonts. Note the exact colour codes to ensure a consistent appearance. Consistency in colours and fonts strengthens your brand identity and builds trust.
Compile Contact Details and Business Information
Gather all important business information: address, phone number, email address, opening hours, and social media profiles. For Austrian businesses, additional details such as company register number, VAT number, and chamber membership are required — especially in the imprint. Also check your entry at Google My Business and prepare a Google Maps integration. This helps customers find their way and increases your local visibility.
Result of Day 1
By the end of Day 1, you have a clear roadmap for your website and all required content is at hand. With this solid foundation, you can start the technical implementation the next day.
Day 2: Create a Wix Account and Choose the Right Plan
After laying the groundwork on the first day, it is now time for technical implementation. The next step is to create a Wix account and select the appropriate plan.
Registration and Discovering the Wix Tools
Create a Free Account in Minutes
Registration with Wix is quick and free. This allows you to start creating your website immediately without investing money upfront. Simply visit Wix.com, click "Get Started," and sign up with your email address, Facebook, or Google account.
After signing up, Wix guides you through a brief profile questionnaire. Here you specify what type of website you want to create — whether an online shop, portfolio, blog, or restaurant page — and can directly set a name for your website.
Wix ADI or Wix Editor: Which Path Suits You?
Wix offers two options for creating your website:
- Wix ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence): Here, most of the process is automated. Based on your answers, Wix creates a website that you can customise later. This method is particularly suitable for beginners.
- Wix Editor: With a drag-and-drop interface, you have full control over the design and content of your website. This option is ideal if you want to make individual customisations.
A good starting point for newcomers is a test page with Wix ADI. Then you can select a design theme and determine which pages — such as "About Us," "Contact," or "Support" — should be included. Those who choose the Wix Editor begin with selecting a template and entering a brief description of their website.
Select Features Purposefully
During registration, Wix asks which features you want to integrate into your website. Options include:
- Chat functions
- Contact forms
- Blogs
- Booking systems
- Pricing plans
Initially, select only the features you truly need to avoid impacting your website's loading time. Additional features can be added at any time later.
Finding the Right Plan
Wix Plans for Austrian Businesses at a Glance
Wix offers two main categories of plans:
- Classic Editor Plans: These include Light, Core, Business, and Business Elite plans.
- Wix Studio Plans: These include Basic, Standard, Plus, and Elite plans.
Wix Studio plans often offer more flexibility and customisation options at comparable feature levels. All paid plans include a free domain in the first year, reliable hosting, AI tools, and 24/7 support. For customers in Austria, it is important to note that VAT is already included in the Euro prices of Wix Studio plans.
Recommendations by Business Size
For most small and medium-sized businesses in Austria, the Wix Studio Standard plan is a solid starting point. It offers all important features for online selling and can be easily upgraded as needed.
Your Progress After Day 2
By the end of the second day, you have a functioning Wix account set up and chosen the appropriate plan for your requirements. Tomorrow, you will move on to selecting and customising your website template.
Day 3: Select and Customise a Template
On the third day, you design the appearance of your website: you select a suitable template and adapt it to your brand.
Selecting the Best Template
Industry-Specific Templates for Your Needs
Wix provides a large selection of templates sorted by industry. For businesses in Austria, categories such as "Business & Services," "Restaurant & Food," or "Online Shop" may be particularly interesting. Each template is optimised for mobile devices and meets current web standards.
When selecting, you should consider not only the design but also the included features. Restaurant templates often already include areas for menus and reservations, while business templates frequently feature contact forms or service presentation options.
What to Look for When Choosing
Your website's loading speed is also influenced by the template. Avoid templates with too many animations or large image files if speed is a priority. Also ensure the template contains the structure you need, such as a blog section or gallery.
Check the Mobile-First Approach
Since many users in Austria browse on mobile, you should test the template on a smartphone. Check whether important elements like contact information or call-to-action buttons are clearly visible and easily accessible. Use these tests to optimally tailor the template to the Austrian market and your business.
Customising the Template for the Austrian Market
Incorporate Your Corporate Design
After selecting a template, customise it to your corporate identity. Start with the colour palette and replace the default colours with your company colours. Wix allows you to enter custom colour codes or select from a palette.
For fonts, you can either upload your own corporate fonts or select two matching Google Fonts — one for headings and one for body text. Do not use more than two different fonts to ensure a consistent appearance.
Localise and Personalise Content
Replace the placeholder texts with your own content. Swap out default template images for your own photos that authentically represent your business. If you do not have professional images, you can use royalty-free images — make sure they suit your target audience in Austria.
Consider Legal Requirements
Add legal pages such as imprint, privacy policy, and GTC and link them in the footer. Revise contact forms to comply with Austrian data protection requirements. Add checkboxes for consent to data processing — the exact text can be added later.
Your Progress After Day 3
After the third day, you have selected a template and adapted it to your brand. Your website now has a professional appearance and the basic structure is ready. The next day, you will focus on detailed page structure and navigation.
Day 4: Create Your Website Structure
On the fourth day, you lay the groundwork for a clear and user-friendly website structure. You create the most important pages and organise them in clear navigation. A good structure not only helps your visitors find their way but also helps search engines better understand your website.
Creating the Most Important Website Pages
Essential Pages for Austrian Businesses
Every professional website needs some fundamental pages that form the core of your online presence:
- Homepage: Your digital business card that shows at a glance who you are and what you offer.
- About Us: A page that builds trust. Here you can tell your story and highlight local connections — something particularly valued in Austria.
- Services or Products: Present your offering clearly and structured.
- Contact Page: This page should contain all important information such as address, phone number, and email. An embedded map makes it easier for your customers to find you.
Do not forget the legally required pages such as Imprint and Privacy Policy. These belong in the footer and should contain complete information about your company as well as transparent details about data processing.
Additional Pages as Needed
Depending on your business model, additional pages may be useful, such as:
- A Blog to share regular content.
- A FAQ page that answers frequently asked questions.
- References or customer reviews to strengthen your credibility.
- For online shops: GTC and Cancellation Policy, which are legally required.
Even if you do not fill these pages with content immediately, plan them into your structure so you can easily expand later.
