How to Create a Wix Homepage: Step-by-Step Tutorial

This walkthrough focuses on the practical basics of a simple business homepage. The steps shown in the video are:

1. Sign up for Wix.
2. Choose a business website.
3. Name the site and pick your goals.
4. Generate a starting design.
5. Edit text, images, buttons, and sections.
6. Customize the contact form and map.
7. Add extra pages or apps if needed.
8. Preview and publish.
9. Upgrade if you want your own domain.

That makes this tutorial best for beginners who want a homepage online quickly, not for someone building a large custom site from scratch.

Julian starts from the Wix sign-up page and notes that it may look slightly different for you. The important part is simply to enter your email, click Start now, and create an account with email and password, or sign up with Google or Facebook.

Wix then asks what kind of website you want to create. In the video, he selects Business website and moves on.

After that, Wix asks for your website name and goals. The examples he mentions are:

• selling a product
• offering a service
• promoting your business

Wix also suggests extra functions such as chat, an online store, or booking features. You do not need to finalize every detail here, but these choices help shape the starting setup.

If you want to explore the no-cost version first, this related guide on building a free Wix website is a useful companion.

From the dashboard, Julian clicks Design your site. Wix presents two options:

• choose a pre-made template
• let Wix AI create a page for you

In the video, he picks the first option because he says everything can still be customized later in the editor. Wix then takes him through a guided setup where you can add details like:

• your logo
• site name
• email
• social media accounts
• visual style

For style, he chooses the minimalistic option. Wix then generates three homepage variations: a dark version, a light version, and a mixed design. He selects the middle option.

Wix also offers to add extra pages at this stage, such as:

• About
• Services
• Products
• Team

Julian skips that for now and clicks Go to editor instead.

Once inside the editor, the generated homepage is already split into clear sections. In his example, the page includes:

• a top hero section with an image
• an About Me section
• a contact section near the bottom

He points out a few useful controls right away:

• desktop and mobile view toggles at the top
• undo and redo
• zoom in and out
• publish button
• left sidebar for adding elements

The biggest advantage shown in the demo is that Wix is a true drag-and-drop editor. You can click directly into text, resize elements, and move them around visually instead of working in code.

The first edits in the video happen in the top section of the homepage. Julian clicks the headline text and rewrites it directly on the page.

Under the headline, there is a button. In his generated layout, he finds that button hard to notice, so he makes two changes:

1. changes the button color to a light green
2. makes the button larger

He also drags the button to a better position. This is a good example of how small design tweaks can make the homepage easier to use without rebuilding the section.

One important tip from the video: every button should link somewhere. Wix lets you link a button to:

• another page on your site
• an external web address
• a phone number

That phone option is especially useful for local businesses, because a visitor on mobile can tap the button and call immediately.

Next, Julian changes the hero background image. He clicks Change Strip Background, and Wix offers three background types:

• color
• video
• image

He chooses image. From there, you can either upload your own file, drag and drop it from your desktop, use Google Drive, or search Wix’s stock image library.

In the video, he searches for business and selects a stock photo from Wix’s library. Wix then inserts it automatically at the top of the site.

The same editing approach continues as he scrolls down the homepage. In the About section, he updates:

• the headline
• the paragraph text
• the image

He also points out that the lower sections can be used to describe your services. This is useful because most small-business homepages need more than just a hero banner; they also need a quick explanation of what the business actually offers.

What each section is doing in the demo

One of the more useful parts of this tutorial is the contact section. The template already includes a form, and Julian shows that you can either keep it or customize it.

If you need more information from visitors, you can click Add a new field and choose extra input types from a dropdown. The example he gives is adding a field such as date of birth, but the bigger point is that the form is flexible.

He also shows that you can add your:

• address
• opening hours
• map location

When you click Manage location and enter your address, Google Maps focuses automatically on that location inside the page. For many service businesses, that is one of the most practical sections on the homepage because it answers the visitor’s next question immediately: where are you, and how do I contact you?

At the bottom, the template also includes a newsletter subscription field. Julian notes that Wix can also be used for email campaigns, so visitors who subscribe can later receive newsletter emails from you.

Wix does not lock you into the generated homepage. Julian zooms out to show that each section is predefined by the template, which means you can delete any section you do not want.

To add a new one, click Add Section. Wix then opens a panel with section templates. His example is a Team section, which can be added automatically and then filled with team photos and short bios.

If you need a completely new page rather than another homepage section, go to Pages and Menu. In the video, he adds a Projects page. Wix offers several page templates, and once one is selected, it gets added to the top navigation automatically.

This matters because many people start with a homepage only, then later expand into a fuller site structure with pages for projects, services, or team members.

Apps shown in the walkthrough

Julian also opens the Wix App Market, which is where you extend the site’s features. The examples he mentions are:

If selling online is your priority, the next step after this homepage guide is a dedicated Wix eCommerce website tutorial.

Before publishing, Julian uses the preview option to see the site the way a visitor would. He also highlights the desktop and mobile views earlier in the editor, which is worth checking before you go live.

If everything looks right, click Publish. Wix then publishes the website for you on a default Wix URL.

In the video, he shows that this first published address is a wixsite.com domain rather than a custom branded domain. That is enough if you want to share the site quickly with friends, family, or early visitors, but it is not the final setup most businesses want.

To connect a custom domain, Julian exits the editor and returns to the dashboard. There, he enters a domain name idea and Wix checks whether it is available.

The important limitation appears here: Wix asks you to upgrade to a paid plan to use your own domain. In the video, Julian recommends the Combo package because he says it includes a free domain for one year.

He does not go into pricing details, but he does show the basic flow:

1. click Get it after finding the domain
2. click Upgrade now
3. choose a website plan
4. choose monthly or yearly billing
5. pay by credit card or PayPal

Free publishing vs custom domain

If you are at this stage, the related Wix SEO Basics guide is a smart next read before you start promoting the site.

Several strengths are clear from Julian’s walkthrough. The editor makes common homepage tasks fast: editing text, swapping images, moving buttons, and adding sections are all done visually.

The business-focused defaults are also useful. A starting homepage with hero, about, services, contact form, address, map, and newsletter is a solid base for many small businesses.

The main trade-off shown in the video is branding. You can publish quickly for free, but if you want a professional custom domain, you will need a paid plan.

Based on this walkthrough, Wix is a strong choice for beginners who want a business homepage without touching code. The easiest wins are the drag-and-drop editing, stock image search, built-in contact form, and the ability to add pages or business apps later.

The main downside is simple: the free version is fine for testing, but a custom domain requires an upgrade. If that fits your plan, Wix looks like a practical place to start. Try Wix for free.