1 & 1: Create homepage - instructions
With this practical tip, we provide you with instructions for creating your 1 & 1 homepage. It is important to have a basic understanding of the system, as this is the only way to create your homepage on your own.
Create homepage at 1 & 1: The most important functions of the system
When you visit your website, you can change it as you wish and adapt it to your wishes. You will find some tools from 1 & 1 on the right-hand side that will help you to optimally set up your homepage. In the following we explain the most important points.
- First steps: There are numerous introductory videos to help you deal with the system. If you have any questions and are getting started, it is worth heading to this point.
- Layout: In this section you can adjust the layout of your page. Decide between templates that are tailored to your subject or professional field, or create the layout yourself if you have appropriate HTML knowledge. If this is not the case, you can also customize some of the layouts. Make sure, however, to select "Flexible Layouts" in the search filter, because not all can be edited. Layouts can also be saved in the watch list if you are still unsure.
- Style: At this point - depending on the layout selection - the colors and fonts can be changed. If you have not chosen a flexible layout, the functions are significantly restricted. Here you can usually choose from a range of colors.
- Manage pages: At this point you can manage the different pages that belong to your homepage. For example, if you have items such as "About me" or "About us" as well as "Services" and "Imprint" on your homepage, you can determine the order in which these should be displayed. The pages can also be saved as a template. You can add new pages and corresponding sub-pages and protect the pages with a password. If you want to hide a page for a certain period of time, you can also do this here and restrict the visibility.
- Insert elements: This is the most important point when it comes to filling the homepage with life. At this point, text fields and pictures as well as videos, picture galleries, but also opening hours, social networks and the blog can be inserted. The functions are very versatile and you should therefore take a close look at each subcategory at the beginning and see whether it fits your website.
- Add web apps: If you want to embed YouTube, a live chat or newspapers as well as Internet portals and magazines on your homepage, then it is worthwhile to go to this category. Here you will find a large selection of interesting apps. If you are unsure, the "Recommendations" tab provides you with suitable apps for your industry.
- Settings: At this point you determine, for example, whether your homepage should currently be online or offline, which password you want to assign and what your copyright line should look like.
- Search engines: This section is important for all matters relating to search engine-optimized content. You can use an SEO tool from 1 & 1 and use it to design your page step by step for search engine optimization.
- Control Center: Clicking the Control Center opens a new tab. Here you can view your invoices, open the email inbox and manage other relevant information about your 1 & 1 homepage.
Assistance with questions about the 1 & 1 website
In the second section of the toolbar you will find helpful information you need if you have a problem with the page or are unable to get anywhere else. You can see the functions in detail here:
- Help: The name already says it: At this point you get support and can work through a forum with questions.
- Contact: If this does not help you, you can also contact a 1 & 1 employee. This can usually be reached by phone, email or even chat. Inquiries are usually processed quickly.
- Expand package: This point helps you to change the package. Here you can see what possible options you have at 1 & 1.
Social media: How to get your 1 & 1 website ready for social networks
Social media is becoming increasingly important for almost every industry, which is why 1 & 1 has donated a separate category to the whole. You can find out which functions you will find there:
- Facebook settings: Under this point it is possible to link the website with the Facebook page. In addition to the pure connection, the Facebook cover picture can also be edited here.
- Manage content: The individual tabs that you can find on Facebook can be edited here. For example, you can enter the imprint of your page on Facebook. But the home page or a description can also be added as a separate tab on Facebook. You can also choose the image yourself, if you wish.
- Social Media Manager: To further advance your SEO, 1 & 1 has its own SEO expert or the tool just mentioned, depending on the package choice. In this way, the content can be filled with relevant keywords.
- Tips and tricks: If you are completely ignorant of the topic of social media, you will get practical tips here and can check and edit each individual element step by step.
1 & 1 homepage: Think of mobile devices
In addition to the presentation on the WWW, there is also the presentation on mobile devices. 1 & 1 came up with a clever tool to check what this looks like in practice. It is located on the top left of the screen. With this function you can easily switch between the desktop and mobile device view. This makes it easier to optimally display your own content on both devices.
After you have set up your homepage, it is sometimes worthwhile to create a subdomain for your 1 & 1 homapge. This is particularly useful if you run a shop or run a blog. If you are not yet able to find your way around the Control Center at 1 & 1, this practical tip will help you to get to know the most important functions better.