How to Build a Website in 2026 (Full Tutorial)

Build a professional one-page website for your business in an afternoon. 👉 Get the free Website Copy Planner so you know exactly what to write: https://jennielakenan.com/copyplanner In this video, I walk you through building a website for your business from scratch using WordPress. We're following three rules: no coding allowed, costs less than a fancy dinner, and total ownership of everything you build. I'll show you why a single focused page outperforms a bloated 10-page site, and we'll build one together, start to finish. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why WordPress beats Wix and Squarespace for serious business owners ✅ How to buy your domain and hosting in one step with SiteGround ✅ The exact one-page layout that turns visitors into consults ✅ The mobile editing trick that makes your site look great on every device ✅ How to go from blank screen to live website in one afternoon Chapters: 0:00 — Why most business websites fail 0:00 — Pick a platform 0:00 — Domain and hosting setup 0:00 — Install WordPress, theme, and Elementor 0:00 — Build your one-page site 0:00 — Editing for mobile 0:00 — Go live Links Mentioned: ➡️ Free Website Copy Planner: https://jennielakenan.com/copyplanner ➡️ Website Kit for Coaches: https://jennielakenan.com/kit ➡️ SiteGround (hosting + domain): https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=dc9daf45231a886db6ee07856459fbf7 Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Work With Me: 👉 Custom Website Design. For established coaches ready to uplevel their online presence with a strategic, custom-designed website: https://jennielakenan.com/web-design-for-coaches/ 👉 Website Kit for Coaches. Website templates and tutorials that take you from no website to a simple, stunning site in a day: https://jennielakenan.com/kit/ 👉 Website Care Plans. Hire my team as your go-to web partner to maintain and update your existing WordPress site: https://jennielakenan.com/website-care About Jennie Lakenan: I'm a StoryBrand Certified messaging guide who has built over 150 websites for coaches. I help coaches clarify their message and create websites that convert visitors into client conversations. 👋 C0NNECT WITH ME 👋 ▶️ Website: https://jennielakenan.com/ ▶️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennielakenan/ ▶️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-lakenan/ ▶️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennielakenan/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennielakenanofficial/ ▶️ Email: contact@jennielakenan.com