DomainFactory: The website kit in practice

DomainFactory: The website kit in practice

Mit dem Website-Baukasten von DomainFactory sind für schicke Onlineauftritte keine Vorkenntnisse mehr nötig.DomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

Expensive web designers were yesterday.With a modern homepage kit, your own homepage can be easily built up today.Computer BILD has taken a close look at the best homepage construction boxes in a large comparison test.Read here how to get a remarkable result with the website kit of domain factory and manageable effort.

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1. DomainFactory: First steps with the website kit2.DomainFactory: Adjust the template3.DomainFactory: Add content to the website4.DomainFactory: Premium functions of the website kit5.DomainFactory: More tips on website kit 6. Tips and tricks on other homepage construction boxes

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JimdoDomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

Jimdo

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Ionos

IonosDomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

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Wix

Wix

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Webnode

Webnode

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Godaddy

Godaddy

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Weebly

Weebly

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WellDomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

DomainFactory

DomainFactory

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One.comDomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

One.com

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Squarespace

SquarespaceDomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

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Site123

Site123

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Complete list: The best website construction boxes in the test

DomainFactory: First steps

Many of the functions of the DomainFactory website kit can already be tested free of charge.If you later choose one of the paid versions, you can simply take over everything you have created by then.Unfortunately, the company only provides 14 of the otherwise over 100 templates.So if it turns out after booking a paid package that a template would fit better than the previously tested, they have worked for free by then.Therefore, first try out some interesting things and, if you like the website kit, switch to a payment version at the earliest as earliest.An advantage at DomainFactory is that the contracts can be terminated monthly.At least you are not tied for a year or two if you will choose another provider later.

At DomainFactory, paying customers can choose from more than 100 website templates.

Um Ihre erste Homepage anzulegen, rufen Sie zunächst die Startseite von DomainFactory für den Website-Baukasten auf und klicken auf „zu den Tarifen“. Dort sind die verschiedenen Pakete mit ihren Details aufgelistet. Für den Test wählen Sie einfach einen der drei „Jetzt kostenlos starten“-Buttons, denn in der Gratisversion gibt es noch keine Unterschiede. Als Nächstes wird nun eine passende Vorlage ausgewählt. Fährt der Mauszeiger auf eine der Varianten, blenden die Optionen „Erstellung beginnen“ und „Vorschau“ ein. Die Vorschau zeigt die Desktop-, Tablet- und Smartphone-Ansicht gleichzeitig an. Über die vier Symbole in der Mitte der Kopfzeile ist es möglich, jede der Ansichten im Großformat aufzurufen. Wichtig bei der Wahl der Vorlage ist, dass deren Grundaufbau der geplanten Homepage so Well es geht nahekommt und hinterher nicht mehr als nötig angepasst werden muss. Haben Sie Ihre Entscheidung getroffen, klicken Sie auf „Erstellung beginnen“.

The desired template is now called up in the DomainFactory website. This is clearly structured. In the upper bar, you can always switch between the desktop, tablet and smartphone view via the three symbols on the left. Since all of the websites created are responsive, your presentation later adapts independently to the device of the page visitor used. With the magnifying glass symbol, the search is called up, with which the homepage design can be searched for certain strings. The "I" hides page information, the hook indicates whether the changes are (automatically) stored, and with the two curved arrows, processing steps can be undone or repeated. The preview link shows what the page on the different devices will look online later. The house symbol opens the dashboard with further information. The question mark is not useful for everyone, which unfortunately does not lead to help in German. Google Chrome users can help themselves by right -clicking on the page and selecting "Translation in German".

Nutzer von Google Chrome können sich die englischsprachigen Hilfeseiten von DomainFactory in Deutsch übersetzen lassen.DomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

If you want to keep the free website first and access it again later, you must register.Unfortunately, DomainFactory has not provided a direct link for this purpose in the website kit.We succeeded with a trick: Click on "Settings" in the edge column and under "SSL certificate" on "Create custom domain".On the next page, enter your email address, assign a password and choose "Register" for free.On the following page, simply click on "Back to the Editor" and the work can go on.DomainFactory now sends an email with a link that leads directly to the registration page for later processing.

DomainFactory: Adjust template

There are various options for designing the chosen template in the website kit from DomainFactory according to your own ideas.For example, if you are not satisfied with the specified font, you can change them for all existing and future elements at the same time.To do this, click the brush in the left edge column and then on "global text".Now the font for text boxes and the different sizes can be adjusted.However, keep in mind that the designers of the templates have caused a harmonious overall picture that can quickly become restless due to such changes.It is best to edit what seems absolutely necessary here.This applies in particular to things such as the standard presentation of the buttons and images or the background color, which can also be changed in this section.

The change between the individual pages is possible in the menu of the same name in the marginal column or with the navigation bar of the website design. To exchange the fill texts on one side for your own, just click on it, then the cursor becomes visible. A formatting bar with symbols appears above the text box, as is also known from programs such as Microsoft Office or LibreOffice. But be careful: if you make adjustments here, this box is no longer connected to the global design and is no longer changed with it. If there is a picture gallery, it can also be adapted directly to your own needs. If you click on it, the content window opens. Images that you do not need simply remove here by clicking on the cross or by selecting "Delete all images" at the top. The order can also be changed by clicking and pulling. Using "Add picture" or the box with the plus sign, call the picture collection of the DomainFactory website kit with numerous free pictures. These may be used for the homepage, but not for other purposes. Background images can also be replaced by clicking. The overview appears here when clicking on "Change picture".

DomainFactory provides numerous images for free use in the website kit.

New images can also be uploaded via the plus sign at the bottom left of the image selection window.You have to be careful here!Copyright violations or conflicts with other people can quickly occur because of their rights.An expensive warning may then flutter into the house.Under no circumstances should you simply use pictures of foreign websites for your own.An alternative are so -called stock photos of pages such as Fotolia, Shutterstock or Pixabay, which can also be used free of charge for a license fee.But there are also legal pitfalls here if certain references to the author are required.In case of doubt, it is best to stay with the free pictures of the DomainFactory website.

Eine weitere Möglichkeit, eine Galerie mit Inhalten zu füllen, ist die Verknüpfung mit dem eigenen Instagram-Account über den entsprechenden Link im Auswahlfenster. Dann werden bis zu 100 Ihrer neuesten Veröffentlichungen auf dem Social-Media-Portal angezeigt. Natürlich sollten diese ebenfalls rechtlich einwandfrei sein.DomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

DomainFactory: Add content

In order to design your own homepage individually, the website kit from DomainFactory provides over 60 elements.In addition to text and title fields, lists, galleries and videos, things such as countdown fields, animations and Facebook or Twitter feeds can be integrated.Companies have the option of displaying their locations on a card, inserting a contact form, setting up an appointment or table reservation and much more.The menu can be found under the corresponding point in the sidebar of the editor.However, the large offer harbors the risk of overloading the website.Our tip: regularly check what your future side visitors can see.Always think of the tablet and smartphone views.From the "Business" package for 9.99 euros per month, there is also the option of changing the mobile representations separately.

To add an element, just pull it out with the mouse to the website.If you now move it on the side, the editor blinds blue boxes in the places where it could be placed.When the mouse button is released, it is stored at the currently displayed area.Text boxes can now be described directly, for other elements, the machining window opens in which you can select pictures and symbols, fill tables, enter data or even make links to external portals such as Facebook and Twitter.

When pulling out new elements from the menu, the website kit from DomainFactory shows where they can be placed.

If a page is to be expanded, the website kit from DomainFactory offers the option of creating new sections or changing existing ones in size. To do this, drive the mouse on one of the horizontal boundary lines that are displayed when the pointer hovers above the area to be expanded. It becomes a double arrow directly on the line, which can be captured with the left mouse button in order to enlarge or reduce the surface. A plus sign also appears in the middle of the line. Click this to create a new section. The additional space created can now be designed as desired. Via the "pages" menu in the edge column, it is also possible to change the side order in the DomainFactory website editor. To do this, drive the mouse pointer to the three points next to the corresponding menu entry until a cross appears. With the left mouse button pressed, the entry can now be moved. If a page is to appear as a underside in a fold -out menu in the navigation bar, the line is simply moved to the right under the desired main page and stored there.

So that your new website is also found by potential customers, you should already optimize it for search engines in the website kit of DomainFactory.In addition, some entries in the "Settings" menu under "SEO" (Search Engine Optimization) must be made.Helpful tips for this, for example, gives the start guide for search engine optimization from Primus Google.

Premium-Funktionen des Website-BaukastensDomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

New pages can also be created in the DomainFactory website kit, but only with a paid package. Then there is also the practical insites. This makes it possible to display visitors individual sides and elements. For example, people from certain cities can see special offers or owners of mobile devices something different from desktop users. The time of the visit can also play a role or whether it is a new customer. Perhaps you would like to have a small welcome video played for everyone who visits your site for the first time. Then call the "Personalize" menu in the left column and "new rule". Under "New Visitors", select the "Select" button and then "Edit Rule". On the next pages, they only go to "Next" until the video box is displayed. A click on it opens the content window in which a video can be uploaded or a YouTube or Vimeo address can be entered.

The DomainFactory website kit offers the option of automatically showing selected groups of visitor groups.

If you want to open an online shop, you have to invest between 20 euros (up to 100 items) and 50 euros (unlimited number) per month, you will receive an extensive tool box for the construction and product presentation.Not only material products can be offered, but also digital goods such as e-books or software.The color scheme of the web shop automatically adjusts the website kit from DomainFactory to the rest of the homepage.There are over 30 possible payment providers for the cash register, and various senders are also available.In any case, make sure that there are enough options for payment in your shop.Many customers have clear preferences and may still break the purchase at the cash register.

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More tips on the website kit

If the homepage created with the website kit from DomainFactory is operated in an entrepreneurial manner, it will definitely need an imprint.To set this up, first create a new main page in the "Pages" menu.It must get the name "Imprint" so that it is displayed in the navigation bar.Now pull a text field from the "elements" menu.There are now some mandatory information.In order to put on the whole thing simple and warning, you can use the IMPRESTUM generator from ERecht24.

Die obligatorische Cookie-Benachrichtigung aktivieren Sie, indem Sie unter „Einstellungen“ in der Rubrik „Datenschutzeinstellungen“ den Schalter neben dem entsprechenden Eintrag umlegen. Die ebenfalls pflichtgemäße Datenschutzerklärung lässt sich dort per „Datenschutzseite anpassen“ freischalten. Der damit vom Website-Baukasten selbst generierte Text wird von DomainFactory als DSGVO-konform bezeichnet. Er muss jedoch erst ergänzt werden, und verantwortlich sind letztlich Sie als Seitenbetreiber. Unter Umständen ist es besser, wie beim Impressum beschrieben eine eigene Seite, diesmal mit dem Titel „Datenschutz“, anzulegen und den Inhalt beispielsweise mit dem Datenschutzgenerator von eRecht24 zu erstellen. Um Nutzereinwilligungen zu Trackingaktivitäten und Datenspeicherung einzuholen, können Sie außerdem unter dem Menüpunkt „My Apps" das Programm Usercentrics hinzufügen und mithilfe des Assistenten einrichten. Um Ihre Präsenz auf die derzeit häufigsten Abmahngründe abzuklopfen, können Sie auch den kostenlosen Abmahncheck der Kölner Medienrechtskanzlei Wilde, Beuger und Solmecke nutzen.DomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

With the help of the generators of eRecht24, the imprint and data protection declaration in the website kit from DomainFactory can be created.

Zu Weller Letzt ist für eine DSGVO-konforme Homepage eine sichere Seite (https://) wichtig, damit Nutzerdaten stets verschlüsselt übertragen werden. Das dafür erforderliche SSL-Zertifikat ist in allen Paketen des Website-Baukastens von DomainFactory kostenlos enthalten. Falls nicht schon geschehen, wird zunächst eine eigene Domain eingerichtet, die es für ein Jahr gratis gibt. Dazu wählen Sie im Kundenmenü in der Gesamtübersicht „Neue Domain bestellen“ und suchen sich einen passenden Namen aus, der noch nicht existiert. Zwar stehen neben den Adressen Preise, diese gelten aber erst ab dem zweiten Jahr der Nutzung. Achten Sie bei der Wahl des Domainnamens darauf, dass damit keine Namens- oder Markenrechte verletzt werden, sonst droht eine teure Abmahnung. Das ist umso schlimmer, wenn Sie Ihre Internetadresse bereits etabliert haben und sie dann ändern müssen. Gegebenenfalls ist es da günstiger, vorweg Expertenrat einzuholen. Haben Sie Ihre Wahl getroffen, legen Sie sie in den Warenkorb und klicken auf "Weiter". Auf der folgenden Seite tragen Sie unter "Webadresse" die neue Domain ein und schließen die Bestellung ab.

It can take up to 24 hours before the domain is actually accessible, but usually it works much faster. The new address can then be seen in the menu of the website kit under "Settings" in the "SSL certificate" division, and the "Create SSL certificate" button is activated. Click on the process. This can also take a few hours. As soon as it is complete, you will receive an email. Now your customers automatically reach a safe side after calling up their domain name. In order for your homepage to be displayed, you have to put it online. To do this, click "Publish" in the editor at the top. Unfortunately, the DomainFactory website editor only creates a backup of the homepage from the business package for 9.99 euros per month and the homepage is automatically published. In the "Settings" menu under "Copy of the website", own fuses are then possible. Up to ten copies are saved.

Tips and tricks for other homepage construction boxes

Und wie funktionieren andere Homepage-Baukästen in der Praxis? COMPUTER BILD hat auch zu Anbietern wie Ionos, Jimdo und One.com passende Tricks für Sie parat. Diese Ratgeber gibt es derzeit:

Ratgeber: "Ionos Homepage-Baukasten: Fix zur eigenen Website mit Onlineshop".

Ratgeber: "Jimdo: In 10 Schritten zur eigenen Jimdo-Website".DomainFactory: Der Website-Baukasten in der Praxis

Guide: "One.com: Tricks for the website kit".

Guide: "Create WordPress websites: Instructions for beginners".

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