Why Create Your Website Yourself
Creating your website on your own allows you to:
Have complete control over the content, design, and features.
Save time by setting up your site directly as soon as all information is ready.
Customize your identity so it perfectly reflects your business.
Example: a restaurant that updates its own menus and photos can instantly highlight its daily specials without waiting for an external party.
Prerequisites Before Starting
Before creating your site, ensure you have:
Your business information: name, category, address, phone, hours.
Visual content: photos, videos, logos, and useful documents.
CentralApp account: to create your site, you need an active account.
Browser and internet connection: use an up-to-date browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) with a stable connection.
Domain name: if you want a custom domain, prepare your options (lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, minimum 3 characters).
Tip: preparing all your elements beforehand speeds up the process and reduces errors.
How to Create Your Site Step by Step
Create Your CentralApp Account
Go to CentralApp Sign-up.
Fill in your information: First Name, Last Name, Email Address.
Set a secure password (minimum 8 characters, including 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase, 1 number, and 1 special character).
Confirm your password and accept the terms of use and sale.
Click Create my account to finalize.
Create Your Website
Choose Your Starting Point
Create with Google: import information from your Google profile for a ready site in a few minutes.
Create from scratch: start from zero for complete customization.
Provide Essential Information
If you create from scratch:
Business name
Main category (activity)
Address
Main language of the site
Define Your Branding
Select a font style and design that represent your visual identity. You can adjust these choices later.
Choose a Domain
You can choose an integrated domain (example.cover.page) or create a new custom subdomain (lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only, minimum 3 characters).
Your Cover page is always accessible from this domain and it never expires. When you set a custom domain, your traffic will be redirected to your custom domain.
Integrated domain: example.cover.page, always accessible and never expires.
Custom domain: unique subdomain with lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens (minimum 3 characters). Your traffic will automatically be redirected to this domain.
Congratulations, your site is created! Click Back to access your dashboard and start editing.
Feed and Customize Your Site
The site editor is your tool to manage all elements of your site:
Key information: contact details, description, photos, hours, videos, labels, and virtual tours.
Interactive features: menus, services, reservations, orders, forms... to better interact with your customers.
Advanced management: visual identity, domain name, languages, analytics, legal information, billing, and user access.
Best Practices for a High-Performance Site
Completeness: fill out all sections for a rich user experience.
Visual consistency: fonts, colors, and images should reflect your brand.
SEO optimization: use relevant keywords in your texts, titles, and descriptions.
Regular updates: update menus, events, and promotions.
Test the site: check all features on both desktop and mobile.
Tip: use visuals and videos to make your site more attractive and improve the time visitors spend on it.