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Create You Own Website

In this guide, you will learn how to create your own website with your own domain and how to embed a working loyjoy chatbot on it.

Step 1: Register a domain​

Pick a Domain Name​

Think of a name you want for your website. It could be your business name, a personal name, or something creative. For example, if you have a cake shop, you might want "YummyCakes.com".

Check if the Domain is Available​

You’ll need to make sure no one else is using the domain name. Use for example GoDaddy or any other domain registrar to check if the domain is available.

Go to GoDaddy’s website.​

On the homepage, you’ll see a search bar where it says, "Find your perfect domain." Type the domain name you want (e.g., "YummyCakes.com") and click "Search." If the domain is available, it will say so and you can buy it. If it’s taken, GoDaddy will suggest similar names or different versions (like ".net" or ".co").

Register the Domain​

Once you find an available domain, click "Add to Cart." Follow the steps to create an account (if you don’t have one) and provide your details. Complete the payment to register the domain. You can choose to register it for one year or more. That’s it! You’ll own the domain now.

Step 2: Choose a website hosting service​

What is a Website Hosting Service?​

A website hosting service is a company that stores your website files and makes them accessible on the internet. When someone types your domain name into their browser, the hosting service sends your website files to their computer.

Choose a Hosting Service​

There are many hosting services to choose from. Some popular ones are: Netlify, GitHub Pages, Firebase, Cloudflare Pages.

Sign Up for a Hosting Service​

Go to the website of the hosting service you chose. Sign up for an account if you don’t have one. You may need to provide your email address and create a password. Some services may ask for your credit card details.

Connect Your Domain to the Hosting Service​

After you sign up, you’ll need to connect your domain to the hosting service. This is usually done by changing the domain’s DNS settings. The hosting service will provide you with instructions on how to do this.

Step 3: Create a Website​

Write Your Website Content in HTML​

Use a text editor of your choice to write the content of your website in HTML. HTML is a markup language that tells the browser how to display your content. You can learn HTML from many online tutorials. Here’s a simple example of an HTML file.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <meta charset="utf-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width">
    <title></title>
  </head>
  <body class="margin:0">
  </body>
</html>

Embed your experience in the HTML file​

Go to the publish tab of your experience to get your LoyJoy snippet and embed it in your website. One way to do this is to paste the snippet in the HTML file right before the closing </body> tag.

Step 4: Publish Your Website​

Upload Your Website Files​

After you’ve created your website, you need to upload the files to your hosting service. The hosting service will provide you with instructions on how to do this.

Visit Your Website​

Once you’ve uploaded your files, you can visit your website by typing your domain name into your browser. You should see your website with the LoyJoy chatbot embedded in it.