How to build a website in 3 simple steps - Zoho Sites
Say goodbye to coding and launch your website in no time with Zoho Sites. Our simple drag-and-drop tools, customizable templates, and stunning design features mean you can create your website in minutes!
- CREATE
Your vision, our tools—build a stunning website with zero hassle that's made for speed and ease.
- MANAGE
Whether it’s selling your story or a product—connect, convert, and take full control of your digital presence.
- GROW
Secure your site and watch it thrive—trusted tools and powerful solutions built for scalable growth and success.
- CREATE
- MANAGE
- GROW
CREATE
Zero coding knowledge = Zero worries!You can now design a website precisely how you want without knowing how to write a single line of code. Simple creation, flawless execution.
- Infrastructure
Zoho's secure hosting solutions mean zero server worries, and free SSL certificates ensure stress-free browsing. Plus, domain management is a breeze: find, register, and auto-renew your preferred online address. Now is the perfect time to build, launch, and dominate the online space.
- Site builder
You can personalize your site with stunning logos, cool shapers, and endless sections, all while adding loads of amazing details. You can even embed versatile forms and elaborate mega-menus for a truly remarkable user experience!
- Pre-designed templates
You pick the industry; we provide the template. Dive into an assorted selection of pre-designed website templates to customize your website to perfection. With 200+ sections, create stunning, mobile responsive, and SEO-friendly websites that stand out from the chaos!
- Visual editor
Create a custom website exactly as you wish—vibrant banners, dazzling headers, and perfect blog layouts. Your vision comes to life just as you imagine it. All things magical are about to get real, thanks to our visual editor!
- Elements and imagery
Build fast with high-resolution images, lively animations, and highly customizable elements like text, icons, and buttons. Make your story even more captivating by adding a variety of multimedia content and stunning photo albums to go with it.
- Code customization
Unlock full creative control with our code customization tools to design without limits. Embed clean code snippets for functional widgets, tweak headers and footers for plugins or trackers, and build custom templates with HTML, CSS, and JS.
MANAGE
Your new go-to spot: Content, sales, and control all in one place.Your website doesn't just look great anymore—it becomes a breeze to manage! Take full control of your website’s backend with powerful tools that simplify content creation, user collaboration, ecommerce, and audience engagement.
- Pages and files
Simplify website management with Zoho Sites’ smart page and file tools. Easily create, edit, or schedule pages using version control and draft mode. Stay perfectly organized with a clean file structure—speeding up publishing and delivering a smooth, flawless experience every time.
- Blog
Turn your ideas into stories that spark connection and drive traffic. With Zoho Sites, effortlessly schedule blogs, organize content with smart tags, and create vibrant conversations through moderated comments.
- Social engagement
Keep the conversation alive around the clock with Zoho Sites! Dive into real-time comments that spark connections and showcase all your social profiles in one spot. Share your story on all social media platforms with smart automation—saving time while turning followers into a buzzing community that grows itself.
- Access control
Set custom permissions, share exclusive content, and create private member areas that feel personal and secure. Whether it’s premium blogs or hidden pages, you’re building more than a website—you’re crafting a tailored experience they’ll keep coming back for.
- User management
From full-access owners to focused guest roles, assign the right people to the right tasks—no overlaps, no confusion. Keep your site secure, updates seamless, and creativity flowing. It’s smart collaboration, made simple—so your team can build better, together.
- Collaboration
Work smarter, not harder with Zoho Sites’ powerful collaboration tools. Automate bookings, manage schedules effortlessly, and connect with visitors in real time. With Zoho Bookings and SalesIQ, turn every interaction into an opportunity—boosting productivity, engagement, and growth without missing a beat.
- Subsites
Focus on what matters with Zoho Sites’ Subsites! Create dedicated microsites for your products, services, campaigns, or special initiatives—each with its own look, content, and purpose. Speak directly to niche audiences, craft focused journeys, and drive faster conversions.
GROW
Reach further: Optimize, secure, and analyze for real success.Zoho takes care of all your website needs, from maintaining your site's security to SEO that rockets the reach of your site right to the stars!
- Lead capture
Turn visitors into loyal customers with Zoho Sites’ conversion-driven lead capture forms. Integrate seamlessly with Zoho Forms or Bigin Forms to capture precious customer data.
- Potential nurturing
Supercharge your growth with Zoho’s powerful marketing suite! Craft personalized emails that connect, automate lead nurturing, and unlock conversion magic with smart A/B tests, email automation, surveys, and more.
- Privacy and security
With Zoho Sites, your website stays safe and sound—thanks to strong encryption, GDPR compliance, and easy password protection. Add a friendly cookie bar for transparency and build trust with every visit. No stress, no jargon—just smart, simple security that works quietly in the background.
- SEO
From keywords to analytics, Zoho helps your website get noticed and loved by both visitors and Google. Dive into easy-to-understand reports, control what search engines see, and make your site stand out with rich snippets. Easily manage redirects and sitemaps to keep things smooth.
- Localization
Launch multilingual websites in 300+ languages using smart auto-translations, and also create flawless RTL websites to speak to every audience who visits your site. Break down language barriers, spark genuine connections worldwide, and watch your brand soar as you unlock new markets.
- Insightful analytics
Tap into Zoho’s smart analytics to truly unlock your website’s potential. Get clear traffic insights, track visitor behavior without hassle, and boost your SEO with Bing Webmaster tools. Turn numbers into action, fine-tune your site, and watch your audience—and growth—take off.
Why industry leaders choose Zoho Sites
- 4650%
website sessions
2 million annual users, 30+ states
- 60%
website maintenance time
57% member subscription rate
30% year-on-year traffic growth
What makes Zoho Sites the best tool to create a website?
At Zoho Sites, we empower individuals and businesses to create beautiful, professional, code-free websites with simple, scalable, and privacy-first tools.
Zoho Sites isn’t just another website builder—it’s the top choice for those looking to move beyond WordPress, Wix, and Google Sites.
What makes Zoho Sites your best option?
- Zero technical expertise required
- Enhanced user-friendliness
- Streamlined content management
- Seamless integration with the Zoho ecosystem
- Improved user experience
- Increased engagement
- Expanded market reach
- Reliable platform performance with zero downtime
- Visitor behavior tracking
- Secure website infrastructure
- Data-driven decision making with analytics, visitor insights, and so much more!
Hear from our customers
Real stories. Actual results.Discover how creators, entrepreneurs, and teams across industries have transformed their online presence with Zoho Sites. From building stunning websites to scaling faster than ever, our customers share their journeys, wins, and why they chose us.
“I am the Dean of Foreign Languages Faculty in National Economics University (NEU). It's my duty to help the Faculty grow better. My priority is to rebuild the entire website system. Luckily, I got to know Zoho Sites – A powerful all-in-one website builder. What I like about Zoho Sites is the user-friendly approach: The application requires no code, all professors in my Faculty know how to apply it right away. During the remote working time, I can use Zoho to easily connect with my colleagues.”
“At first I wanted a stunning website to reach more audiences and attract students for my Golf class. I have been using Zoho Sites for 3 years. Zoho Sites has many beautiful templates that create a user-friendly interface for visitors to interact and sign-up. Zoho Sites also helps me save lots of time by enabling me to update information on the web quickly and conveniently. Besides the affordable pricing for such a powerful application, I am also impressed with the enthusiasm from their service team.”
“During our evaluation, Zoho Sites ticked most of our requirements list, especially in areas like UX Design, performance and security. It made us refocus on the content updates, while the server-side complexities were handled by Zoho Sites platform. We know that even 10 years down the line, the platform would be safe. The Sites team has been very cooperative in helping us get onboard. We regularly engaged with them, communicating our requirements, and in a few months' time we got most of what we were looking for. The changes we suggested went into the product, so once they were implemented in the website of one centre, it could easily be replicated in all our centres.”
Frequently asked questions
Creating a website with Zoho Sites is quick and code-free. Pick a template, choose a domain, customize using the drag-and-drop editor, add essential pages and features, preview across devices, and optimize for SEO. Once everything looks perfect, hit publish to take your website live.
Websites come in various forms, each serving a unique purpose. Understanding the types helps you choose the right structure for your goals:
- Business websites: Promote your brand, services, and offerings.
- Ecommerce websites: Sell products or services directly online with integrated checkout and payment options.
- Portfolio websites: Showcase creative work such as photography, design, writing, or art.
- Personal/blog websites: Share personal stories, thoughts, expertise, or niche content.
- Educational websites: Provide learning resources, course content, and digital certifications.
- Non-profit or community websites: Raise awareness, collect donations, or build local/global communities.
- Landing pages: One-page sites focused on conversions like sign-ups or product sales.
- Membership or subscription websites: Offer gated content or services for registered users.
Choose a format that aligns with your goals and target audience.
Selecting the right website builder is crucial for both ease and performance. Here's what to consider:
- Ease of use: Look for drag-and-drop functionality with a visual editor. Zoho Sites requires no coding.
- Customization options: Choose a builder that lets you tailor every element to your brand.
- Templates: Access to mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized templates is a big plus.
- Integrations: Ensure it supports tools like CRM, Forms, and Analytics.
- Security and hosting: Look for free SSL certificates, hosting, and zero downtime reliability.
- Customer support: A strong knowledge base, documentation, and quick support channels are essential.
- Scalability: Can the platform grow with your business? Look for features like microsites, multilingual websites, and lead nurturing tools.
Zoho Sites ticks all these boxes—ideal for individuals, small businesses, and growing teams.
The cost of starting a website depends on your platform and features. With a builder like Zoho Sites:
- Hosting and SSL: Built-in and secure, with no separate setup needed.
- Design and customization: Use free templates or create your own with drag-and-drop ease.
- Advanced features: Add forms, blogs, ecommerce, analytics, and integrations at your pace.
- Scalable plans: Options to upgrade as your business or needs grow.
You can start building without any technical background and pay only for the features you truly need.