# Getting started (/docs/website/getting-started)



Most operators go from nothing to a live website in about ten minutes, without typing any content.

1\. Choose a template [#1-choose-a-template]

Go to **Marketing > Website**. The first time you open it you see the templates:

* **Plain**: minimal and text-led. Your photos and prices do the talking.
* **Harbor**: big photos and deep blues, made for charters, boats and water sports.

Click **Create website** on the one you like. You can switch later without losing anything.

Your site is created as a **draft** with your activities, photos and contact details already in place. The editor opens with a live preview of the real site on the right.

2\. Choose your website address [#2-choose-your-website-address]

Open **Website address** in the settings panel. Resytech suggests a name based on your location, for example `salt-water-charters.resytech.site`. Type a different name if you prefer; the editor tells you straight away whether it is available. Click **Use this address**.

You can connect your own domain now or later. See [Address and domains](/docs/website/address-and-domains).

3\. Make it yours [#3-make-it-yours]

In **Template settings**:

* **Hero**: pick the big photo at the top of your home page, your headline and a tagline. Leave the photo empty to use your first activity photo.
* **Colors & type**: choose a colour preset, fonts and corner style.
* **Logo and colours**: your company logo is used automatically. Upload a different one, a browser tab icon, or set your own colours here.
* **Featured**: choose which activities appear on the home page and write three short reasons to choose you.

Every change shows in the preview immediately and is saved automatically as a draft.

4\. Check your booking page [#4-check-your-booking-page]

If the editor shows **"Book Now buttons appear on your website once your booking page has an address"**, click **Set up your booking page** and pick a booking address. Without it, your website has no Book Now buttons.

5\. Publish [#5-publish]

Click **Publish**. The dialog shows the address your site goes live at. Click **Publish** again and your website is live within about a minute.

What next [#what-next]

* Rearrange or add sections on any page: [Editing your website](/docs/website/editing).
* Add pages of your own: [Pages and menu](/docs/website/pages-and-menu).
* Show your best guest reviews: [Forms, tracking and reviews](/docs/website/forms-tracking-reviews).