How To website Design
How to Website Design (2025 Revised Edition)
By Glenn Keith Madden
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by "Build your own website in minutes" ads or endless AI website promises, this book is your reality check-and your roadmap.
Written by Glenn Keith Madden, a veteran designer with over 25 years of experience building websites across multiple industries, this 2025 revision of How to Website Design brings you the most current, practical, and honest guide available today for creating a professional online presence that lasts.
Whether you're starting your first business, redesigning your old site, or trying to understand how AI and automation fit into web design, this book walks you step-by-step through every part of the process-from choosing your business name to measuring long-term growth.
This completely revised 2025 edition includes the latest updates on:
AI-assisted workflows for design, writing, and analytics
Web 3.0, AR/VR, and voice search integration
SEO and Google algorithm changes
Hosting and PHP version upgrades
Security, backups, and performance optimization
Branding, automation, and human-centered design
You'll learn how to build a website that's not only functional but profitable, discover the tools professionals really use, and avoid costly mistakes made by beginners and even major corporations.
Inside You'll Learn:
Why every modern business needs a website (and why social media isn't enough)
How to choose and register a domain name that builds long-term brand value
The truth about "unlimited" hosting plans, PHP versions, and hidden costs
Setting up WordPress correctly, using only essential plugins that improve performance
Writing and structuring content that converts visitors into loyal customers
Using AI tools responsibly for content creation and keyword research
Speed optimization, caching, image compression, and CDN setup
How to secure your site from hacking, spam, and data loss
Building trust, credibility, and consistent branding across web, email, and social
Real-world case studies-both successes and failures-from 25 years in the industry
New for 2025
This edition brings every topic up to date with today's tools and challenges, including:
The shift toward AI-driven design and how to maintain authenticity
The rise of immersive web experiences (AR, VR, 3D viewers)
Google's Core Web Vitals and what they mean for SEO and performance
Ethical and accessible design principles for inclusive websites
The growing importance of customer experience and human support in an automated era
Glenn's straightforward approach combines technical accuracy with real-world stories-from outdated hosts that never upgraded PHP, to big-brand blunders like Cracker Barrel's 2025 logo backlash.
He shares both the mistakes and the turnarounds, helping you understand not just how to build, but why great websites succeed.
Who This Book Is For
Entrepreneurs starting their first business website
Small business owners ready to upgrade or rebuild
Designers learning the fundamentals of structure, SEO, and brand consistency
Anyone tired of quick-fix "AI-built" promises who wants a professional foundation for growth
Technology evolves. Integrity doesn't.
Build with purpose. Design with care. Keep it human.
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