Welcome to SimpleUpdates! You're about to launch a website without the usual technical maze. This guide walks you through everything from day one to going live.
Step 1: Let the AI Interview You
When you first sign up, our AI asks you a series of conversational questions about your business—what you do, who you serve, what makes you different. This isn't just data collection. The AI uses your answers to:
- Generate a complete site structure tailored to your business
- Write starter content for every page
- Remember your business context for future updates
The interview takes about {{time_estimate}} minutes. Answer honestly and specifically—the more context you give, the better your starting content will be.
Step 2: Review and Edit Your Pages
Once the AI finishes, you'll see a full website populated with content. Now comes the fun part: editing.
To edit anything on your site: - Click directly on the text you want to change - Type your updates - Click "Save"
That's it. No admin panels, no confusing interfaces. If you can type an email, you can manage your website.
What to Focus On First
- Replace placeholders. The AI uses {{placeholders}} where you need to add specifics like hours, prices, or contact details.
- Add your voice. The starter content is thoughtful but generic—make it sound like you.
- Upload images. Add photos that show your work, your team, or your space.
Step 3: Connect Your Domain
You'll want your website at your own domain (like yourcompany.com) instead of a SimpleUpdates subdomain.
If you already own a domain: - Go to Settings > Domain - Follow the step-by-step instructions to point your domain to SimpleUpdates - We'll handle the technical DNS configuration
If you need to register a domain: - We'll guide you through registration - Or connect a domain you purchase separately
This process usually takes {{time_estimate}} minutes, and we're here to help if you get stuck.
Step 4: Set Up Professional Email
Nothing says "amateur hour" like using a Gmail address for your business. We'll help you set up professional email addresses (like hello@yourcompany.com).
- Navigate to Settings > Email
- Choose your email addresses
- Follow our streamlined setup process
We've eliminated the usual confusion around MX records and SMTP settings. You'll have working professional email in minutes, not hours.
Step 5: Go Live
When you're ready to launch:
- Review every page one more time
- Test your contact forms
- Check that your site looks good on mobile
- Click "Publish"
Your site goes live immediately. SSL security is automatic—we handle the certificates so your visitors see that reassuring padlock in their browser.
After Launch: Keeping Your Site Fresh
This is where SimpleUpdates really shines. Because the AI remembers your business and what each page is for, we can help you:
- Generate new content when you add services
- Refresh existing pages to stay current
- Plan content updates with minimal effort
Your website isn't a one-and-done project—it's a living part of your business. We make keeping it updated as easy as launching it was.
Need Help?
We're here for you. Seriously.
- Email us at support@simpleupdates.com
- Call us at {{phone_number}} during business hours
- Check our help docs at help.simpleupdates.com
We built SimpleUpdates because managing a website shouldn't require technical expertise. If something feels confusing, that's on us to fix—let us know.