Website Creation Checklist

Linked Media Academy - Launch Your Digital Hub

Activity Guide
Your Progress
Complete all steps to launch your professional website
Overall Progress0 of 10 completed
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Phase A: Account & Domain Setup

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Sign up for your free Fourthwall account

Details: Visit fourthwall.com and click 'Sign Up'. Use a professional email address.

Buy a domain from Namecheap, Porkbun, or Cloudflare Registrar

Details: Choose a short, memorable domain. Starting price: ~R100/year. Only buy the domain, no add-ons.

Update nameservers to point your domain to Fourthwall

Details: Copy the nameservers from Fourthwall and paste them into your registrar's DNS settings.

Wait for DNS to propagate (up to 24 hours) and test your live URL

Details: Visit your custom domain in a browser to confirm it loads your Fourthwall site.
B

Phase B: Initial Branding & Content

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Add a professional profile image or logo to your Fourthwall account

Details: Use a high-resolution image (at least 500x500px) that reflects your brand.

Choose brand colors that reflect your personal or business identity

Details: Select 2-3 primary colors and ensure they work well together.

Write a professional bio (minimum 150 words)

Details: Include your background, expertise, and what makes you unique.

Clearly articulate what your site is for

Details: Examples: 'Digital marketing portfolio', 'Selling digital products', 'Freelance services'.

Link to at least 2 of your social media profiles

Details: Include LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or other relevant platforms.

Capture a clear screenshot of your completed 'About Me' page

Details: This will be submitted as proof of completion.
Recommended Domain Registrars
Choose one of these cost-effective registrars to purchase your domain

Namecheap

Excellent customer service and easy-to-use interface

Porkbun

Known for lowest initial and renewal prices

Cloudflare Registrar

Transparent pricing with no markup on domains

Ready to Submit?
Once you've completed all steps, prepare your deliverables

Required Deliverables:

  • 1.Live Website URL: Your custom domain (e.g., www.yourname.com)
  • 2.Screenshot: Your completed "About Me" page

Submit both deliverables via the Google Form provided by your instructor. Your work will be reviewed by peers and graded based on technical setup, branding, and content quality.