You can build a website in TypePad

OK, I wanted to see how this could really work, and although it is a bit rough, I think you will get the idea. I built a simple 5 page website in TypePad in under an hour, using the new page function, with a slight twist.

I wanted to have the home page not look like a blog, so instead of enabling the 'Pages' section to list the pages down the side of the site, I used a Link Typelist and did it that way.

Check out the site, and let me know if you have any other little tricks on getting stuff to work without using Custom CSS- that is much to much work for a bulldog!

Comments

[Patsi Krakoff, The Blog Squad]

Awesome, Kirsten. I like. The Blog Squad likes. I'm planning on doing a Typepad website to replace my Customized Newsletter website...very soon. Thanks for blazing this trail and showing the possibilities.

[Piotr]

Thank you very much. The best are simple ideas and solutions (not all of them, of course). Your example is very useful. Good luck.

[Kiandra Jimenez]

this is awesome, thank you for doing this. i am thinking about getting rid of my "website" uping my typepad account to pro, and creating a "blog website," after seeing this. i would love to have a traditional website, but i cannot for the life of me get the designing, and i can't afford the software, however typepad, with people like you sharing such good info makes typepad a very easy interface to use.

one question, how did you list the pages into the typelist? is is simply a matter of linking to the typepad page? could you elaborate on that for me, i would really appreciate it.

Thanks a million!

[Kirsten Farris]

Kiandra,

Thanks for your comment, and I am glad that you find this stuff useful!

All I did, was create a Link Typelist, and titled it Go To>>

Once I created all of the pages, I simply Titled each page and then put in the page link.

You will want to check the configure tab on the link typelist to make sure that your links are in the right order, and that you can show all of your page links there. I did a site for somebody that had 12 links, and I couldn't figure out why only 10 would show up...it is in the configure section...

Thanks again, and good luck!

[Kiandra Jimenez]

Thanks for clearing that up, it was one of those things where I wasn't for sure if I knew exactly how to go about it. Thanks for such a speedy response, after reading this post, the light bulb turned on and I have a very clear direction of where to go with my business. This is literally the post that made it click for me...so I cannot thank you enough! Please keep doing this, because there are people like me who just need a little direction to accomplish their dreams.

Thanks a million, I'm going to spread the word about your blog!

btw, fridge came this morning...and it is the bees knees! can't wait to fill it up with goodies!

[Shannon Wilkinson]

Kirsten - Wow, I'm impressed! What a simple way to create a professional website. I'm definitely going to send people your way when they ask me about how to get a web presence!

Thanks for all the great info.

[Mahala]

Hi Kirsten,
What is it that I'm not understanding about this "new" feature. I've been using typelists to make my blog look like a regular website for 2 sites now. What is it I'm missing?

[Dan]

Thanks for taking the time to create and show folks an example of the "Pages" feature. Just signed up and am trying to take in as much as possible. Helps a lot to see it from idea to full expression. Thanks again!! ~Dan

[Pennie Mills]

Kristen,

Wow I like that very much, thanks for the example, as I was not really clear what the advantage would be. I am definitely going to try to make one. I look forward to visiting your blog often.

Thanks again,
Pennie

[Lynne Gillis]

Your instructions were perfect! Worked like a charm! Check out www.nestinginstinctsinc.com to see how I was able to create a website for my business in about an hour -- thank you so much! It will be added to and enhanced as time goes on -- but this is a great start -- thanks so much!

[Robert Nash]

Thanks for the tip... I just put up a personal site using the typepad pages... Check it out here:

www.r-nash.com

Cheers,

RAN

[DIANE]

this is really useful, thanks!

one question: does the same banner have to appear on every page?

[Kirsten Farris]

Diane,

Yes, each page will display the same banner, but for a simple workaround, you could just set up a second blog with TypePad and then customize the page the way you want it to look, and link it to your main site.
You could probably also do it using CSS and Advanced Templates, but hey, I don't know how to do all that stuff!

[Karin H.]

Hi Kirsten

Found this post through Kent Blumbergs blog. A friend and I have started blogworkshops, using the typepad platform too.
Your 'sample' is exactly what we think could benefit many 'business' neo-bloggers, but can I add a little tip? I used this when I created a friend's blog: when you use a 'page' as home-page (where you land on when clicking the banner, etc) I've added a (typelist) link to the blog index: all articles and posts, which brings the reader to the 'blog' division of the 'website' (in those cases of course when you want to combine both fixed pages with the 'blog')

Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)

[Kirsten Farris]

Karin,

Great Suggestion! I went to your blog, and saw this in action. It is a great way to give readers easy access to your posts, and like you said, when they land on the first page, they will have more of an idea of what type of content you have.
Good luck with your upcoming Advanced Blogging Workshop!

[DIANE]

Hi again Kirsten, just wanted to thank you so much for your help with this - I've (almost!) built a site I'm very happy with, and it was pretty easy, so thanks! :) x

[karen]

Hi Kristin,
Oh, I have tried and tried your suggestions but not sure if there is a way to work this out....if you see my current blog (www.achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com), I have a whole host of typelists that refer to posts. I.E. - Medical Care- refers to Pediatricians, Lactation Consultants etc. I would rather just have the typelist point to a series of pages. This way it wouldn't be such a long list of titles and subposts. Is there a way to do this? I would SO appreciate your help (I am lost after 3 hours of trying!)
thanks
Karen

[Heady]

thanks for this info. i'm trying to decide if i want to start using typepad and this may have help me with my decision. thanks a bunch

[Logo Design]

hi,
I was just passing by, it's really a good blog.

[Liz]

Hey Kristin, Very cool. I think I may give this a try. Hmmm, learn something new every day ;-)