{"id":5612,"date":"2023-03-01T11:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T11:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/blog\/?p=5612"},"modified":"2023-12-22T10:25:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T10:25:48","slug":"the-benefits-of-upgrading-your-free-instantsite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-upgrading-your-free-instantsite\/","title":{"rendered":"From one page to unlimited possibilities: The benefits of upgrading your free InstantSite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building a website from scratch is exciting. It&#8217;s the ultimate sense of achievement, knowing that your creativity and vision have been brought to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With InstantSite, the drag-and-drop website builder that comes free with every domain registration, it&#8217;s never been easier to get started on your digital journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We get it, you may be wondering: why upgrade if the free version is available? Well, let us tell you about the perks of upgrading. When you upgrade, you unlock all the possibilities to expand your website and unleash its full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The free version of InstantSite only offers one page, which can quickly fill up as you add more content. By upgrading, you&#8217;ll have access to more pages, which means you can get as creative as you want without feeling restricted. Plus, with the Professional package, you can have unlimited pages to take your website to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSL Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that an SSL certificate is crucial to your website&#8217;s success? When you upgrade, your website will be automatically secured with an SSL certificate, providing a secure connection for your visitors. Plus, this ensures that you don&#8217;t suffer any Google penalties due to your website&#8217;s security. Unlike other hosting providers, with InstantSite, an SSL certificate is included by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Widgets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Widgets are the building blocks that bring your website to life. They add functionality, visual appeal, and a unique user experience. By upgrading, you get access to more widgets, which means you can offer a more dynamic experience for your visitors. From image sliders to pop-ups, the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Customisations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you upgrade, you get access to more customisation options that allow you to tailor your website to your specific needs. For example, you can add a language selector that allows visitors to choose their preferred language. You can also hide certain sections of your website for mobile or desktop users, providing a unique experience depending on which device is used. Plus, with website backups, you can easily restore your website to its previous state in case of any mishaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove Branding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you build a one-page website using the free version of InstantSite, you\u2019ll see a banner in the footer of the site that has our branding. By upgrading, this branding will be automatically removed, giving you complete control over your website&#8217;s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading to and paid InstantSite package, you\u2019ll get more creative control over your website. 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Take a look at these related posts for more tips on how to take your business online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/blog\/choose-right-domain-name-website?PR=BRT40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to choose a domain name for your website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/blog\/building-a-website-doesnt-have-to-be-hard-with-instantsite?PR=BRT40\">How InstantSite can save you time and effort<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/blog\/what-type-of-web-hosting-is-right-for-you?PR=BRT40\">Which Web Hosting solution is right for you?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/landingpage.lcn.com\/the-hub?PR=BRT40\" style=\"background-color:#ba005a\">Visit &#8216;The Hub&#8217;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a website from scratch is exciting. It&#8217;s the ultimate sense of achievement, knowing that your creativity and vision have been brought to life. With InstantSite, the drag-and-drop website builder&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lcn.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-upgrading-your-free-instantsite\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":5614,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-website-builder"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>From one page to unlimited possibilities: The benefits of upgrading your free InstantSite - LCN.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the advantages of upgrading to InstantSite, the powerful website builder included with all domain registrations. 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