Already have a nation in NationBuilder? Great! If not, or if you want to create a new site for your organization, start a free trial now. As you start customizing your homepage, make sure you have a clear message and calls to action along with eye-catching visuals that quickly let site visitors know what you’re about.

Use a web domain service to search for an available URL you can purchase for around $10 per year, making sure to choose “.org” as your top-level domain. Read more about how to select a name for your organization (and domain) that checks all the boxes.

Configure your website to include built-in social media share prompts that will encourage site visitors to spread the word about your message. Once you’re ready to unveil your site, start sharing it via email, text, and social media with your friends and family to start building your audience. If you already have a solid base of contacts who have agreed to keep in touch, import it into your nation to create the core group of supporters you’ll continue to update on your progress as you move forward.