Great! Let’s break this down step by step so you can build your website QuranTheLight – “Connect Hearts to the Quran” from scratch.
1. Foundation – Planning Your Website
Before jumping into design, set a clear structure:
- Purpose: Online Quran institute (teaching, courses, spiritual guidance).
- Target Audience: Students (kids, adults, beginners, advanced).
- Core Features:
- Homepage (mission, tagline, call-to-action).
- About (academy, teachers, vision).
- Courses (details, pricing, enrollment).
- Resources (videos, articles, downloads).
- Contact (form, WhatsApp, email, phone).
2. Domain & Hosting
- Domain: Buy
quranthelight.com
(or .org
, .academy
).
- Hosting: Affordable options: Bluehost, Hostinger, SiteGround. If budget allows, choose WordPress hosting for easy setup.
- CMS (Content Management System):
- Beginner-friendly: WordPress + Elementor (drag-and-drop builder).
- Alternative: Wix or Squarespace (if you don’t want to manage hosting).
- Developer-friendly: React/Next.js (if you want scalability).
3. Logo, Icons & Media
- Logo: Use the one you upload (we can refine it if you like).
- Icons: Use Flaticon or FontAwesome for free Islamic/education icons.
- Videos: Use your own recorded lessons, or stock video from Pexels or Pixabay.
- Images: Free Islamic-themed photos from Unsplash and Pexels.
⚠️ Important: Always check for copyright! For teaching videos, best is to record your own short intro.
4. Competitor Research
Look at Islamic online academies:
- Bayyinah TV (professional, simple layout).
- UnderstandQuran.com (course-focused).
- Al-Huda Institute (structured, global audience).
👉 From these, take inspiration in structure, but make yours unique with a personal, approachable design.
5. Content Strategy
- Homepage: Big banner (“Connect Hearts to the Quran”), button (Join Now).
- Courses Page: List classes (Basic Qaida, Tajweed, Hifz, Tafseer).
- Videos: Short motivational intros (2–3 mins).
- Testimonials: Add quotes from students.
- Contact Page: WhatsApp icon + form + Google Maps location (if physical office).
6. Technical Setup (Step by Step)
- Buy domain + hosting.
- Install WordPress (1-click install).
- Install theme: Astra / OceanWP (free + customizable).
- Install Elementor (drag & drop builder).
- Upload your logo in the header.
- Create pages: Home, About, Courses, Resources, Contact.
- Add icons, videos, and images.
- Set up contact form + WhatsApp button.
- Optimize with Yoast SEO plugin.
- Connect Google Analytics (to track visitors).
7. Growth & Next Steps
- SEO: Write blog posts like “How to Learn Quran Online” → brings Google traffic.
- Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts with Quran reflections.
- Email Marketing: Collect student emails for newsletters.
- Payment Gateway: Add PayPal/Stripe for online enrollment.
✅ Action Plan for You Right Now:
- Pick hosting (e.g., Hostinger WordPress).
- Upload your logo.
- Choose theme (Astra).
- Build homepage with Elementor.
- Add placeholder icons, videos, and content.
Would you like me to design a homepage mockup (layout with your logo, tagline, buttons, etc.) so you can visualize how QuranTheLight will look?