{"id":204,"date":"2021-02-08T11:52:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T11:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/?p=204"},"modified":"2021-02-09T07:08:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T07:08:30","slug":"create-accounting-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/e\/create-accounting-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Accounting Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Accounting Website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An accounting website is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/how-to-create\/business-website\/\">business website<\/a> that aims to promote an accountant or an accountancy firm. It provides information about the accountant or firm and its services. The accounting website often takes a more reserved approach when it comes to colors, often choosing less vibrant colors and usually no more than three colors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also follows a mixed approach of a one-page website and a multi-page website. The accounting website, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/how-to-create\/lawyer-website\/\">lawyer website<\/a>, has a long home page, divided into sections that often include limited information about the firm, its services, and some success metrics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create an Accounting Website \u2014 Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to create your accounting website by creating a WordPress account and getting a hosting service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting Website Builder&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to improve your accounting website building experience with features like a simple drag and drop, a visual editor and numerous widgets, be sure to use a great accounting <a href=\"\/\">website builder like Elementor<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting Website Templates&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an accounting website shouldn\u2019t be difficult, especially when you can use numerous accounting <a href=\"https:\/\/library.elementor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WordPress website templates (opens in a new tab)\">WordPress website templates<\/a>, some of which are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Structure of an Accounting Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/freshh-connection-5HqtJT2l9Gw-unsplash-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31643\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting Website Homepage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The homepage is usually 4-5 sections long and includes limited information about the company, some success metrics, and testimonials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first section shows a large image with the companies name. You could add metrics in this section, but these would weaken the desired focused effect of the image and the name. Usually, the next section has some metrics presented in an animated way to show growth. These could be anything from the number of clients, satisfied clients, etc. The next sections include information about the accountants if it\u2019s a firm, and testimonials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of a large header and footer is highly encouraged for the accounting website. In addition to providing an excellent navigational experience, they are an excellent place to put contact <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/features\/form-builder\/\"   title=\"forms\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">forms<\/a> and popups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The about page is important for the accounting website. It provides the user with relevant information about the company, the people and appropriate certificates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The services page is one of the more important pages on an accounting website. It should list all the services that the firm (or individual) offers. Make sure to add as much detail as possible here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Case studies, along with other trust evoking elements should be used to increase the firm\u2019s reliability. Emphasize on how you\u2019ve changed somebody\u2019s life for the better with your exceptional service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/blog\/start-blog-make-money\/\"   title=\"blog\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">blog<\/a> is something that we recommend, but we understand that not many people can keep it up and running. The blog\u2019s purpose, apart from providing useful information, is to generate interest in the website and to rank better on search engine results, through well-calibrated SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you add your contact information on the homepage, the header, footer, or in a popup, there must be a separate contacts page for quick access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Responsiveness&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adrien-VD9Hsvg3DVQ-unsplash-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31644\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A person looking for an accountant or an accountancy firm may do so through a mobile device. To that end, the website must be optimized for mobile devices. Images sizes, spaces, text and more elements have to be taken into consideration when optimizing the website for mobile devices. The user\u2019s experience should be a top priority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Building an Accounting Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use animation for the metrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.elementor.com\/article\/70-counter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Elementor\u2019s counter widget (opens in a new tab)\">Elementor\u2019s counter widget<\/a> is a great way to add some movement to the website and make something a little boring stand out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use popups&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/features\/popup-builder\/\">Popups<\/a> are a great way to grab the users\u2019 attention and to funnel them to a specific call to action button. If don\u2019t correctly, they are a great source of lead generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use forms&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/widgets\/form-widget\/\">Forms<\/a>, whether in the header, footer, through a link or a popup, are a necessary element for lead generation. They are great for email marketing and make it easy to contact potential clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting Website Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sleeter Consulting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sleeter-600x345.png\" alt=\"Sleeter Consulting\" class=\"wp-image-31646\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenwoodcpa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Greenwood CPA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-600x466.png\" alt=\"Greenwood CPA\" class=\"wp-image-31645\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating an Accounting Site in WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an accounting website is a straight forward task and with the right tools, it\u2019s made extremely easy to do. The accounting website falls under the category of <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/how-to-create\/business-website\/\">business websites<\/a> and is not unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/resources\/how-to-create\/lawyer-website\/\">lawyer website<\/a> in terms of design and the color palette. Its main purpose is to provide information about the company and its services. It can, additionally, provide information about other, accounting-related news, and services like a blog or a tax calculator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is an Accounting Website? An accounting website is a type of business website that aims to promote an accountant or an accountancy firm. It provides information about the accountant or firm and its services. 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