How to Create a Website with Excel

The Challenge of Web Presence

Having a website is not just a competitive advantage, but a necessity for any business or project seeking visibility. However, creating and maintaining websites involves hiring external developers, requires loading content one by one, and CMS like WordPress can be overly complex for simple sites.

At Datasketch, we simplify the creation of free websites that strengthen your brand and improve communication with your audience. Our tool allows you to share relevant information clearly and effectively so you can connect, inform, and build loyalty with your users.

Why Use Excel?

The tools you already know and use in your daily operations can be your ally in creating your website. Excel facilitates the organization of data in lists or collections, which you can then transform into dynamic content thanks to its compatibility with Datasketch, turning this information into an interactive site.

This integration eliminates the need to migrate information to other systems in a complicated way, as it allows teams to focus on content quality rather than technical aspects such as code implementation. Take advantage of the information you already have to create an effective web presence.

From Spreadsheet to Internet

To illustrate the process, we present an example based on the dataset “The Best Gastronomy Books According to Experts Interviewed by SieteCaníbales (2023)"available on Datasketch. In this case, you’ll learn how to transform an Excel table into a visually attractive and easy-to-navigate website, ideal for sharing culinary book recommendations in an organized and accessible way.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Data Preparation in Excel: Ensure that your data is correctly organized and formatted, removing duplicates and conducting a review to verify that all information is accurate and complete.

2. Import to Datasketch: Once you’ve prepared your data, import it to the Datasketch platform. This step converts the Excel file (XLSX) information into a web-compatible format.

3. Page Structure and Design: To start creating your website in Datasketch, first ensure your Excel file is fully uploaded to the platform. After uploading the file, go to the description section near the “Tables” area, where you can see the number of sheets in your file (in this case, one sheet). Then, locate and select the “Create website” option to begin building your page.

After selecting this option, you can customize your website by adding the name you want to give your page. Write a clear and attractive description that reflects the content visitors will find on it.

Go to “Edit Template”, where you can customize every aspect of your page. Search fields will be automatically generated from your Excel file columns, allowing you to organize information intuitively.

For each content card, define a main title - in this case, the names of gastronomy books - and customize the content that will be displayed when interacting with it. Enhance the navigation experience by adding strategic filters based on your data structure so users can find exactly what they’re looking for.

4. Website Publication: Once you’ve adjusted the design and reviewed the data, with a simple click on “Deploy”, your page will be available. In minutes, your content will be accessible to your users.

With your site’s URL in hand, it’s time to spread your content. Copy the link and share it with your audience so they can discover your new digital space.

Datasketch allows you to design in a personalized way, without technical complications, and taking advantage of the information you already have in Excel. Create an account and make your first website.