> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fimo.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Beginner’s Guide > A simple, step-by-step guide to building your first website with Fimo. Welcome to Fimo 👋 This guide is for anyone who has **never built a website before**. No coding skills needed, no experience required. We’ll walk you through the basics, what makes a website, how it’s usually managed, and how Fimo makes it all much easier. *** ## What is a website? A website is like a **digital house**. * The **rooms** are your pages (Home, About, Contact). * The **furniture** is the content (text, images, videos). * The **paint and style** are the design (colors, fonts, layout). In the past, building a website meant you had to hire builders (developers), painters (designers), and organizers (content managers). Fimo gives you **all of this in one place**, powered by AI. *** ## What is SEO? SEO stands for **Search Engine Optimization**. It’s how people **find your house on the map** (Google). * Without SEO: it’s like having a house in the middle of nowhere with no directions. * With SEO: your site shows up on search engines, so people can visit easily. Fimo helps you add SEO automatically (titles, descriptions, alt text for images) so your website can be discovered. *** ## What is a CMS? CMS means **Content Management System**. Think of it as your **bookshelf** where all your text and pictures are neatly stored. * Instead of searching through messy files, a CMS keeps everything organized. * You can edit a page’s content (like fixing a typo) without asking a developer. * You can scale easily, like adding more books to a shelf. Fimo has a **built-in CMS**. This means every word and image on your site is automatically saved in one place. You can change it anytime without burning AI credits. *** ## What is a media library? A **media library** is like your **photo album**. * It keeps all your images, videos, and files in one place. * You can organize them into folders (like vacation photos vs. work photos). * You can reuse the same picture across different pages without uploading again. Fimo’s media library is smart: when you upload an image, Fimo writes a caption and alt text for you to help with SEO. *** ## What is deployment? Deployment is a fancy word for **publishing your website online**. Imagine building a house. While you’re working on it, it’s private, only you and your team can enter. Deployment is like **connecting your house to the main road** so people can come visit. * Your private version (Preview) is your construction site where you can try things safely. * When you’re ready, you click **Publish**. * In less than a minute, your site is connected to the world, and anyone with the link can visit. With Fimo, deployment is **automatic**. No servers to set up, no technical work, just a button. *** ## What is a domain? A domain is your website’s **street address**. * Without a domain: it’s like having a house but no address, no one knows how to find you. * With a domain: people can type something simple like `mybakery.com` into their browser and visit your site. By default, every Fimo project gets a free address like `myproject.fimo.site`. Later, you can add your own custom domain (like `mybakery.com`) to make it more personal and professional. *** ## What is responsive design? People visit websites from phones, tablets, and computers. Responsive design means your site **adapts to every screen size**. Think of it like designing a doorway wide enough for everyone, whether they’re walking, biking, or driving. Fimo helps you test your site on different devices in the **Responsive Mode**, so you know it looks great everywhere. *** ## Collaboration made easy Websites are often built as a team. With Fimo, you can **invite others** to your project. * Some people may just **look around** (viewers). * Some may **leave comments** (reviewers). * Others can **make edits** (editors). It’s like giving out different kinds of **keys to your house**, some unlock only the front door, others let you renovate the kitchen. *** ## History (undo) Don’t worry about making mistakes, Fimo has a **History** feature. It’s like a **time machine** for your project. You can go back to a previous version and restore your website if something went wrong. Your work is always safe. *** ## Credits explained Because Fimo is powered by AI, every time you ask it to **create something new**, credits are used. * Writing a new page → uses credits. * Uploading an image (AI generates captions and alt text) → uses credits. * Fixing a typo in the CMS or swapping an image in the library → **does not** use credits. Think of credits like **fuel for your car**. Use them for long trips (creating something new), not for moving a chair inside your house (small edits). *** ## Why is Fimo different? Normally, building a website is complicated: * Developers write code. * Designers style everything. * Editors manage content in a CMS. * Ops teams set up deployment. With Fimo: * **AI builds** your first draft when you write a prompt. * **Preview** lets you experiment safely. * **Content tab** organizes your text and images. * **Assets tab** stores all your media. * **Code tab** is there if you ever need it. * **Publish** makes it live. All in one place. All in plain language. *** ## Real-world parallels Here’s how you can think about Fimo’s main parts: * **Preview window** → your **draft sketchbook**, where you can try ideas without risk. * **Content tab** → your **bookshelf**, holding all your words and images. * **Assets tab** → your **photo album**, organized with folders. * **Code tab** → the **toolbox in the garage**, for when you (or a friend who codes) want to tweak. * **Publish** → sending your book to the **printing press**. * **Domain** → your **street address** so people can find your house. * **Responsive design** → making sure your doors fit everyone, no matter their vehicle. * **History** → your **time machine** to undo mistakes. * **Credits** → the **fuel** that powers creation. *** ## Step-by-step: your first journey Think of what your website should do. A shop? A blog? A portfolio? Start with a clear idea. In Fimo’s chat, describe your site: *“Make me a homepage for my bakery with a hero section, menu, and contact form.”* Try changes, add pages, or restyle sections. Nothing affects your live site yet. Fix typos, swap text, or update images in the Content and Assets tabs, no credits used. Click **Publish**. In under a minute, your website is live at your Fimo domain. *** ## Remember: you’re not alone Building your first site can feel scary, but Fimo is designed to guide you. * **AI helps you start.** * **UI helps you refine.** * **Publishing is one click.** No coding. No jargon. Just your ideas, turned into a website. If a 10-year-old can build a LEGO house, you can build a website in Fimo. Piece by piece, guided by AI.