It started with a small business idea. All I needed was a website. Simple, right? Or so I thought. As someone who was not a professional developer or designer, I turned to the online self-building tools. I thought they would be the answer. Drag-and-drop, easy-to-use templates – everything you could need to create a beautiful website without any technical knowledge.
But as I dug deeper into these platforms, frustration quickly set in. No matter how much I tweaked the designs or adjusted the settings, something was always off. The templates didn't give me the flexibility I needed, the features I envisioned were just not available, and every attempt at customisation felt like I was fighting against the platform. These tools, while useful, simply couldn't do what I truly wanted.
That's when I realised: if I wanted to create something truly unique, I would need to learn how to build it myself. I could not rely on one-size-fits-all solutions anymore. So, I dove into the world of web design and development. I started with the basics – HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I spent countless hours learning, practicing, and experimenting. Slowly but surely, I gained the knowledge and confidence, understanding the intricacies of design, user experience, and coding that would bring my vision to life.
But this journey was not just about learning how to create websites – it was about solving a problem. I realised there had to be a better way for others like me. I saw the same frustration in many people who were trying to build their own websites. They didn't have the time, the expertise, or the budget for a fully custom-built site, yet they still needed something unique.
This is where the idea for "Design My Platform" was born. I knew I could help people build custom websites, but at a fraction of the cost and time they would spend using traditional methods. I decided to focus on something that would make a real difference: pre-built sections. By creating modular, flexible blocks of content and functionality, I could offer a solution that allowed anyone to quickly put together a tailored website without sacrificing uniqueness.
These pre-built sections could be quickly combined to create a custom design. Think of it like building with Lego blocks: each piece was designed to fit together seamlessly, and the user could focus on adding the creative elements that truly made the site their own. It was not just about making the process easier – it was about empowering people to create their dream websites with more freedom and less complexity.
As Design My Platform grew, I refined the system. I built more sections, tested new designs, and ensured everything could be easily integrated, saving time and costs. This approach meant that I could devote more resources to developing custom solutions that were truly tailored to each client’s needs.
The best part? People no longer had to choose between a cookie-cutter template or a ridiculously expensive custom design. They had a middle ground: something that was fast, affordable, and most importantly, allowed for real customisation.
What started as a personal frustration turned into a platform that empowers individuals, startups, and small businesses to build professional websites that stand out. And every time someone successfully creates a custom website with the help of Design My Platform, it is a reminder of how far I have come – and how anyone can overcome obstacles and turn their vision into reality.
That is how Design My Platform came to life: born from the struggle to create something personal, and driven by the desire to make the web more accessible for everyone.