How to Create a Website Mockup in 5 Easy Steps

A website mockup is a crucial step in the web design process. Like wireframes, they help visualize the end product without starting to actually build a website yet. This helps clarify your vision and get everyone involved on the same page, as well as make decisions before committing to a design.

Because they are such a crucial tool for this process, in this post, we will cover everything you need to know about website mockups. The post explains what a website mockup is, the purpose of creating one, lays out some examples, and a step-by-step guide to mock up your own website design.

At the end of the post, we want you to feel capable of using this tool to build exactly the website you want to build.

What is a Website Mockup?

Let’s start with the obvious question. What exactly is a website mockup? It’s easier to show than tell, so here is an image to help clarify.