Building Websites with Odoo: A Quick Expert Guide

Tec pek
2 min readDec 21, 2023

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what is odoo

Odoo is an open-source ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform that also includes a website builder module. Here are the general steps to create a website with Odoo:

Install Odoo:

Download and install Odoo on your server or use a cloud-based Odoo instance.

You can find installation instructions on the official Odoo website.

Access the Odoo Dashboard:

Once Odoo is installed, access the Odoo dashboard through your web browser.

Install Website Builder Module:

Go to the Apps module in the dashboard.

Search for and install the “Website Builder” module.

Create a Website:

After installing the Website Builder module, a new menu item “Website” will appear in the dashboard.

Click on “Website” after that click on “Create your website.”

Configure Website Settings:

Set up the basic configurations for your website, such as the name, logo, favicon, and other general settings.

Design Your Website:

Use the drag-and-drop interface to design your website pages.

Incorporate a diverse range of components such as text, images, videos, forms, and additional elements into the mix.

Configure Navigation:

Create a menu structure for your website by adding pages and organizing them in a hierarchical manner.

Configure Website Settings:

Customize the settings of your website, such as SEO settings, languages, and other options.

Preview Your Website:

Before publishing, use the preview feature to see how your website will look.

Publish Your Website:

Once you are satisfied with the design, publish your website to make it accessible to visitors.

Configure E-commerce (Optional):

If you want to set up an online store, you can use the E-commerce module in Odoo to add products, manage inventory, and process orders.

Manage Content:

Ensure Regular update and manage the content on your website. You can add blog posts, news, and other dynamic content.

Customize Themes (Optional):

Odoo allows you to customize the appearance of your website by changing themes. You can either choose a pre-built theme or create a custom one.

Configure User Roles and Permissions:

Set up user roles and permissions to control access to the website and its content.

Integrate Additional Modules (Optional):

Odoo has a wide range of modules that can be integrated with the website, such as CRM, HR, and more, depending on your business needs.

Remember that these steps provide a general overview, and the actual process may vary depending on the version of Odoo you are using. You may refer to the official Odoo documentation for detailed and up-to-date instructions.

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