Create and run a club or not-for-profit website on HugoFox
Launching a website for your charity, club or community group should feel exciting—not intimidating. HugoFox keeps the process simple so you can focus on serving your members and visitors.
1 Create your account
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Select Build Your Website in the top-right corner of HugoFox.com.
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Choose Club / Not for Profit when prompted.
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Enter your email address, create a password and tick the Terms & Conditions box. (If you have a referral code, add it here—otherwise leave blank.)
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Click Create Account. You’ll receive an email titled Activate Account. Follow the link, then watch for a second email confirming activation.
Tip: You get a full 30-day free trial before any payment is required.
2 Build your profile
Your profile tells visitors—and search engines—who you are.
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Give the full name and location of your organisation, along with an existing domain if you already own one.
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Provide a complete postal address plus any extra directions that help people find you.
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Add a primary and (optional) secondary contact with phone and email details.
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Upload a logo and header image. Missing artwork? HugoFox shows tidy placeholders until you’re ready.
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Decide whether to receive occasional HugoFox product updates by email.
Important: Clear, consistent contact information boosts local search results.
3 Design your homepage
Your homepage is created in the built-in editor.
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Type an introductory welcome message in the main text box.
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Use content blocks below the editor—text, images, galleries, buttons and more—to build engaging sections.
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Save your work. You can return at any time to rearrange blocks with simple drag-and-drop controls.
Note: Keep paragraphs short and use headings for clarity.
4 Publish news and events
News
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From the Dashboard choose News ➜ Add News.
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Write a concise headline and summary, then add the full text.
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Insert keywords to improve visibility on search engines.
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Decide how long the post should stay live—remove or archive it with one click.
Events
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Go to Events ➜ Add Event.
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Enter the title, date, time and description.
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Events automatically disappear after they end, keeping your site fresh.
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For recurring activities click Clone under any event, tweak the date and publish in seconds.
Tip: Use News for announcements and public notices; Events for time-specific gatherings—this separation helps visitors find information faster.
5 Upload and organise documents
Uploading
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Choose PDF or Word format for policies, minutes and booking terms—these files display reliably on all devices.
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Drag files into any page, or attach them in the Members Area to restrict access.
Organising
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Name files clearly: “AGM-Minutes-Mar-2025.pdf” beats “doc1.pdf”.
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Archive outdated versions so the latest file is always prominent.
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Create dedicated pages or sub-pages for large collections—e.g. Fixtures, Competition Results, Archived Documents.
6 Manage membership forms
Want an online sign-up sheet? Add a Form content block at the bottom of any page, then drag fields into place (see How to build a form). Include tick-boxes for data-protection consent and set notification emails so you never miss an application.
7 Stay compliant with regulations
Accessibility – HugoFox maintains core accessibility standards, but you’re responsible for content you upload. Follow the checklist in our Accessibility article to keep documents and images compliant.
Data & privacy – Never publish personal data in news posts or downloadable files unless you have permission. Keep privacy notices current.
GDPR – HugoFox’s cookie banner and email-alert systems are automatic, so your site starts off GDPR-friendly.
Important: Review compliance at least twice a year; regulations and best practice evolve.
8 Activate and maintain your site
Payment – During your 30-day trial add billing details: monthly card, monthly Direct Debit or annual Direct Debit. No card? Direct Debit only needs the account number and sort code from any statement.
Go live – On the Contents page click Activate Website ➜ Confirm. Congratulations, your site is public!
Ongoing management – Log in any time to edit pages, post news, add events, list jobs or offers and keep compliance documents up to date.
Conclusion
Running a vibrant online home for your club or charity is quick, secure and cost-free for 30 days—so you can concentrate on your community, not code.
Need a hand? Our support team is here 24/7:
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Email us at team@hugofox.com
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Use the contact page
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Silver or Gold customer? Call us on 01635 888 442