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Develop your own vinyl fence sales website in just 30 minutes with React

You ever sit there, staring at a blank screen, wondering how to sell fences online? Yeah, me too. One Saturday morning, coffee in hand, I thought—“Why is there no simple tutorial for a vinyl fence sales site?” So I rolled up my sleeves and built one. Took me 30-ish minutes. Not perfect, but hey—it works!

The Problem? It’s Not Just Tech. It’s Time.

I once tried building a full-blown e-commerce site from scratch… three weeks later, I had a mess of components and zero sales. That’s when I realized: you don’t need bells and whistles. You need speed and clarity.

What the heck are we building?

Basically, a clean React web app where you can:

  • Show your fences
  • Let people request quotes
  • Look professional without hiring anyone

Think of it like Etsy—but for vinyl fences.

5 Concepts You’ll Learn (but with way less stress)

  • Setting up a React app quickly (like really quick)
  • Using components for your fence types
  • Creating a form that doesn’t suck
  • Styling with a hint of flair
  • Linking to actual products and services

Let’s roll…

1. Bootstrapping React Without Crying 

npx create-react-app vinyl-fence-shop
cd vinyl-fence-shop
npm start
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Boom. Local dev server in minutes.

2. The Fence Component 

function FenceCard({ title, image, description }) {
  return (
    <div className="fence-card">
      <img src={image} alt={title} />
      <h2>{title}</h2>
      <p>{description}</p>
    </div>
  );
}
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Feels fancy, right?

3. Sample Fence Data 

const fences = [
  {
    title: "Classic Vinyl",
    image: "/images/vinyl1.jpg",
    description: "Durable and sleek—perfect for suburban homes."
  },
  {
    title: "Decorative Wood",
    image: "/images/wood1.jpg",
    description: "For fans of that cozy, backyard feel."
  }
];
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4. Mapping That Data 

{fences.map((fence, i) => (
  <FenceCard key={i} {...fence} />
))}
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So simple it hurts.

5. Adding a Quote Form 

<form>
  <input type="text" placeholder="Your name" />
  <input type="email" placeholder="Email" />
  <textarea placeholder="What kind of fence?" />
  <button type="submit">Request Quote</button>
</form>
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It ain’t fancy—but it works.

6. Styling That Pops 

.fence-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  padding: 16px;
}
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Seriously—rounded corners = instant upgrade.

7. Hooking Up Real Links

Want people to actually buy? Link your fence types to real pages. Like:

Wood fence Antioch il for those backyard vibes.

Wrought iron fence Antioch yep, classy and secure.

Vinyl fence Antioch my personal fave.

8. Mobile Tweaks 

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fence-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
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Your site has to work on grandma’s phone, right?

9. Deployment in Two Clicks 

npm run build
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Then toss it on Netlify or GitHub Pages. Done.

10. Bonus: Reusable CTA Component 

function CallToAction() {
  return (
    <div className="cta">
      <h3>Get your dream fence today</h3>
      <button>Contact Us</button>
    </div>
  );
}
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Slap it on the homepage. Instant call-to-action.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need a 12-week bootcamp or a UI degree to build something useful. Sometimes it’s just about getting started—even if it’s a bit scrappy.

Give it a try this week—you’ll see!

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