Should I have my own website? Where do I even start? How expensive is it? Where do I go for help? If you are asking yourself these questions and are looking for help you have come to the right place.
Now that you have your business established and you would like to take the next step. Here is a series of blogs to help with your journey. It will be a step by step how to and will get you up and running in no time.
Before we go into the first step of creating your own website you need to consider why you should have your own website. There are several reasons why but the number #1 reason is to compete and market your products or services. Since the invention of the internet it has become more and more necessary to have a good online presence for your potential customers. Where do you go to learn about the companies you want to hire? Most people answer the internet! Now let's begin with step 1 to creating your own website.
Step 1: Register a Domain Name
Before you begin building your website, you should first think of a domain name. This is the address that customers will type into the search bar to access your website online. A domain name is the URL (address) of your website. Therefore, when anyone types in "yourdomain.com" or "www.yourdomain.com", they will see your website. It is important to pick a domain name that will give you the most bang for your buck. Check out this article about the domain name and SEO (search engine optimization) connection.
You register your domain name through a domain name registrar or hosting provider. Once you have a name picked you will first search to see if your domain name is available and if so register it online.
Domain names are registered on an annual basis, and you can usually register it many years in advance. The cost is relatively inexpensive ranging from $10-$30.
Next week: Select a Web Host
Now that you have your business established and you would like to take the next step. Here is a series of blogs to help with your journey. It will be a step by step how to and will get you up and running in no time.
Before we go into the first step of creating your own website you need to consider why you should have your own website. There are several reasons why but the number #1 reason is to compete and market your products or services. Since the invention of the internet it has become more and more necessary to have a good online presence for your potential customers. Where do you go to learn about the companies you want to hire? Most people answer the internet! Now let's begin with step 1 to creating your own website.
Step 1: Register a Domain Name
Before you begin building your website, you should first think of a domain name. This is the address that customers will type into the search bar to access your website online. A domain name is the URL (address) of your website. Therefore, when anyone types in "yourdomain.com" or "www.yourdomain.com", they will see your website. It is important to pick a domain name that will give you the most bang for your buck. Check out this article about the domain name and SEO (search engine optimization) connection.
You register your domain name through a domain name registrar or hosting provider. Once you have a name picked you will first search to see if your domain name is available and if so register it online.
Domain names are registered on an annual basis, and you can usually register it many years in advance. The cost is relatively inexpensive ranging from $10-$30.
Next week: Select a Web Host
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