There are many reasons for deciding to have a website. You may be in business already and want the prospects the Internet offers. You want the opportunity to introduce yourself to potential customers or clients exactly when they are searching online. Or you are a start-up business and know the importance of the online world. You might be thinking about how to start working at home and need a website for this reason. Whatever your situation is I hope this helps.
There are many types of people and businesses who decide to have a website. Here are just a few…
- Start Up Business
- Online Shop
- Bricks & Mortar Shop Moving Online
- Pet Care / Services
- Cleaning Services
- Niche Business
- Counselling / Psychotherapy
- Building Services
- Auto Services
- Finance
- Entertainment
- Dating
- Self Help
- Beauty / Cosmetics
Things to consider
- Choosing a Domain and Host
- Backend Services (CMS “Content Management System” / Software)
- Clean Design
- Effective Color Scheme
- Branding
- Functionality
- Navigation
- Usability
- Call to Action
- Short Loading Times
- Active Blog
- Clean, SEO-Friendly Code
- Compatibility with Multiple Browsers
- Mobile Sites vs. Responsive Sites
- Integration with Social Media
- Captcha Tests
- Effective Security
- Offsite Reviews
- Customer Testimonials
- Google+ Author Verification
- Tracking
- Comprehensive Sitemap
- Original Content
- Stock Images
Why WordPress is the best?
When making the decision to build a website, you need to decide on a content management system (CMS). While there are other platforms such as Drupal and Joomla, my preferred option is WordPress. With its ease of use and flexibility, you can create a fully functional website or a simple blog in no time at all. It’s smartphone and tablet friendly. There are approximately 10,000 themes available to choose from, allowing you to create a unique stylish website to figurehead your online presence.
Register a Domain
A domain can be your business or brand name. It can also be related to the product or service you are offering. Bacically your domain name can be as unique and individual as you want it to be, the choice is yours. It will be your business address. I use Namecheap for my domains. They are cheap and secure and I have had no issue with them.
You choose your domain by typing the name into the search box to see if it’s available. Once you have chosen your domain, you’ll need to register it, you’ll create an account to do this.
Get Your Domain Here!How to build your site
There are a number of methods available to build your WordPress site. The first is by far the easiest method.
Create a Website in Under 30 Seconds
YOU DO NOT NEED A SEPARATE HOSTING ACCOUNT FOR THIS METHOD
Watch the video to see the easiest way to build a site
If you decide to install WordPress manually then this is the way to go.
Get Your Hosting Account
Hosting for your website is like an office for your business. It is where all the files for your website will be stored. Hostgator is a leading provider of web hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Out of the thousands of web hosts out there, it is my preference.
Not quite ready to take the plunge yet?
This is a safe place to begin.
You can create your TWO FREE websites here…
Put your business name or idea into to the box to begin
About the Author
2 Comments on “How to Build a Website Step by Step”
Wow,
This is the best information I saw and I can start right away.
You’ve made it super easy, thank you.
Kit
Thanks for the kind words Kit…if you need any help with anything WordPress let me know.
regards
Suzanne