How to start a website

Most probably you are thinking of to have a website of your own or for your business/organization. You may have a background in web-development but it is not necessary to have one. Here in this article I will be sharing how I started my own website rather I will be telling how to start a website of your own.

Topic

Why do you need a website? Is it a personal website? Do you need it to promote your business or organization you work in? Do you need it offer your services to you clients just on few clicks of mouse? Ask yourself these questions. You may now have idea of what website is for.

Name

Name would be the thing that would distinguish you from others. You may continue with the current one or change it.

Motto

You most probably have a motto for your business or organization you work in. if not then develop one. Having motto will make feel your presence around the vast network of worldwide web.

Read Also: How to start a Blog

Build a website

If you have background in web-development, this step will be easier for you. If you don’t have one then no need to panic. There are people who are professional in this field. All you need is invest some money. Check for a web developer around you. Find someone through your contacts and acquaintances. If you can’t find one then go check online. There are platforms like Freelancer, Upwork, Elance and Fievrr where you can find one, who will create a website for you.

Domain

Once you have developed you website and had a web host you need a domain. Domain is the address of your website. Like ours is blog you can have your own. Think of a domain name relevant or same as your business. Checkout different domain name providers. They will charge a fixed amount on yearly basis.

Once you have hosting plan and a domain. Upload your website to the host’s website and connect it to your domain.

It would suggest to check for web-service providers who offer both hosting and domain servers. This would be much easier to handle.