Lots of people get discouraged by the idea that creating a website is difficult, pricey, and requires lots of maintenance.
While you might be thinking the same, truth be told, it’s far from that.
Depending on what kind of website you are going to build, the price is going to differ.
While a simple freshly built blog can cost you a price for an e-store is naturally going to cost more due to the increase of resources required.
There are only three things you need to have your website up and running:
1. A hosting provider - to have your website online, it’s important to find the one that fits your needs. With various choices out there, it might be challenging to know which option is suitable for you, but to help, here are some important features you should be on the lookout for:
- 24/7 Customer Support. It’s essential to get assistance immediately, rather than waiting for a ticket. Having a live chat is great for the better flow of communication and providing photos or examples.
- Uptime. Having a website down would mean a loss of traffic. Therefore, it’s essential to look for a hosting that has great uptime.
- Speed / Performance. Keep in mind that your website should load as quickly as possible so you wouldn’t lose visitors. As much as website performance depends on the way you are maintaining your site, it also depends on your hosting provider. Therefore, it’s important to read what kind of actions and tools a company utilizes for the best performance.
2. A domain name - After choosing a hosting provider that satisfies your needs, you should grab a domain name. One thing to keep in mind is that different domain types result in different prices. Depending on a hosting plan you are buying, it can result in rewarding perks such as a free .in domain or any other domain of your choice!
3. Design - it is quite expensive to have a website built from scratch since you would need a developer, designer, and lots of time. You can avoid these extra costs by building your website using WordPress or any other CMS such as Drupal, Joomla. If CMS isn’t of your liking, you can simply use a free website builder. There are a few tips that can help you do it more efficiently:
- WordPress, choosing the right theme. Depending on what kind of website you are going to have, whether it’s a blog or a portfolio site, it is highly recommended that you choose a theme in consideration of that type. Knowing that there are plenty of themes created, a can become really useful. From free to paid ones, finding the most suitable theme can help in saving lots of time and result in a website of a great performance.
- Drupal. It’s a highly flexible CMS with various features for developers. Using Drupal lets you build any type of website, although it might take some time to get adjusted with it. However, with the right resources, you can get comfortable with it in no time. Do not hesitate to read a tutorial for Drupal
- Joomla. Not only does it give you lots of freedom to work in, but this CMS is known for multiple free themes and extensions. Overall, it’s very user-friendly, and it gives a perfect opportunity to work with various resources it provides you.
- In the end, If CMS isn’t of your taste, a website builder is the solution. Chances are, your hosting provider will offer their own builder for their clients, featuring free templates and simple drag & drop, making the entire process easier.
There you go, with these simple steps you are going to build a fantastic website at a low price!
Don’t forget to optimize and maintain your website to keep it’s loading speed top notch.
As I promised, here’s a quick and easy guide showing that building a website doesn’t need to be pricey. Not only regarding the cost but your valuable time as well.
ragini singh