A First Timer’s Guide To Building A Website For My Cool New Business

Introduction

I’m sure you’ve thought about building your own website for your business. You may have even started a few times, only to get overwhelmed and give up. That is completely normal! Building a website from scratch can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This guide will walk you through each step of the process and help you build an amazing site without any coding knowledge or expensive software required.

Step 1. Decide on a platform

• Choose a platform that is easy to use.
• Choose a platform that has a lot of documentation and tutorials.
• Choose a platform that is easy to customize.
• Finally, choose one with a good community of users who can help you out if you run into trouble along the way (and believe me, you will).

Step 2. Sign up for a domain name

The domain name is the address of your website. It’s what people see in their browser when they visit it, so it’s important to choose something that is easy to remember and spells out what you do. There are many different types of domains available–some are more common than others, but all work well in most cases.

Here are some examples:

• example.com (the most common type)
• exampleorg (this one ends with org instead of com)
• exampleco (this one ends with co instead of com)

Step 3. Create an email address for your new business

Now, you’re ready to create an email address for your business.

• Pick a memorable name: If you have a brand name or plan on using one, then pick something simple and easy to remember. For example, if I were starting out as an interior designer who specializes in transforming homes into comfortable spaces with lots of natural light (my specialty), I might call myself “Natural Light Interiors” or NLI Design Studio LLC. You get the idea! This will make it easy for people who want to contact you by email at some point down the line.
• Have a backup option available: Make sure that every single person involved in this project has at least two ways of contacting each other (in case one goes down). It’s also important not only because you’ll need it later when making changes but also because sometimes emails get lost due to technical difficulties between different providers like Gmail versus Outlook etc…

Step 4. Choose a web host

Web hosting is the service that allows your website to be seen by the public. It’s like the place where your website lives, so it’s important to choose a good host.

In order to do this, you need to make sure that your web host offers all of the following:

• Unlimited space (the amount of information that can be stored on a server)
• Unlimited bandwidth (the amount of information transferred from one location or device to another)
• 24/7 customer support

Step 5. Install WordPress and set up your website

Step 5: Install WordPress and set up your website

Now that you have a domain name and hosting, it’s time to install WordPress. This can be done in two ways: 1) through cPanel or 2) through Fantastico (an automated script). For the best results, we recommend using cPanel as this will give you more control over how everything is set up. If you choose not to use cPanel or would like some additional help setting up your site, feel free to contact us!

Once installed, there are still several steps left before launching your website for the first time: 1) choosing a theme for your site; 2) adding content; 3) installing plugins (these are optional but highly recommended).

Making your own website is easier than you think!

Making your own website is easier than you think! You don’t need to be a tech expert, and there are plenty of resources out there that will show you how to get started. You can do it in your own time, and there are no costs involved–except maybe for the domain name (more on that later).

The best part? You learn as you go along, so if something goes wrong or doesn’t work out quite right, no biggie: just try again!

Conclusion

Now that you know how to build a website, it’s time to get started! We hope this guide was helpful in giving you an overview of the process and some tips on where to begin. If you have any questions or would like some guidance along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out–we’re here for you every step of the way.