5 Key Things to Consider Before Creating a Website

Published: 2021-08-05
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Author: Writer
Published in: Websites Development

Having a website should be on practically everyone's to-do list either for your personal use or as a business owner.

There is a lot you stand to gain by having a website as it gives you or your business an online presence. Let's talk about how to get a website.

Creating a website can be easy but you need to consider the following 5 key points before you do it. This is important in managing a website successfully. 

5 key things to consider before creating a website

So, we are going to be discussing 5 key items you need to consider before creating a website now these key points are not my idea but after research, I totally agree with them.

What is the aim of your website?

Before you create a website you determine what you are looking to achieve with that website. Is your aim to boost your business? Is it to showcase your skills? By determining what your aim is you get to know what type of website you want to create and how best to handle it.

Determine the website building service you want to use

There are tons of website building services you could pick from some are expensive, some are affordable and some are free like you do not need to pay. Now you will need to research at this stage to know the various benefits you can derive from each website building service keeping in mind that paid service will never be the same as a free service.

Compare the features

So, after you have determined the website building category you want, be it paid or free you want to select more than one website building service and compare their features to determine which is the best for you.

Determine your budget

We all know nothing on earth is totally free and when it comes to your website you must be willing to let go of some cash to earn some cash.

Select the right theme

Select an SEO-friendly theme. No one will be able to find the blog if the theme was designed with no regard for search engines. There are many themes to choose from, but make sure you pick the right one.

Steps to creating a website

After you have considered all the following and carried out your research you are ready to create your website. This article is will guide you all the way, on how to create a website step-by-step.

Step 1. Create an account

All free website hosts will require you to sign up for an account but if you intend to upgrade to a paid account or use a paid website host you might have to provide any billing information depending on the service you're using.

Step 2. Get a domain name

You'll need two things to get your new website up and running: Website Hosting and a domain name. Free websites typically allow you to create a subdomain on the host's domain for free, while regular domains are charged a fee.

You can purchase top-level domain names (www.yoursitename.com) and connect them to your site for a yearly fee.

Remember that your domain name must be the same as the name of your business or personal blog. Make sure you select a domain name that stands out.

A domain name that is short, snappy, and easy to remember will be easier to remember.

Your website can be hosted by one of several different websites hosting services. Selecting a reputable web host will save you money.

Step 3. Create your website

Most free websites provide online tools for creating your website, eliminating the need to download any editing software.

Web page construction software allows you to add text and images with little effort and have a functional website up and running in a matter of minutes.

To upload your website, you will need to connect to the server using an FTP program.

Step 4.  Put up your content 

You may need to explain to your audience what you do or sell, why you do it (the business story), how they can contact you, and so on.

Start planning your next content, a content planner is very important for success. If you want to make a difference, don't be afraid to ask for help from your audience.

Step 5. Go live 

Create a welcome/introduction post that explains the purpose of the site and introduces yourself if you have a blog or an announcement area.

This will put readers at ease when they visit the site. If every detail on your website suits your taste then it's time to make it fly.

It is with great pleasure that I inform you that you just created your own website in your mind so make it a reality and create your dream website today.