Other than “dont’ use Godaddy”, what do I need to know? I’ve never owned a domain or had a website of my own before.

  1. Domain registration/host recommendations?
  2. Web hosting recommendations? Should I mix #1 and #2?
  3. Website template creation suggestions? Have fairly simple needs like service offerings and contact forms but want something without rotating construction cones.
  4. What else should I consider? Security? e-mail?
  5. Am open to all-in-one for the above, just would like to understand tradeoffs, what to look for/avoid.

TIA

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    Depends on what you need for your business. I wouldn’t self host if you don’t know anything about it. There’s plenty of companies that makes having a website for a reasonable cost with significantly less hassle. If you are big enough to have your own dedicated IT team then maybe consider transitioning to a more self controlled environment.

    If you aren’t online retail, I’d start with a Facebook page. That’s free, and gives you the ability to post the important details and have some outreach without spending money.

    If you are e-commerce, then I’d start with a company designed to help build sites like that, or even just selling on etsy/eBay/Amazon.