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How to Start your own website for free!- Simple Website Builders

Start your own Website
Written by Jaycaption

Start your own Website for Free!- Simple Website Builders…

Do you want to start your website but don’t know where to start? I know most times we all think it’s hard or so expensive to create a website or set up one for small businesses. Creating a website is easier than you imagine. To start your own website you will need some important tools, access, and a little token to secure your domain properly.

What makes a website unique and outstanding are the theme and other related plugins which gives the site a good user experience remark and easy accessibility to your audience. Proper SEO Optimisation, keyword research articles, and appropriate backlinks must be considered in setting up a long successful website.

Don’t worry, in this article, I will be giving you free tips on how you can start your website for free!☺️

To get started, you will first need to create a website hosting account. If finding it hard to understand what’s a hosting account then read more on the top best-hosting companies and how to create a hosting account in them. But before we dive into the topic let’s check the reasons why we have to create or start a website for our business or personal blog for ourselves.

7 Reasons why I need to Create a Website

There are many reasons to start or create a website. Here are seven reasons:

  • To showcase your company or product.
  •  To share your story or engage with your audience.
  • To keep your customers and clients up to date on your latest news and developments.
  • To showcase your work or promote your services.
  • To stay competitive in a constantly changing marketplace.
  •  To create a legacy that will last for years to come.

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How do you Create your own website?

There are many online tools available to help you create your websites, such as Wix.com or Weebly.com. “Read more on Best Website Builders tools for business

But here are four parts to set up in creating your website: Your domain name, a web host, content management, and design.

Why does your website need a web host? A web host is the home of your site and its content, it’s like the mother of the websites. When your domain name (is a custom address for your website) has been searched by visitors the host helps to display your site.

WordPress.com

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that can be used to create a website. It is free and open source software released under the GPL. WordPress is used by millions of people around the world, including many large and well-known websites ( such as; NASA and CNN).

The most amazing thing about WordPress is that without needing to know any coding, anyone can create, design, write, and administer their own website.

To create a website with WordPress, you will need a website hosting account, a WordPress install, and a WordPress theme or plugin. You can find a website hosting account and a WordPress install at WordPress.org. You can find WordPress themes and plugins in the WordPress Themes Directory and the WordPress Plugin Directory, respectively.

Choosing the best web host

Choosing Namecheap as the best web host is a no-brainer for anyone looking for affordable hosting that offers top-notch customer service. Not only does Namecheap offer competitively priced plans, but its team of experts is always available to help with any hosting questions you may have. Plus, the company’s 24/7 support is outstanding. Whether you’re new to hosting or have been using Namecheap for years, you’re sure to be happy with the service and the Namecheap hosting options.

Steps to create a website

  • Choose and register a domain name

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Choosing a domain name is an important task for any personal blog/ business. There are many factors to consider, including the

  1. Company’s name,
  2. The name’s potential availability,
  3. The company’s branding, and
  4. How it will be perceived by potential customers.

A domain is what people type into their search engine or browser to view a website. (E.g jaycaption.com). These domains can come in a different range of extensions available such as; .biz,.com,.org,.net, and.info.

Website purchase and cost

The cost of registration of Domains is about $12 per year (upwards) depending on the plan or type of website you want to create. But creating a free website for small businesses or blogging won’t take you much.

  • Creating or settings up your website hosting

There are many hosting companies available, so find one that fits your budget and has the features you need. Once you have your hosting account, you will need to create a website. Remember, if you don’t know anything about an hosting account or platform… Just read more on our blog articles “webhost“… A simple easy explanation about hosting platform and how to open one is compiled for you.

  • Select a WordPress theme you want 

Once you have your website hosting account and WordPress installed, you can create or download a related theme plugin for your website. This theme will add more beauty to your site.

Different themes to start up a website

Pick a theme that inspires you. A theme that gives your site that texture and appearance you desire. In selecting a theme, always put it in mind that a website appearance can generate more visitors to that blog site.

6 best fastest WordPress theme⇓
⇒Astra.

⇒SociallyViral.

⇒SocialNow.

⇒GeneratePress.

⇒Customify.

⇒Schema.

⇒Parallax Pro.

⇒Blocksy.

I recommend “Astra” beacause it’s the most downloaded WordPress theme of all time. It’s also free and have a premium version with different bugdet rate.

  • Writing and Publishing of Contents

Once you have your website created, you will need to add content. This can be done by using online tools such as Google Docs or your WordPress site.

Simple guide to write and publish content on WordPress.

  • Login into your WordPress site account
  • By the right, click on “Posts”, A sub menu will appear
  • Click on “Add new”
  • A new blank editor page ☺️ will appear and you can start writing, formatting or Building your contents with needs for coding. Bravo!!!

Once you have added enough content, you will need to publishing it out to the internet.

Conclusion

I started my blogsite back in 2020 with the help of my good friend, it wasn’t making sense then, but it was the best decision I made.

Not sure what to write or blog about? Or worried it won’t get you any where up by search engines? I faced the same fears then, There are powerful tools  such as;  Semrush, keywords tools planner, and Free SEO tools (thehot).

They will guide you on what keywords people are searching for on any topic or content. and how to rank them on Google search engine.

There are many domain name providers available, so find one that fit your budget and needs. Congratulations, you have now started your website!

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6 ways to Promote your Business Website on Google.

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About the author

Jaycaption

I'm Joe Writes creatively using words and my writing skills are a passion I have developed for years to inspire, motivate, and elevate the minds of my readers.

I aim to create quotes to inspire and unlock your full potential toward achieving your goals, both in your personal. unprofessional and professional lives.

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