The Basics Of Building A Website

There are free website builder services that you can use for building your own website, but when the time comes that you want one to go live, you need to think about the initial costs involved because you will need more than just free website builders. A lot of beginners are afraid of investing in paid website builders. This is why turning to services that will not tie you to a monthly fee is very appealing.

The problem with free services is that they have limited features. As your business expands, your needs also increase and a basic website is not enough. There are 3 essential elements that a website needs before it goes live:

1. Domain Name

A domain name provides identity to your website. Imagine memorising a string of numbers every time you visit a site. They are not easy to remember especially if you have a lot of websites to visit. A domain name is required when building a website. The name you choose must be related to your brand and business.

In the event your domain name is not available, you will need to choose another domain or acquire it from its current owner. With regard to domain acquisition, you will need to spend a vast amount of money. For starters, registering an available domain saves you from spending more. For businesses that are keen on building online reputation, getting a specific domain is recommended.

2. Web Host Service

Once you have registered a domain you will need a provider to host your website. The hosting packages on offer will vary from provider to provider. Choosing can be tricky as there are many options to consider. Some of the notable features to consider include uptime percentage, disk space and customer support. Businesses that are launching a professional operation are advised to go for a large web hosting package. It is also advised to base choices more on the hosting features rather than the price. If you only intend to run a basic website, a basic package will suffice. It  usually offers 1 GB of disk space.

3. File Transfer Protocol

Your web host provider also offers you an option to upload information once you get access to cPanel, where you will need to set up an FTP or File Transfer Protocol. When uploading files, you will need to navigate to a particular folder. Most of these applications are pretty straightforward. Once you log in, you will be able to see the website's folder structure.