How to make a website

3 simple steps to make your own website

Step 1. Choose a domain name and host for your website

To start a website online you need two things :

1. Domain Name

Domain name is the name which you are going to select for your website.

2. Hosting

Hosting is the services provided by your host to connect your site to the internet.

A domain name and hosting will cost you around $3 - $5 a month, but it is too mere to affect your pocket in anyway.

Where to get a domain name and hosting?

As for creating and hosting your website BLUEHOST is the best option which gives you a domain, professional WordPress website, unlimited hosting space and business email just for $3.95/ month*

• Click Here to register your preferred domain name.

Tips on choosing a domain name

A domain name is what people type into their browser to view your website. So, your domain name should be catchy, unique and memorable.

• Catchy : Think of some best keywords which describes your website in the best possible way. Get around 10 to 15 best keywords then put them together and mix them up to get some really cool catchy (attractive) domain name ideas.

• Unique : Think of a domain name which should be unique. Never buy a domain name which may get confused with another website. Your domain should also not be simply the plural, hyphenated or misspelled version of an already established domain. So be unique don't let your website falls flat before its even started.

• Memorable : Your domain name should be short, punchy and clear so that it should be easier for visitors to remember. If your domain name is too long or misspelled visitors may forget it.

• Domain Name Extension : A wide range of domain name extension are available including .com, .org, .net, .info, etc. Dot-com (.com) domains are considered the most valuable and important if you are going to be building a brand. If you want to target a worldwide audience with your site go for .com, .org or .net . 

Step 2. Choose building platform for your website

First thing you need to do is to choose a website building platform. It is quite easy to build your own fully functioning and nicely designed website if you have selected the right website building platform. So, the selection of right website building platform should be your top priority.

Below is the data of three most popular site building platform that the world's websites are using in 2017 

• WordPress : 50.07%

• Drupal : 17.07%

• Joomla : 6.44%

And the winner is WordPress as nearly half of the world's websites are running on the WordPress website platform.

Why WordPress is more preferred?

• Priceless : WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time. It won't cost you a thing.

• Customisable design and Powerful media management : It provides beautiful designs, powerful features and the freedom to build anything you want.

• Responsive and mobile friendly : In today's time with more and more people viewing sites on their phones and other mobile devices, it's really important to have a site that is responsive to these digital demands.

• SEO friendly : It provides more visibility to your website on the search engines ,i.e, internet.

• Easy and Accessible : The WordPress platform is so easy to use. You can easily access and use the WordPress even if you hasn't had very much experience with computer.

• Good Customer Support : There are hundreds of thousands of developers and content creators to help you out on WordPress.

Step 3. Setup, Design and Tweak your website

Once you have purchased your domain name and hosting, you're well on your way!

Now its time to bring your website come alive. The first thing you need to do is install WordPress.

Installing WordPress

If you have signed up with BLUEHOST or any other similar hosting company, you should find your " 1 - click - installation " in your account control panel.

Here are steps you should follow - 

• Log in to your hosting account

• Go to your control panel

• Click on " 1 click installs "

• Look for the " WordPress " icon and click

• Choose the domain wher you want to install your website

• Click the " Install Now " button and you will get access to your new WordPress website