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Starting a
personal website seems like too much work and it also seems too
expensive.
This is commonly what keeps people
from starting their own personal website. Let us address both of these
issues.
1. Building a website does require
some work, but it's really not as hard as you might think. In a few
simple steps you can have a website up on the internet. If you don't
know anything about web design you can start by using free website
builder provided by your web host. With one of these website builders
you can have a decent site up on the internet in a very short period of
time.
To help you get started take a
look at our articles on domain
registration, and starting a website.
2. Having your own website doesn't
cost a lot of money. Of course there is
free web hosting, but if you don't want your website to be plastered
with advertising and you want your own unique domain name then we
recommend paying for your web host.
The costs will include domain
registration and hosting costs. Most hosts will want 1 year of hosting
fees up front in order to waive the typical $30 setup fee. Our top rated
host is Hostgator and they will
allow you a month-to-month payment plan starting at $9.95/month. Of
course, you may not want to pay $10/month. One of the cheapest options
is HostExcellence which charges
only $2.95/month paid up front for 1 year of web hosting.
Along with web hosting, you'll
also need to register a domain name. We use
Godaddy for our domains.
See our article about domain
registration to learn more about registering your domain.
For one year of hosting at the cheapest web host
plus domain registration for one year it will cost just under $50. For
those on a budget $50 is a lot, but think of it as an investment in your
future. The internet is here to stay and the more you can learn about
using it to your advantage the more opportunities will be open to you in
the future. Best of Luck in
Your Internet Endeavors,
PerfectFitHosting.com |
