If you want to one day become a successful business owner like Lloyd Claycomb II, Evan Spiegel or Elon Musk then you will need to work extremely hard in taking your business off the ground and into the stratosphere of success. One such way that you can take your business to the next level is to create a strong online profile for it and even use the internet to do business. Whether your company operates online or not, it is vital in today’s world that you have a presence online and one of the best ways to start is with a simple website. If you do not have a lot of money or technical knowledge then fear not, it is much easier than you think and here’s how.
Buy the Domain
The first step is to head to a website such as GoDaddy.com which is where you can buy the domain for your business website. Have a search to see if the name of your business is available, if it is not then search for variations, use hyphens or varying suffixes such as .org or .net. Once you have found the website name which you want then you simply need to buy it, usually $10 or less.
Find a Host
Every website on the internet needs to be hosted by a server, think of this like renting land to put your house on, and there are lots of options for you at great prices. With a quick search online you can find a hosting platform which should set you back around $3 per month. You simply need to purchase your plan and then add your website to the hosting platform, if you are having difficulty then there is usually a live chat feature where a professional can help you out.
Use a CMS
CMS stands for content management system and these are helpful software sites which allow you to control and design your website without the need for any real technical knowledge. Once you have selected your CMS you will need to migrate your site onto the platform, there are plenty of step-by-step guides to help you out here.
Design
if you do not have the funds to pay for a web design then you can do this yourself with relative ease using the handy software which the CMS platform will have on it. Alternatively, you could use any one of the hundreds of template designs which have already been created by smart designers.
Content
Finally you need to add some content about your business to the website, make sure that this is high quality and informative so that anyone vitiating your website knows exactly who you are and what you do. You can add written content to your website as well as photos and even videos which can give your prospective customers an introduction to you and your products.