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Are you thinking about creating your first website, but aren’t sure where to start due to information overload? If yes, you’re not alone. While in theory, everyone can create a fully-functional yet fancy-looking site today, it’s a bit trickier once you try to put it into practice. 

For starters, you’ll have to buy a domain name (opens in new tab). Then you’ll have to think about choosing the right web hosting (opens in new tab) service – rich in features but not something only the rich can afford. After this, you’ll want to tackle the issue of site-building tools – that is, how you intend to create your site. And all the while you’ll be coming up with content for your soon-to-be-successful site.

1. Choose a Content Management System (CMS)

1. Choose a Content Management System (CMS)

Shared hosting is a beginner-level hosting plan. The highly competitive shared hosting industry means consumers benefit from a low monthly price. Pricing generally ranges from $2.51 per month for entry-level to $4.62 for a midtier option. With shared hosting users share their web server with other websites. The number of other websites could range from a few hundred to thousands.

The advantage of shared hosting is the affordable pricing. The disadvantages are spotty service, no guarantee of uptime, possible security risks and limited resources making it difficult for websites to scale. This option is best for websites with low traffic, static pages and new websites.

Virtual private server (VPS) hosting is the next level of hosting. On average, the cost of VPS plans…

Hosting a website means getting it live on the internet. Whether it is a personal blog or a business site, having one offers many benefits, including improving online presence and credibility.

But where do we start, and what do we need to get our website running?

If this is your first time building a website, we got you covered.

This beginner guide will explain how to host a website, from choosing the best hosting provider to uploading your site. Furthermore, we’ll add a general step-by-step guide for hosting a site locally on your personal computer.

What do you need to host a website?

Web hosting and a domain name are the two essential factors in hosting a website. The former enables website owners to get their sites online, whereas the latter is the website’s unique address.

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