Gone are the days when building a website was a tough job that only a professional web designer could do. Now you don’t need to learn to code or hire a professional to build a website. There are thousands of tutorials, guides and software available on the internet that can help you build an awesome website. But before learning how to create a website we need to understand the essence of a website.

Why A Website Is Needed?

• For online presence
•   To promote your business
• To generate more revenue
• Website builds reputation & credibility
• Better engagement & relationship with customers
• It saves time and money
• With a website, you can target wider audiences
• More exposure and visibility

There are many online businesses which do not have an office or a lot of infrastructure yet they are earning millions of dollars just through their website. Many of them have gone a step further and launched mobile applications which are even more convenient for customers. Building a website has never been easier, this blog highlights 5 simple step that will help you create a personalised domain of your own.

1# Choose A Domain Name – A domain name is the web address of your website. The first step is to find a name for your website and register it. You have to pay an annual fee for the registration which is quite nominal. The domain name is the identity of your business so choose a name which is short, eye catchy and SEO friendly. You can insert an important keyword or a concept in the domain name for greater visibility. Naming a website after its business is a common practice. These days people look up the internet for information and if your business and website name is the same they can easily find you.

2# Get A Web Host For Your Website – Web hosting is renting space for your website on the internet. There are thousands of companies which offer various hosting services, finding a good web host can be a daunting task. But don’t worry with proper research you would be able to get a quality and affordable web hosting services.

3# Web Designing – After choosing a domain name and hosting service now you are ready to build an attractive website. You can build it yourself or hire a web designer. You don’t require to be tech savvy or an expert on coding to create a website. There are many free website building software such as Wix, Weebly and more, which provide you an easy step by step guide to building a website.They offer free templates, themes, designs and other things to facilitate your requirements. To make a website attractive, you can choose various plugins, software and tools which are free to use. Once you have built a basic site, further you can keep improving and adding new features to it.

4# Website Testing – After building your site you need to test it on various web browsers to find and fix any bugs in the site. You can also validate the codes of your website to eliminate any HTML syntax errors. Many validator tools offer suggestions to fix the coding issues, so with a little research you can do it without any technical knowledge.

5# Shout It Loud – You have done all the necessary preparations now it’s time to go live. Register your site on Google and other search engines. Submit the link to directories and create a buzz on social media sites. Once Google finishes the crawling and indexing, it will begin to appear in searches. Now it’s all over to you, you have a platform and necessary tools to promote you business through a website.

The world has gone digital, people are using online services and facilities for most of the necessary things such as shopping, bill payment, ticket booking and more. In such scenario have a website is a compulsory thing for a business to grow. The internet has become such a common thing that most of the people use it in their mobile phones. The introduction of smartphones has blurred the line between desktop and mobile internet. You can do almost everything on your mobile which you do on a computer.

Author Bio:

With a degree in IT, Kathleen Collins has worked with the top hosting companies for over a decade. Currently she works with Hosting Reviewed, providing an in-depth evaluation of the various hosting companies listed. You can follow her @ Twitter.