I am excited to announce that my small business is finally going to have its own website! I use to only sell my crafts in person at art fairs, but lately popularity has gotten to the point where online sales are lucrative. Having never had a website before, I found the process of setting one up to be quite a learning experience. I now know the best way to find just the right web designer and web host when you are ready to build a sales website.
How much the hosting costs is, of course, usually the first question people ask. This is a very important question but don't assume that cheapest is always best. Not all web hosts are created equal and you don't want to end up with one that is unreliable. Give yourself a budget and be willing to spend it on a trustworthy and high quality host for your website.
Having an understanding of the website you want is key to picking a web host. You need to know how much space you need from the web host to be able to get a price estimate from them. If you are hiring a designer, ask them how much space they expect to need.
For people building their own websites, I recommend calling the web host company and asking questions. I was baffled by all the different hosting packages available and didn't understand many of the features listed. I didn't know what my website needed and what would be superfluous. When I called up the web hosting companies, I was able to ask specific questions and narrow down my web host options accordingly.
This will also give a chance to try out their customer service and tech support department. You want to have all kinds of quick and accurate help during a website crisis so evaluating the customer service you receive is important before making a decision.
Look online for user reviews about web hosts to guide you, too. This is where you will be able to learn about how reliable each company is. Nothing is worse than a server crashing during peak sales hours.
My decision was made when I found a web hosting company that offers hosting powered by renewable energy. I love that my website is powered not by nonrenewable fuels like oil and coal but by the wind and sun. My website is running great and helping my business expand.
I have a web design firm who does my website for me and a great, socially responsible web host company behind them to keep my small business live online and eco friendly. To make sure you get the web hosting company that is best for your business, do the research and don't be afraid to ask questions.
How much the hosting costs is, of course, usually the first question people ask. This is a very important question but don't assume that cheapest is always best. Not all web hosts are created equal and you don't want to end up with one that is unreliable. Give yourself a budget and be willing to spend it on a trustworthy and high quality host for your website.
Having an understanding of the website you want is key to picking a web host. You need to know how much space you need from the web host to be able to get a price estimate from them. If you are hiring a designer, ask them how much space they expect to need.
For people building their own websites, I recommend calling the web host company and asking questions. I was baffled by all the different hosting packages available and didn't understand many of the features listed. I didn't know what my website needed and what would be superfluous. When I called up the web hosting companies, I was able to ask specific questions and narrow down my web host options accordingly.
This will also give a chance to try out their customer service and tech support department. You want to have all kinds of quick and accurate help during a website crisis so evaluating the customer service you receive is important before making a decision.
Look online for user reviews about web hosts to guide you, too. This is where you will be able to learn about how reliable each company is. Nothing is worse than a server crashing during peak sales hours.
My decision was made when I found a web hosting company that offers hosting powered by renewable energy. I love that my website is powered not by nonrenewable fuels like oil and coal but by the wind and sun. My website is running great and helping my business expand.
I have a web design firm who does my website for me and a great, socially responsible web host company behind them to keep my small business live online and eco friendly. To make sure you get the web hosting company that is best for your business, do the research and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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