So you want a website?
You’re new to all of this and you have a very limited budget. What are your options? You have many, but today I’m going to show you how to get a website online for under $100.
Lets’ get started.
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Ok now that we got that out of the way, Let’s get to the good stuff.
In order to get a website online, you must first have a domain and a reliable host.
I personally host some of my sites through BlueHost. You should start with only what you need at first, then upgrade as your website grows. You only use what you need. Plus you get a FREE domain name with any hosting plan. They are the best and least expensive way to get your online business website started.
Here are the steps to get signed up with Bluehost:
- Go to Bluehost
- Click on get started now
- Select the basic package
- Type in the domain you’d like to purchase and hit enter
- Fill out the account information. Hosting can range anywhere from 3.95 to 5.95, but to keep your cost under $100, select the basic plan for 12 months. Uncheck the boxes for Domain privacy protection, Site Back Up Pro, and Sitelock security.
- Check that all your information is correct.
- Click ‘Purchase’.
Would you rather watch a video? Check out this 5 min tutorial on getting set up with Bluehost.
Now that you’re registered, it’s time to install WordPress. Luckily with Bluehost, the process is simple.
- Login
- Click on WordPress Tools
- Select New Install
- Choose the domain
- Fill out the information
- Select the install now button.
- Wait for the magic to happen 🙂
I’ve included a video on how to install WordPress if you need it.
Once you’ve installed WordPress, you need to choose a theme. WordPress has plenty of free themes that you could use to get started. As your needs change, you could always upgrade to a premium theme.
I don’t want to overload you with too much today. We will discuss other options and dig a little deeper into WordPress in future posts.
I hope that this helps you get your website online. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to comment below or send an email to onemooreosolutions@gmail.com