So you want to create a website, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Creating a website can be terrifying especially when you are a beginner. However, the process of starting a website is easy to follow. In this blog post, I will explain how to create your own website and make it available to the world.
What do you need to create a website?
You’ll need the following four things to create any website.
- A domain name; this is the name of your website such as indianblog.org
- Web hosting; this is where your website files are stored.
- Website Builder or Website Platform; this gets used to managing content on the website.
- SSL Certificate; provides security and trust to the wesite.
Domain Name
A domain name is your website’s address that your users will type in their browsers to reach your site (for example, google.com or indianblog.org). The domain name is the only thing people need to know in order to visit any website and hence it is very important for the website. Your domain name will also likely be one of the most enduring parts of your website. You may go through many redesigns and web hosts, but it’s more likely that you’ll never change the domain name. Domain names are registered on an annual basis, and you can usually register them for up to 10 years in advance (or renew every year).
The domain name can be registered through a domain name registrar or hosting provider. Just check the availability of your preferred domain name and then register it instantly. Most hosting providers offer free domain name registration for 1 year when you sign up for one of their web hosting plans.
Web Hosting
All websites on the internet need some space to store their website files, which is called web hosting. This will be your website’s server on the internet. A web host or hosting provider is a company that provides web hosting services where your website’s code & files live for the world to see. Hosting providers have the equipment and technical skills to maintain the servers and make sure your website is available to the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The amount of space allocated on a server to a website depends on the type of hosting & subscribed hosting plan. The main types of hosting are shared, dedicated, VPS, cloud, and reseller.
The selection of a reliable web host is an important step in creating a website. Choose your hosting provider carefully; a good host will have excellent support. If you’re new to creating websites, good support can reduce the stress that comes from doing something for the first time.
