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So you want to build a WordPress website? It should be easy, right? That’s the idea. The platform is open source and accessible to anyone. And it may truly be a piece of cake for some folks.
But for people who don’t exactly identify as “tech savvy,” WordPress can be intimidating. It’s common to dive head-first into the website-building process…only to resurface weeks later overwhelmed and frustrated with not much to show for it.
Website hosting is the process of storing a website on a server and making it accessible over the internet. In order for visitors to see your website, you need hosting.
Most websites are really just made up of a bunch of files and a database that are displayed in a website browser such as Chrome or Safari. This is the case if you use software such as WordPress to build your site. The hosting is the computer (aka server), or network of computers (aka cloud), where your website files and database live.
WordPress plugins are a la carte software packages that can be added to extend and expand the functionality of your WordPress site. WordPress itself is designed to only offer functionality that everyone needs. Plugins then offer custom functions and features so that each user can tailor their site to their specific needs. Plugins are truly why WordPress is infinitely scalable.
Perhaps you’ve recently received proposals from a few web designers, which included some really cheap quotes and some way more expensive quotes. You may be asking yourself, why would I pay more when I could get a cheaper website? Or maybe you’re wondering why anyone would pay thousands of dollars for a website when they could have their nephew do their website for a few hundred dollars.
The difference is quality assurance.
The concept of linking web pages may be simple, but it also involves some serious geek speak, so let’s start with some definitions and frequently asked questions about links and navigating the internet.
There are dozens of factors, including your branding and messaging, the design and the technical code “under the hood” that will make or break the success of your website.
So read this first to avoid the top mistakes with DIY websites to make sure your website takes you where you want to go.
In our article Wix vs WordPress: Which is the Best Website Platform, we go through the pros and cons of using Wix as your website builder. Before we get into the details of Wix and how it compares to WordPress, you might want to check out our extensive article What is WordPress and specifically the […]
Embarking on a website project is a big deal for your startup! It’s important that you choose the right web design company for the job. If you choose the wrong freelancer or web agency, it could cost you a lot of time, money and heartache. Read our Startup’s Guide to Hiring a Web Design Company before you choose a website partner.
WordPress is the most popular website-building platform in the world. Read our top 5 reasons why WordPress is the best, including the open source software, the scalability, the customizability, SEO and price. And also read about the downsides.