First you’ll need a web address and a place to host your website. Be careful not to get stuck before you start! People often get hung up on what name to register. Should it be yours? Or the name of a business? The truth is, sometimes you just have to go with your gut. No one knew what a Yahoo! or a Google was when those companies were named. Once upon a time, Disney was just a last name. Both approaches work. And if you decide to change the name in the future, you won’t be the first – rebranding happens all the time!
Here are the most common places online entrepreneurs go to register a URL and buy hosting services:
GoDaddy
GoDaddy is popular and user-friendly, especially for beginners. Registering a domain name is easy, and GoDaddy will pepper you with product add-ons like email and hosting right away – be sure you develop your business requirements before choosing whether to buy hosting and email at this early stage.
Bluehost
Bluehost is absolutely an internet marketer’s favorite. Easy to set up, affordable and highly reliable – amateurs and pros alike say great things about Bluehost. Many gurus run on Bluehost.
WP Engine
WordPress developers love WP Engine. If your heart is set on a WordPress website and you want to trick it out, definitely give WP Engine a try.
Hostgator
They’ve been around a long time, pros use them, good customer service, affordable rates. They also offer high-end hosting products like reselling and dedicated servers.
Pagely
If you know you need WordPress hosting, look into Pagely. They are a full service host that manages backups, updates and clients say it runs fast. It’s pricier than other options, so be sure to consider your business requirements before buying.
