1. Buy a domain name
Any website needs a name. Therefore, the first step is to register a domain name for your future website. The name of the website will become its permanent address where users can find it on the Internet. A unique domain name can be registered through an accredited company or purchased from the current owner.
2. Select a hosting provider and a hosting plan
With a domain name, you need to think about choosing a reliable hosting provider. Hosting services allow you to host your website on the supplier's server and eventually make it available to the whole world. Domain name registrars often offer web hosting services as well, e.g. Namescheaps. But you can also use a domain name and hosting from different providers.
3. Choose a hosting plan
Choosing a hosting type is an important step in the process of hosting your website. There are five main types of hosting solutions: Shared, Managed WordPress, VPS, Dedicated Server, and Reseller. Choose a hosting based on the tasks that you plan to solve. For small personal blogs, business card websites, freelance portfolios, and smaller-sized companies - Shared Hosting is the best choice to start your journey. VPS and Dedicated Servers can be excellent solutions for online stores, digital service providers, and highly-loaded information resources. These plans offer a high level of control and ensure that computing resources are allocated to a customer’s exclusive needs.
