Can You Put Up a Web Site for Less Than $100?
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As a web professional, I love nothing more than opening my email first thing in the morning and having somebody ask me if I can build them a web site for $100. Oddly, this happens a lot so I’ve decided to write a blog entry here on my site to help you do it yourself.
First, you’ll need to register a domain name.
A domain name is your address on the web, you’ll want to make it snazzy but simple. I recommend using a reputable hosting company to register your domain name. BlueHost will charge you $6.95 for a year.
Secondly, you’ll need a hosting account.
Again, I will recommend BlueHost since it’s where I host my web site and I’ve had no problems in two years. Their basic hosting package is $6.95 per month which means your new web site now costs $90.35.
Next you’ll need a web site.
BlueHost comes complete with a service called Fantastico, once you’ve activated your account click the Fantastico link in your profile to install cool scripts on your new hosting account.
Look for WordPress, it’s the best choice to manage your web site and is included for free as part of your BlueHost hosting account. Install WordPress in your base directory, when it’s done you’ll get a username and password as well as a link to your web site manager.
Making your web site look great.
Now that you’ve purchased a domain name, setup your hosting and installed WordPress as a web site manager you’ll want to install a theme. Theme’s are what make WordPress web sites look different from each other, there are literally thousands of free themes on the web. In fact, if you’d like to use one of mine, you’re welcome to use Minimalist Fixed, a free WordPress theme.
Update: October 18th - I’ve added two more themes in the last couple of days.
Adding Content
You can quickly add new content to your web site by adding Pages in WordPress, this will automatically publish your new content to the web site you setup earlier.
There you go, a fully functional web site complete with a content manager for less than $100.
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Posted on: Thursday, October 9th, 2008Tags: cheap design, WordPress
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October 9th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Great article, I get those same articles from people all the site. I will defiantly refer some of them to this post!
October 10th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I’m glad you wrote this post Christopher, because it seems like far too many people are under the impression that creating their own website has to cost thousands of dollars.
BTW, your domain name is quite clever ;)
October 12th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Yeah I agree. Most people probably think they gotta spend a bomb setting up a website. Seems hard to convince them to start up their own webby.
October 15th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
It is certainly possible and in fact, it can be done in less than $50 if you opt for a monthly payment.
It’s very kind of you to outline the steps and every doubters should make an effort to read this article.
Great stuff, Chris and I’m impressed with the way you’ve done with the typography on each of your article. Thumbs up…
Yan
October 16th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
A website sure could be put up for less than $100, but the effort to be put in would also have to be taken into account by the site creator. It is not possible to speed through the process without giving up quality.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Great article, I get those same articles from people all the site. I It takes alot longer to build an online business but with this post one can have a much easier day.
Thanks