Is it possible to create a simpler website with no prior knowledge?

In 2022 one can safely say that the website has become a business card for every company, and a company without a website is as good as non-existent. But where should you start when thinking of creating a website for your business? 

You should first of all, of course, think about the purpose of your website. The choices and decisions that follow will largely depend on it. Here are some of the key points to consider when creating a website.

Start with registering your domain

Creating a website is something that practically anyone with a bit more enterprise can do these days. However, you do need to be patient and allow time for it. Of course, there is always the option of paying to another company for creating your website, but it is much more affordable to do it yourself. So how do you create a website yourself?

The first step is to register your domain, that will also become the name of your website. The name of the company itself is used as a rule, but of course it does not have to be so. Registering a domain is a relatively simple process that does not require much time or knowledge.

You can do it conveniently here, where you can also check whether the domain you want is available or not.

You should also keep in mind that registering a domain is subject to a fee. The domain extension is one of the factors determining the price – the .ee and .com extensions cost a bit more than the .eu extension. The average fee for registering a domain is 7–15 euros a year. More information on prices can be found here.

Choose a web hosting plan that meets your expectations

Finding the most suitable web hosting plan for your website is no less important than the domain name. A web hosting or virtual server is the platform that makes your domain accessible to the world. The web hosting plans offered by Zone also include an e-mail service, plenty of disk space and dozens of other useful functionalities and features that make using the service easy, fast and secure.

But before you choose a package, make sure you know what your real needs and expectations are. If you’re not a developer yourself, be sure to consult your website developer, who can help you find your way between your needs and the wealth of options our web hosting services have to offer. In addition, it is also worthwhile to check out our blog post (this is in Estonian, but we suggest you to use almighty translator) taking you through the maze of choosing a web hosting plan.

Choose a suitable content management system

There are many different content management systems available on the Internet, each with its own pros and cons. When choosing a content management system, you should first and foremost consider what you want to do with your website. It also depends on your individual preferences.

Choosing the “right” system may seem difficult at first glance when you have no previous experience with them. There are currently three major content management systems: WordPress, Drupal and Joomla.

WordPress is undoubtedly the most popular of them, and is especially suitable for beginners. It is a relatively simple and convenient system, with a wide range of plugins and options for creating a website you like.

Drupal and Joomla, on the other hand, are a little more complex content management systems that are better known among professional developers. It is certainly possible for a beginner to use these systems, but it will inevitably take more time and effort to get to know them.

In addition to the content management systems mentioned above, you can also try out a range of other free and paid applications at Zone. One of the most popular paid applications among the options offered by Zone+ is definitely the application called Voog.

Again, it is important to remember that using a content management system requires learning. Fortunately, a lot of help is available on the Internet, with step-by-step instructions on how to use one or the other system to create a website.

In conclusion, it can be said that creating a website on your own is a completely feasible task, but it requires learning and time at first. Should you, however, get stuck somewhere, you can always turn to a developer who can help you with your concerns and explain things in plain language.