The idea of building your own website can occur to anyone — a student, a homemaker, or a business owner. You might want your own page to promote a business, showcase products, or share your creative work with the world.
Technology and the internet are constantly evolving, and while building a mobile app can get complicated, creating a website is doable even if you’re not tech-savvy. So let’s say you already have an idea and want to bring it to the world.
Here we’ll break down the three pillars your website will be built on. AdmiGram.com will walk you through turning your idea into a real, fully-fledged project — one you’ll control completely, from the content itself to future advertising.
How to Create a Website for Beginners in 24 Hours
Domain Name
© sarah b / Unsplash
A domain name is the unique address people type into their browser to find your site. Start by coming up with a name for your website, then check whether it’s available and buy it from an accredited registrar — you can do this from home with just a credit card. On the registrar’s website, search for the domain name you want, confirm it’s free, and purchase it for however long you need.
Hosting
© Stephen Phillips / Unsplash
Hosting is the set of services that keeps your website running — think of it as the space where your site actually lives. If you’ve already bought a domain name, chances are the registrar will also offer hosting (that’s true in the vast majority of cases). Once you’ve purchased both, you’ll get an email with everything you need to manage your site.
CMS
© Justin Morgan / Unsplash
A CMS, or content management system, is the tool you’ll use to run your site. WordPress has long been the most popular CMS in the world — it now powers more than 40% of all websites, including this one. Given how widely it’s used, you shouldn’t run into any major problems. It’s simple, intuitive, and there’s no shortage of video tutorials online.
Theory and Practice
© WebFactory Ltd / Unsplash
We’ve covered the terms and basics you need to get your idea off the ground. Now it’s time for a crash course. YouTube isn’t just for entertainment — it’s a solid place to learn, too. Search “how to build a website on WordPress” and pick a tutorial that works for you. Not sure which one to choose? Let the likes and view counts guide you.
After three or four hours of watching tutorials, you’ll have a solid grasp of the basics and feel comfortable navigating WordPress. From there, it’s all about experimenting and letting your imagination take over. Pick a theme and start filling your site with content — working in WordPress isn’t much harder than typing up a document in Word. With time, you’ll pick up all the finer details.
We’re confident you can do this!
image on top: Briana Tozour / Unsplash
