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How long does it take to build a website?
This article will help identify six touchpoints that you need to know if you build your website. At times hiring a professional custom Website designer can be challenging due to the price point, but there are a few things that you can do to start the process yourself.
In addition, web design is an ongoing process and requires time and effort to keep updated and relevant to your audience. This article will help identify six touchpoints of building a basic website properly so that your website can be more of a client service that keeps generating revenue for your business rather than just another expense.
1. The basics of web design
A website is generally made up of a few things:
– A hosting provider
Hosting providers typically offer a platform from which you can assign your domain name and build your website to be viewed by visitors from the world wide web.
Bluehost is a hosting provider that often provides very cheap hosting plans for new business owners, or individuals looking to build a site but not looking to spend a fortune! As an affiliate with them, I can provide specific help on how to create your website through their hosting.
Look at their cheap deals here: Transitional web design Bluehost link
– your chosen domain name
Domain names (your www. yoursite .com) can be bought at any one of the many different Registrars out there; the most well-known is GoDaddy (you can also purchase domains through providers like Google). In addition, registrars house the actual domain that you can buy and assign to a hosting provider.
You can almost think of it like a neighborhood, where your domain is like a home you purchase, but it is situated inside a community or, in this example, a hosting company.
2. how to build your website
Building your website isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Typically building your website happens in a couple of stages. First, once you have your Host and domain ready to go, you need a CMS (content management system).
This system helps organize your ideas into web pages and folders that help keep your media categorized. Our company, Transitional Web Design, uses WordPress.
How long will it take to build a website?
Typically, site owners and developers launch new websites in less than one week (we’re talking about simple sites here). However, some organizations and businesses may need more time to complete due to content uploading or technical issues. If we had to estimate the amount of time it takes to create a high-quality website using a website builder for the first time, It may take you a month or more if you are very particular about the content type, colors, and branding. On the other hand, a rushed website can result in a poor user experience.
Cost of building a website
If you were to build the website yourself, the cost boils down to the hosting provider you choose and the cost of your domain per year. On average, web design costs range from 20-200/year or more. Pricing all depends on what you choose and the specifics that you would like.
Now, suppose you were to outsource this process. In that case, the price for building a website varies from one company to another depending on several factors such as the number of pages, hosting requirements, etc.
If you want us to design your website, you can contact us here at Transitional Web Design LLC. The average price for our standard package is usually around $597-$1500, depending on the features you choose. There are also additional options that include SEO optimization.
Have you installed your CMS on your domain? Then, it’s time to upload!
All you need to do is upload your site on your Host’s servers and wait until they fully load…which could take up to 48 hours depending on how large your files are or what type of hosting plan you have with them. Everything should go smoothly if you were able to do this according to the CMS’s instructions, and if so, Congrats! You’ve successfully created your first website!
3. what can go wrong with a website
Because you are dealing with databases, you need to ensure that you aren’t editing the website code unless you have experience doing so. For example, editing theme files and style sheets can cause things to appear incorrectly, and if the code from plugins is edited poorly, it could result in a website crash. However, if you stick with the standard features of a new website designer, you shouldn’t have an issue with the website crashing.
4. Common mistakes people make when designing their websites
Check out the most prominent mistake people make on their Hero section in our blog. That article explains that business owners aren’t always the most straightforward when it comes to their headlines. But the general rule is, the simpler, the better.
Another common mistake is not securing their website. In the top right corner of the browser, you may see a small lock that says secured. That lock is telling you that the site has SSL encryption. If you don’t have this lock, there’s a high possibility that the website has mixed content.
This means that some parts of the site are secure, which is great for you as a consumer because it protects your info & transactions, but other parts of the website aren’t secure, so it kind of throws off the authenticity of your site.
5. FAQs about building websites
Check out our FAQs on our Atlanta Website design page. Our Faq’s offer a range of specific questions and answers that we get frequently.
6. links to other blogs on the topic of building websites
On our blog, you can find a range of articles about building sites. From mistakes, people make to what’s going on in the industry right now.
Check out these blog posts regarding web design
Darren Chambers
Digital Marketing/ Web Development Specialist
TWD of Atlanta, GA
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