The cheapest way to build a professional website
by Phil Hornshaw
In the modern age, it pays to have at least some kind of presence on the Internet. At this point, if your business doesn’t come up on a Google search, you can be certain you’re missing out on customers. The trouble is, for many people, building a website can be like deciphering Sanskrit, and it appears to be a great deal more expensive.
However, there are ways to keep your site-building costs down without having to learn how to code or spend months dealing with special software. The trick is to keep things simple.
WordPress: A great place to start
Many of the blog-style websites on the Internet today run on WordPress. It’s both an open-source design program and a content management system. Which means that WordPress can help you streamline sweeping changes to your site’s aesthetic design and also its content. And the best part is, the service is free.
Learning WordPress is relatively simple and there are plenty of tutorials online. You can also take advantage of free “themes” that dictate how your site looks. If you’re willing to spend a little money, however, you can drastically improve your options with premium themes – you may even be able to save some money with coupons.
Find good service
Many website hosting companies also provide their own website builder services. While these can often be rudimentary, they are also a good place to start with your design. Check out StartLogic, where you can get as much as $40 Cash Back, Bluehost or Squarespace (where you can snag a free 14-day trial).
The best option for a professional website, however, is to procure the services of a professional. You can even do this cheaply. Sometimes you can find a professional designer that will exchange with you something other than money. For example, calling up nearby higher learning institutions and working out a deal to provide college or internship credit to students in exchange for their services can be a great way to save.
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