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Learn How to Start a Website and Setup a Domain to Get Your Business Found Online

Introduction on How to Start a Website and Name a Domain

Email Marketing Strategy Best Practices to Increase Upsell and Cross-Sell Opportunities

Introduction on How to Start a Website and Name a Domain

3 Lessons - 9 Minutes - Level: Beginner
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Complete Guide on How to Register and Buy a Domain Name

What is a domain name, how to buy a domain name, and register a domain name guide to start a website for businesses and content creators.

Complete Guide on How to Register and Buy a Domain Name

2 Lessons - 8 Minutes - Level: Beginner
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How to Choose the Best Fully Managed Web Hosting Provider and Secure Visitor Browsing Sessions with SSL Certificate

Complete guide course summary on how to choose managed web hosting provider, point domain to hosting account, and get a SSL certificate to start a website.

How to Choose the Best Fully Managed Web Hosting Provider and Secure Visitor Browsing Sessions with SSL Certificate

3 Lessons - 11 Minutes - Level: Intermediate
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Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Content Management System and Create a Website through WordPress CMS

Step by step guide on how to choose and install the best content management system WordPress CMS and WordPress templates to start a website.

Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Content Management System and Create a Website through WordPress CMS

3 Lessons - 15 Minutes - Level: Intermediate
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Create User Friendly Web Designs to Increase Conversion Rate and Improve User Experience for Lead Generation

Practical web design strategies and best user experience website design to improve website user experiences and increase visitor engagement.

Create User Friendly Web Designs to Increase Conversion Rate and Improve User Experience for Lead Generation

1 Lesson - 7 Minutes - Level: Beginner
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Email Marketing Strategy Best Practices to Increase Upsell and Cross-Sell Opportunities

Email marketing strategy covering effective email marketing best practices and tips to top email marketing platforms to grow an email list.

Email Marketing Strategy Best Practices to Increase Upsell and Cross-Sell Opportunities

1 Lesson - 5 Minutes - Level: Intermediate
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How to Start a Website FAQs

You can start a website and get the basic services at a low cost. (Refer to our estimated cost breakdown below in How Much Does It Cost to Start a Website.) We recommend owning your domain name and using a managed hosting service to build a website. You can have complete ownership and control of your digital assets to scale your online presence without limitation.

The average cost to start a website is approximately a minimum of $300 per year. This estimated cost includes an average of $15 per year for owning a domain name and other add-on features. Plus, a starting cost of about $300 per year for a website hosting service based on website traffic volume.

Free or one-size-fits-all website hosting solutions usually do not grant you ownership of your online assets, such as the domain name, or could pose limitations on website traffic, digital marketing scalability, and overall online marketing strategy. Some one-size-fits-all website hosting solutions may offer basic digital marketing services but may not provide tailored, scalable solutions that grow with your business long term.

Absolutely, yes. A website is the best platform for businesses and content creators to drive lead generation, build brand awareness, nurture existing customers, and outreach to new target markets. A website allows you to grow an online presence for your products and services while converting prospects to ready-to-buy customers.