Website Creation – How Much Does it Really Cost?

Building a website does not have to cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars as some people expect it to. With the right software you can be up and running in no time, without needing to empty your bank account. While it makes sense for certain websites to use solely static HTML, it is not necessary for you to learn how to code a page from scratch to build a successful website. In fact very few websites are still built like this. Today’s Internet is dynamic, and most sites run software that sits like a thin layer on your server.

That means, unless you are more technical inclined, you won’t need to touch any source code to get started publishing your content. The software handles all aspects of storing and managing your content for you. You will also be able to pick from a multitude of free and commercial themes to spice up the looks of your web property. If you want to, you can still invest in a custom designed theme template now or at a later time.

So, how much does this awesome software cost? Here is the best part: One of the most feature-rich and user-friendly applications, WordPress, is completely free! The only thing you really need to invest in upfront is a domain name and a good, i.e.. reliable, web host. A domain name will cost around $10 a year, while reliable hosting does not have to cost more than $5-10 a month. Choosing the right host is crucial, since an unreliable host usually leads to a lot of headaches and may seriously damage your website’s rankings. I’ve gone through several hosts, until I’ve found one that has not let me down.