Perhaps you’re wondering how to get started making a website. It’s quite simple these days. You can build a website yourself with minimal cash using only online tools.
1. Do It Yourself
I have an online website builder service that lets you build your own website for as little as $5 a month. This approach is well suited to individuals or organizations that have almost no budget but still need a simple web presence. You just choose from one of several attractive templates, plug in your text and graphics and away you go. The software is easy to use and allows really cool font choices and more flexibility than many competing services.
2. Hire an Expert
There is also tons of free software out there on the web that can provide really powerful website options. I specialize in setting up this kind of thing — the link to Drupal above is one such free software platform. If you want a truly professional web presence and have a budget of $2,500 – $7,500 to get started and $50-100 per month in maintenance costs then let’s talk about a custom website using Drupal. If your needs are more basic but you’d still like a hand setting something up, let’s talk about WordPress, which could get you going for more like $500 – $2,500 plus $25 per month to maintain the site.
