Getting your business online is an exciting step — and it all begins with a few key components: a domain name, a website, DNS services and web hosting. Whether you’re launching a new brand or modernizing your online presence, this guide will walk you through the essentials.
Choose a Domain Name
Your domain name is your website’s address — like yourbusiness.com. It should be easy to remember, relevant to your brand and ideally match your business name.
Tips for choosing a good domain:
- Keeping it short and simple
- Avoiding hyphens or complex spellings
- Choosing a trusted extension like .com, or an industry-relevant one
Not sure what’s available? We can help you find and register the perfect domain.
Build Your Website
Your website is where customers learn about your business, explore your services or products, and connect with you. Behind the scenes, it consists of the content your visitors see, like text and images, along with the code that defines its layout, style and functionality. Together, these elements create the user experience that represents your brand online.
Whether you need a one-page site or something more advanced, you’ll want:
- A clean, mobile-friendly design
- Easy navigation
- Clear calls to action, like “Contact Us” and “Buy Now”
- SEO best practices to help you appear in search results
We offer website solutions tailored to your needs and budget — from WordPress based-options to full custom development.
Set Up Web Hosting
Web hosting is what puts your website online. It’s the service that stores your site’s files and serves them to visitors. Options include shared, VPS, dedicated and cloud hosting — the right choice depends on your expected traffic and technical requirements.
All of our hosting plans include:
- Secure and reliable servers
- Ongoing maintenance and updates
- Regular backups and monitoring
Set Up Your DNS
The Domain Name System (DNS) is what puts your domain name together with your hosting server. It’s like the Internet’s address book, directing browsers to your website and routing email to your mailboxes.
DNS can be technical, but don’t worry — we handle all of it when you purchase domain and hosting through us.
We’re Here to Help
Getting started with a website doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you need help with one step or want us to manage the entire process, we’ve got you covered.
Have questions? Contact us and let’s talk about how to get your business online the right way.