How to create a first website

If you are looking to create your first website then you will need to decide who you are going to use and what you need your website to do. Many small business owners are attracted to free website makers to allow them to publish a page without any upfront costs. The issue with these sites is often they are based on quite a restricted template and will only allow you to change a few elements. They are often not very search engine friendly, meaning that you may find it hard to get your website to rank well.

If you are using a small web design company or someone that is self-employed then you can expect to pay anything from around £400 plus for a very basic site. You may also be charged a hosting amount per year and possibly a support fee if you wish them to manage it for you. If you are wanting to be able to do updates to the site yourself then you will need to ensure that it is built with a content management system attached to it and that it includes all the functionality that you need.