We generally have 2 types of clients: those looking for a redesign of their existing site and those who need a website from scratch. If you fall in the ladder group then listen up – below is a list of items you will need to create a website and should have before hiring any designer.
Web Hosting – Sounds like a no brainer, but, believe it or not, many people have no idea what web hosting is or how to go about getting it.
Simply put, web hosting is your site’s home. It is where all your files are stored. As technology improves the cost of hosting is quickly getting cheaper and cheaper, and major differences among competitors generally comes in the form of 3rd party services that are offered. See our recommended web hosting services.
Domain Name – Every legitimate business needs their own .com. Without it, the only way to visit your website is by remembering its IP address. Nowadays, many web hosting services offer a free domain with purchase, so be on the lookout for those deals. Why you need an unique business name.
Depending on how big you expect your website to be, consider purchasing .net and .org versions of your domain name as well as any short-forms or alternate representations of your doman name. It could save you from potential copiers down the road.
By ensuring you have these items before meeting with any designers, it could save money and should make the whole web design experience much smoother.