Even though everyone knows what a website is, the technicalities of creating a website and maintaining it are enormous and mysterious. So for House Of Arts website, Ms Kainaat brings in expert advise, a person who has working in this field for the last 15 years! Zooming on to a WordPress based website, they sit and discuss the intricacies of website, domain and hosting.
Why a self hosted WordPress website
WordPress is the most popular content management system which allows a single person to create content and host it. WordPress takes away all the issues related to website design. With just the domain name and hosting, your website is ready to go. Any component of website can be redesigned as per requirement. All this without altering any code.
To begin with you need to choose a hosting service provider. All top hosting providers provide a single window service to buy domain and hosting. They also provide a single click website installation for any type of content management system. Advanced hosting options are also provided. So are dedicated WordPress hosting plans. Once you open an account with the hosting provider you buy your hosting plan and domain name and then you are good to go.
Checklist for Website
- As soon as you open an account with a hosting company, fill in all the details of your profile like name and address. Secure your account with a mobile number and email address for account recovery. If they ask for verification documents, upload them. In case two step authentication is available, opt for it. This way every time you login, they will send a code to your mobile phone. Also note the address appears on whois records of your domain.
- As a thumb rule a domain name costs Rs 1000 per year. Hosting companies offer variety of packages, sometimes even a free domain with the hosting account. Take professional help to choose the right package and to navigate the complex maze of options. Lock the transfer of your domain so that it is not stolen. Do not under any circumstances allow ownership of your domain with another person.
- Hosting is server space you hire for keeping your website. You basically pay for the space and access to the space. In technical terms it is the hosting capacity and bandwidth. What is sold to you as unlimited hosting and unlimited bandwidth. But there are always limits. The moment you cross them, your website will face issues like slowdown or even shutdown. Always take proper technical advise while choosing the right package.
- WordPress advertises the famous five minute installation. In reality both the installation and management is highly technical. So is design changes to the theme and choice of plugins. WordPress is controlled by an admin account. Do not share the admin password with anyone. There are numerous backup options one of which has to exercised. Even if the website is not hacked, it can still get down with technical issues. Backup helps you restore your site in minutes.
There is always a dilemma whether to handle the social media on your own or to leave the part to a professional and focus on the work you love. There comes a tipping point where a business grows to a point that hiring a professional agency becomes the need.
I am a techie and WordPress junkie. I can take your idea online and provide solutions tailored to your brand and business. From hosting to setting up your social media accounts, I can give you the whole picture. When not working, I am behind the lens, capturing the wonderful thing called nature.
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