Website builder vs. WordPress
Website builders are simpler. WordPress usually gives more ownership, SEO flexibility, and long-term control.
Use the quiz to chooseBeginner Website Guides
Plain-English guides before you choose a platform
Short starting points for website planning, ownership, costs, hosting, and launch basics.
What does website hosting do?
Hosting stores your website files and makes them available online. Traditional hosting can also include email, SSL, cPanel, and more control.
Compare hosting optionsHow much should a small website cost?
A simple DIY site can be inexpensive. Custom design, ecommerce, copywriting, integrations, and ongoing maintenance raise the cost.
Estimate your costWhat pages does a business website need?
Most small business sites need a home page, about page, service or product pages, contact page, privacy page, and clear calls to action.
Generate a page planWhat to check before launch
Confirm your domain, SSL, forms, mobile layout, page titles, analytics, backups, and security basics before sending visitors to the site.
Open checklistWhen cPanel hosting makes sense
cPanel hosting is useful when you want traditional hosting control, business email, SSL access, and the ability to manage more of your site setup.
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