The 2 things I am asked the most; what are Domains and hosting and where should I get them?
Domains
Domains are the addresses of websites, for example Google’s domain is Google.com. To purchase a domain, you have to register it through one of the certified registrars in yearly increments. This registration can run from $2 to $20 depending on the domain extension you want (The most popular being .com)
Domain selection should not be taken lightly. What you choose as your domain can have a large impact on your website. It is the first thing people see when they are referred to your site, so it has to be relevant and catchy. It is also the first thing the search engines see, so it’s good to include one of your site’s keywords in the name. We would be happy to help you select a good domain name for your website.
Our personal choice for domain registration is GoDaddy, so we have partnered with GoDaddy to give you the best rates at what we consider the best registrar. With our referral link, you can get a .info domain for $1.99 or a .com for $12.99
Hosting
Hosting is where the data that makes up your website is stored. If your website was your house, then the domain is the address and the hosting is the land. There are many options for hosting your site and the factors to keep in mind are storage limit, data transfer, and cost. For larger high traffic sites, getting too small a hosting package can mean downtime and loss of business for your site.
The Hosting which we recommend the highest is through HostGator. The Baby plan at HostGator will cost $7-$10 per month (depending on whether you pay monthly or all up front for a year). With it you can host unlimited domains, with unlimited storage and transfer. This way, you will never go over any of your limits, and if you want another site in the future you won’t have to pay again for hosting. If you purchase your hosting through Host Gator, use the coupon code LPWDHOSTING and you will receive 25% off your purchase.
