According to the latest data, women now own 36% of all businesses in the United States. That percentage is continuing to grow with each passing year. Additionally, about 543,000 businesses are started every month. If you are part of the growing group of women starting their own businesses, congratulations on taking an exciting step in your career.
One essential part of owning a business in today’s world is having a meaningful online presence. Whether you own a clothing boutique, a consulting company, or a coffee shop, all companies should have a purposeful, user-friendly website. If you have just started the process of planning your website, getting everything in place can seem overwhelming.
The first step in getting your website up and running is the selection of a domain name and web hosting site. Ready to get started? Here are a few tips for choosing the right web hosting service.
Make a list of what you need in a website
Every new company has a unique set of priorities when it comes to web hosting. The needs of an ecommerce business will be much different than those of a restaurant. Start making a list of the features you think you’ll need on your website (this list will also be handy when you begin to design your website). Also, start considering your level of tech-savviness. Are you already well-versed in web hosting, or will you need as much tech support as you can get? Do you need unlimited storage? Do you already have your domain name? Having a list of your top priorities will assist you in comparing features offered by each web hosting company.
Establish your budget
Web hosting can get expensive in a hurry. As you begin to register with your chosen web hosting company, you will find that there is a never ending list of service extras available to you. To avoid spending far more than you intended, set a budget range in advance and stick with it.
Compare options and make your choice
Since there are many choices available for website hosting, reserve part of your day to sit down and thoroughly compare your options. Because the needs of every business are unique, there is not one “best” web hosting service. While customer reviews can certainly help, the decision will be up to you and what makes most sense for your business. After you’ve carefully reviewed your choices, register for services with the company that is most consistent with your priority list and budget.
What’s next?
Once you have your domain and you’ve signed up with a web hosting service, the sky’s the limit with where you can take your website. You (or a web designer) can begin creating a visually appealing website that will impress existing customers, and help easily attract new customers.
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