Website Foundations

So you have made the important decision to give your business an online presence, but you’re not quite sure where to start. In this guide we cover the basic elements that will go into launching your new website.

DOMAIN NAME:

Your domain name is the address where people will find you on the internet: www.yourname.com.au

Registration costs typically start at around $20 per year and vary depending on how popular or recognisable your business name is.

Tip: Check if your preferred name is available and cost effective to purchase before committing to it.

DOMAIN HOSTING:

Domain names are purchased from a domain host, such as GoDaddy. Typically, domain names can be registered for between 1 and 5 years, and your domain host will let you know when it should be renewed.

Your domain host can also provide other basic services such as connecting your domain name to an email service and offering spam protection. These are additional costs, again paid on an annual subscription basis.

WEBSITE HOST:

Think of your website host as a landlord leasing you space on the internet to house your website.

To keep things simple, you can host your website with an all-in-one provider that offers a platform to build and manage your website. This means that your website, security (such as server back-ups and anti-spam), eCommerce and payment facilities, advertising, social media, e-Marketing and, analytics can all be managed in one place.

We can help you decide which platform is best for you, based on your business needs and budget.

EMAIL:

A professional email address that uses your domain name makes the right first impression:

name@yourname.com.au

Email is set up via your domain host, who acts like a post-office and directs your email to your chosen service provider, such as Google (Gmail), Microsoft (Outlook) or Apple (Mail).

Pricing depends on how much storage you need, the size of files you need to send, and how many users you have.

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT:

When developing a website, we take care of the design and build of your website and the purchase and configuration of all required services. We can also provide ongoing technical support and recommendations to optimise your marketing and sales process.

We provide clear and transparent pricing for our work, and we don't talk jargon! Let's have a chat about your requirements and we'll provide you with a cost-effective quote to launch your new website.