Choosing A Domain And Web Hosting For Your Home Based Business

An awful lot of mothers now decide to set up a business from home, because they want to earn some money, they’re bored and need some stimulation, they’ve been unable to return to work due to flexibility issues, or they just want to spend more time with their children. Whatever the reason, a home-based business is a great option. To really be successful these businesses need to be online. When choosing to set up a website for your business, choosing a domain name and a host are vitally important.

Your Website

You’ll want your website to really reflect your brand. So take some time to really think about what your business is and who it’s aimed at. Are you selling a product, your services, your time, or just hoping to make money from a blog? The type of website you want will be determined by these decisions. If you’re selling a product, for example, it would be a good idea to decide on a theme for your blog that’s tailored towards WooCommerce, which will help you sell.

Domain Name Tips

Choosing a domain name is a bit like naming a child. You’re going to be stuck with it for as long as you keep this site, and the business. Think about how professional you want to be. While something quirky might work for a blog, or some products, if you’re offering a professional service, your skills as a writer perhaps, then you need to make sure your domain is something that suits.

You don’t want it to be like when you set your email address age 12 to “ilovekittens@” and then tried to apply for jobs with it 10 years later. Really take your time with this one, write a list of key words to do with your business and your business name, and try combining a few. Say them out loud, make sure they sound right, but also look at them written down. Sometimes, when you write down two words without a space, another word forms in the middle, so be careful of this. I would also advise you to keep it short and memorable, perhaps two or three words. If you’re still stuck, check out this expert’s advice.

Hosting Options

I highly recommend going self-hosted from the very start. There are free blogging options available, but you’re very limited by what you can customize, and there are also rules on how you can make money. For example, some platforms say you have to have a certain number of visitors before you can sell. Going self-hosted from the off is a much better option, as you can get things how you want them straight away, use your own branding, and sell as soon as you’re ready. For more information, have a look at some hosting options and packages.

Setting up a website for your home based business is a great idea, and can be really good fun. Take your time to make the right decisions about it and it could be a fantastic website from the get go.