Website : what are the essentials?

Creating a website is like putting a window on the digital world, which is becoming more and more necessary. However, the process is complex and some IT companies have the best methods to have a successful website. However, what does it take to launch a website? How to have an online shop? How do you have a blog? What types of hosting are available for a website? 

What does it take to launch a website? 

First of all, it is reasonable not to have all the options at your disposal at the beginning, whatever the site to create. To create a web site, you need a few basics, the first of which is the domain name. These include generic extensions such as “.org/.com” and also geographical extensions that inform about the country of residence. Apart from these, there are also custom extensions that give information about the profession that the site highlights.

Once you have chosen your domain name, it is important to host your site according to the amount of traffic you expect to receive. Use a physical server or a cloud as recommended for professional sites. Apart from that, it is recommended to choose a content management system. For beginner sites, it is advisable to choose WordPress.  

How to open an online shop? 

This is a similar step for any website, except that you will have to be specific in your choices. Indeed, start by reserving your domain name, keeping in mind that it is the personalized version that is adapted. Next, think about the hosting of your online shop with the packages offered by the various IT agencies. Opt for an online shop creator that has the particularity of being open source.

PrestaShop stands out as one of the most popular for several reasons.  Its first utility is to be available in 80 languages and thus represent an economic asset as well as its adaptability. The latter is one of the most sought after criteria for a cost-effective website. It adapts to languages, currencies, units of measurement, taxes, laws, etc. 

Start a Blog as a website

This alternative is the most recommended for business owners or those who want to federate a community. However, you should also go through the same steps as for other types of websites. Indeed, you have to choose a domain name and go to hosting with WordPress. However, try also packages containing modules such as Drupal Joomla or other depending on the specificity of your business. These content management systems allow a better understanding of computer language. They also allow for favourable search engine ranking.

To secure this type of website used by a good number of people, it is recommended to add some security features. In this case, the EV SSL certificate should be included in the package that helps you create your website. Apart from that, the anti-DDos protection is against attacks and the private or shared SQL allows the fluidity of your pages.  It is worth noting that these packages come with different prices and it is useful to use a comparator.