The foundation of your online presence starts here.

Welcome to the 8th edition of our 10-part newsletter series on building a professional website for your business. In Edition 7, we helped you decide on the best CMS or development approach for your needs.

Now that your plan is taking shape, it's time to set up the domain and hosting — the digital land and building where your website will live.

🔹 Step 1: Understand the Basics

🏠 What is Web Hosting?

Hosting is a service that stores your website files and makes them accessible on the internet 24/7. Think of it like renting a plot of land for your online "storefront."

🌍 What is a Domain Name?

Your domain (like etlimited.net) is your website's address — it’s how people find you online.

🔹 Step 2: Choose the Right Domain

✅ Tips for Choosing Your Domain (Quick Recap)

Keep it short, brandable, and easy to remember.
Use keywords relevant to your business.
Stick to .com or relevant TLDs like .net, .org, .tech
Avoid numbers and hyphens.
Check social media availability for brand consistency.

🔍 Use tools like Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains to check availability.

🔹 Step 3: Select a Hosting Solution

Your hosting should match your website’s complexity, traffic, and goals.

Selection of Hosting Solution

💡 For most small businesses, we recommend:

👉 Shared hosting for static or brochure sites.

👉 Cloud hosting (like Google Cloud, AWS, DigitalOcean) if you plan to scale.

👉 Managed WordPress hosting if using WordPress.

🔐 Bonus Tip: Ensure These Essentials with Any Hosting Plan

✅ SSL certificate (must be needed for HTTPS security).
✅ Daily backups.
✅ 24/7 customer support.
✅ Email hosting or Google Workspace integration.
✅ Uptime guarantee (99.9% or better).

🔗 Step 4: Connect Your Domain to Hosting

Once your hosting and domain are purchased, you need to:

Update the Nameservers in your domain registrar (e.g., from ns1.banglawebservices.com your hosting’s nameservers).
Wait for DNS propagation (usually within a few hours).
Install your CMS (like WordPress) or upload your site files.

📦 Many hosting providers offer 1-click CMS installation tools.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This step sets your website's technical foundation. Even the best-designed site can fail without reliable hosting and a clear domain.

Take your time, compare options, and choose services that can grow with your business.

🔜 Up Next:

Edition 9 – Launch Your Website. Before you go live, we’ll walk through what you need to do, from pre-launch testing to SEO checks and performance optimization.

🌐 Set Up Your Website Hosting and Domain

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