The 15 Minute Free Website Builder
by Melanie Citron
It’s everyone’s goal: To get a large task done in the shortest amount of time possible. Website building is a project that could take hours, days, or even weeks; that is, unless, you know where to go and what to do to build a quality website in minutes. Yes, you read that right: minutes.
First you need to know how to choose the right website builder. If you’re looking for a program that will pass the 15-minute rule, you may want to consider using WordPress. WordPress is a free website builder that’s packed with options, services, and features—most of them free, all of them easy to use.
How WordPress Will Save You Time
Building a website from scratch through WordPress is easy.
You’ll start by signing up with a web hosting partner—one host that is highly recommended is Blue Host which offers an easy 3-click installation process—which will also get you your own domain for free. You then download the WordPress software and get to work creating your site, using personalizable templates or putting your own programming knowledge to use by creating your own pages. Although it’s not necessary, if you DO happen to have programming knowledge, the WordPress builder program allows you to enter the data control center and play around with programming yourself.
Of course once you’ve got WordPress, you’ll have a world of options at your fingertips.
If you would like step by step instructions as to how to install and configure WordPress you will want to take a free online course to which will also get you better acquainted with WordPress’ and the website building process.
How WordPress Will Save You Money
WordPress offers free software and there are tons of free add-ons for your website-your only expense needs will be for a web host. One key criteria you should look for in a host, in addition to maximum storage
and lots of free features, should be their technical support and customer service. For example, Blue Host, offers 24 hour a day, 7 day a week phone support where you can actually talk to a person rather then rely on an FAQ, email or chat support. The bottom line is that WordPress is a fantastic platform that is supported by hundreds and probably thousands of developers worldwide. Once you decide where to host your site you will have everything you need to succeed.
For most people, however, there are enough free options on WordPress to keep their sites cost-free. WordPress users can choose from over 1,000 free designs and templates and an endless number of free widgets and Plugins that add lots of functionality to their site.
And it can’t hurt to say it one more time: It only takes about 15 minutes to build your own website!
About the author: Melanie Citron is a freelance author who wants the web to be open to everyone. She regularly researches and writes about great free or low cost resources to help all have a great presence on the web. See more of her writing at BuildMySiteforFree.com.
About the Author
Tom Harris was writing about Wordpress before Wordpress existed forever seeking the ultimate tool to explode online business. Tom has been on the net since its inception at Universities and has been a proponent of “user friendly” technology all his life. He now covers the intersection of business and technology from the gulf coast of Louisiana. Previously, Harris was the tech reporter for several local daily newspapers in New York state, Pittsburgh and London. He is an avid fan of technology and its affect on society, business and politics around the world.