Building a new website raises the same questions for many starting entrepreneurs and freelancers. Do you immediately outsource a large part of your start-up budget to an agency, or do you get started yourself?
In practice, I see many entrepreneurs getting stuck. Ready-made packages seem simple at first glance, but often cause slow loading times, complicated settings or unnecessary monthly costs. If you set up the basics correctly, it is perfectly possible to maintain control and build a professional site in a clear, affordable way.
This guide is based on a clear principle: no hassle, just good technology. You don't have to be a programmer to get started with this. I will take you step by step: from trying it out quietly on your own computer to a safe go-live and a good start in Google.
Bookmark this page as a permanent reference during construction.
This series is written for self-employed professionals, freelancers, SMEs, and start-ups who like to stay in control. It is ideal for entrepreneurs.
Below you will find an overview of all the steps in this series. Bookmark this page as a permanent reference during the build.
Building a new website requires a smart approach to your budget. Especially when starting a business, fixed costs can quickly add up, while a live website with accompanying hosting and a domain name is not immediately necessary in the initial phase.
The files are on the server, the database is linked, and your website is accessible under your own domain name. Before you pop the champagne cork and proudly share your new site on LinkedIn, there is one crucial phase left: the final check.
Choosing the right theme is one of the most important decisions when setting up your WordPress site. After all, the theme not only determines how your website looks but also forms the technical foundation.
Once the foundation of your WordPress site is in place, the next step is adding content and structuring your pages. This is where many entrepreneurs hesitate: do you choose the standard tools built into WordPress itself, opt for a sleek, custom-designed dashboard, or choose a visual page builder where you can drag and drop everything?
You have practiced at your own pace on your own computer, fine-tuned the page layout, and added your text and images. Your test environment is rock solid. Now it is time for the most exciting step: preparing your website for the outside world and putting it securely online under your own domain name.
Launching your website is a fantastic milestone, but a WordPress site is not a static billboard that you put up once and then never touch again. The technology behind the internet is constantly changing: new updates for the WordPress system are released, plugins are continuously developed, and security vulnerabilities are constantly being patched.
Your website is online, the technology is running flawlessly, and your pages are GDPR-compliant. But a live website alone is not enough: naturally, you want potential customers in your region to actually be able to find you as soon as they search for your services.
Do you want to get off to a professional start immediately without having to delve into hosting settings, transfers, or security? I would be happy to help you with a solid foundation so that you can focus on your business.
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