Define your needs
Before we start, it is essential to take a moment to define your needs. What type of website do you want to create? Is it a showcase website for your business, an online store to sell your creations, or a one-page site to announce an event? The more precise you are, the easier it will be to remember everything and choose options that meet your needs best. A good way to do it is to list all your required pages and sections for your project.
Similarly, take the time to define a budget. A website can be free or cost thousands. It depends on what you wish to create, the required features, and the person behind the screen.
How to create a website with a small budget
There is a strong possibility that you do not have a lot of financial resources to create your first website or online store. Do not worry; dozens of websites are made daily with WebSelf. Let us give you a few tips on creating a site with a small budget.
Creating the components of your brand image
Before you start creating the first web pages, we strongly recommend you think about the components of your brand image. Indeed, if you have these elements in hand, it will be easier to create a website that respects consistency. Moreover, several free or cheap tools exist to help you create your own brand.
The color palette
One of the most important components of a brand image is the color palette. Your brand colors can be used on your website, social media content, or printed documents. Since colors have meanings and can help you send a message, it is essential not to choose poorly.
To help you, you can use a color palette generator like Coolors. This free tool will give you access to many available palette options. Here is a tip: think about choosing a palette with a sufficient contrast of colors. It will help you when creating your website.
The logo
Let us now talk about the logo. A business or a sports team should have an official logo. If you have a little money for this, please note that several free or cheap tools help you create a logo in just a few clicks. You could then use your logo in your website header, as a Favicon, in the footer, on your social media pages, etc.
Regarding this, do not hesitate to look at our partner FreeLogoDesign. It is an easy-to-use logo maker, and as its name suggests, you can create and download logos for free.
Choosing a website template
One way to make a website easily is to use a professional-looking template. Indeed, many templates are available on the internet; some are free, and others you must pay to use. Besides ensuring a consistent structure, you only need to customize everything with your content, colors, and pictures.
With WebSelf, whether you create a free website or not, you can access all our templates. Our team of professional graphic designers also created these templates. Whether you want to create a website for your restaurant, a literary blog, or an online store, we have more than 100 templates. We are sure you will find at least one that meets your needs.
Finding a domain name
A domain name is essential for all websites. Of course, try to choose a domain name that is short and easy to remember. If it is available, think about using your business name. The cost of a domain name varies depending on the main keyword and the extension. Consequently, do not hesitate to try different combinations to see which domain names have an interesting price while remaining representative of your business.
PS When you choose one of WebSelf’s annual plans, we give you a free domain name for a year. It is a great way to save up some money!
Thinking about hosting
You must consider hosting according to the tool you choose to create your website. The price varies depending on many factors, like the number of pages, the bandwidth, and the disk space. The more a website has components, the more it needs a quantity of hosting. Feel free to check the offers of many hosting companies to see what would best meet your needs.
By the way, if you choose WebSelf, your website hosting will be included whether you decide to create a free or premium site. Do not hesitate to take a look at our different offers.
In conclusion, creating a website with a small budget is possible by preparing yourself accordingly. Start by defining your needs and creating the components of your brand image. Then, think about the template, the domain name, and the hosting. If you need a hand, do not hesitate to check our blog. We have several articles on relevant topics related to making a website. Good luck!