Getting Started
01
Domain Name
For example Hostfive.net will get you to this page
02
Web site Hosting
Ideally in a country close to your users
03
To use with that shiny new website!
04
Design
Someone to build that site for you (or do it yourself)
More detail…
Domain Name
If you dont already have one – choose carefully. Dont make it too long (think trying to say it over the phone as part of your email address.
Certain domains have restrictions on their use, for example .com.au and org.au both require an ABN or organisation to be registered in something loosely related to the domain name.
TIP – Dont ever let a 3rd party fully register the domain for you under their contact details. We will always register you as the Registrant, with us as the Admin and Tech Contact.
Web Hosting
Always try and ensure that you host your website in the country where most of your users will be located. Here at Hostfive we are ideally suited for businesses customers are primarily located in Australia.
Make sure your hosting includes an SSL certificate – its a must for any modern website, even if you aren’t taking payment online
Most web hosting will include a basic email service. Here at Hostfive we are able to provide additional spam filtering capability, but if you want mission critical email with full features, you may wish to use GSuite or MS Office365.
We can assist with the setup of these also.
Design
For a basic website you may be able to put it together with a low cost template (we recommend a paid for template on WordPress) However, the chances are that the time would be better spent on your day job. Contact us for a recommendation of a 3rd party in this area.
TIP – We do not typically recommend having hosting that is controlled by your web developer. Separation is good in the event of being dissatisfied with either!