Starting an online business can be both incredibly exciting and daunting, and you may have been wondering how to set up a business website.
On one hand, there’s the promise of freedom and self-employment. But on the other hand, you’ll have to set up a business website and navigate the online world to find success in the digital age.
Thankfully, you don’t need to do it alone; this guide will walk you through how to set up a business website. So, if you’re interested in starting an online business, keep reading!
Why I Started This Website.
I started my business website for several reasons.
First, I wanted a place that served as my own online business.
Second, I was keen to create a place where I could share valuable tips and advice with people who wanted to work online or start their own business.
Lastly, for the fun part of connecting with others who are also passionate about online business and opportunities.
Being able to work from home is great!
Working from home gives you flexibility to set your own schedule and develop your skills.
In return, you can potentially make more money from your actions than if you were working at a job that only pays you for your time.
The opportunity of working online has grown over time because of the incredible advances in technology. It’s much easier now to run an online business from home with your own business website, than ever before
What You Need to Get Started.
To set up your business website, you’ll need:
- A niche.
- A domain name,
- Web hosting, and
- Website software.
Your domain name should be closely associated with your niche market. More on this in the next section.
There are a number of website hosting companies that you could choose to help you get set up, but only Wealthy Affiliate’s Hubs Wizard will do it in the fastest and best way.
In addition to providing all the above in one package, Wealthy Affiliate is also an affiliate marketing education and training program where you can learn how to run an online business from home.
You can check out our review of Wealthy Affiliate here.
Choosing The Right Niche.
When it comes to choosing a niche for your online business, you need to think about what makes you passionate. You’ll have an easier time succeeding when you are involved in something that excites you.
Ask yourself if other people share your passion. Are they likely to pay for advice or products on whatever it is that excites you? The more people who are excited about what you’re doing, and ready to pay for help with it, the better chance of success.
If there’s no one else around doing what it is that gets your blood pumping, then at least start sharing what you know so others can benefit from your experience!
Making money working online is not as easy as it sounds and will take you some time to understand how to make it work for you.
When you’re just starting out, the Wealthy Affiliate Hubs Wizard will help you choose your niche, set up a business website and establish your business plan.
Choosing Your Niche, Getting Your Domain, Hosting And Setting Up Your Website.
Sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it?
Well, with the Wealthy Affiliate Hubs Wizard, it’s actually a piece of cake!
Rather than taking days or weeks to get it set up, it will be more like minutes when working through the Hubs Wizard.
So, here’s how it works.
Once you join Wealthy Affiliate, either with your Free Trial Starter Membership, or with a Premium Membership, you will be invited to start a new Hub. You can choose a to build an entirely new website or use an existing one.
So, this is what you will see when you Start A New Hub.
For this demo, I’ve chosen to create a new website. The simplicity of this Wizard is that you then click the “Continue here” button to go to the next step.
In the next step, you can choose to set up a niche website (and we’ve explained niches above) or whether you want to make money online by promoting the Wealthy Affiliate platform to others. I am going for a niche website.
By clicking on the “Continue here” button, you will be given the choice of entering your own hobby or passion, or selecting one of the AI generated suggestions for niches. See below.
Just for fun, I chose Gourmet and Specialty Foods as my niche and then we move on to the next step of selecting a brand that represents the niche.
As you can see, each step in the process will only take a minute or two for you to make decisions. Now we move onto finding a domain name that aligns with your brand.
If you already own a domain, of course you can use that, but here we are demonstrating the ease with which you can set up a free business website.
Build Your Website – Go Live.
Click on the “Build My Site” Button. The system will now get to work and in about 30 seconds you will have a live website.
Now your Hub is established and your website built. So, with your Free Trial you will have access to eight classes.
Work through these with Kyle and you will have established the foundation for your online niche business.
If you like what you’ve experienced so far, you should consider upgrading. Join the amazing Wealthy Affiliate community. You can then continue down this road, and enjoy some of the most exceptional education and training available today.
Setting Up For Success.
Of course, setting up an online business isn’t simply about having a website – there is so much more to learn.
You will definitely be ahead of the game if you choose to follow through with Wealthy Affiliate training and education.
If you decide that you’d like to join Wealthy Affiliate, you can do so right here.
Wealthy Affiliate can be accurately described as a one-stop-shop for everything you need.
You can get your niche, domain, build your website, have it hosted. Learn how to write quality content for your new website. Find out everything about affiliate marketing and other online marketing opportunities.
Learn about search engine optimization (SEO) and keywords to attract traffic (visitors) to your website. Join affiliate programs to find products appropriate to your niche.
And much, much more.
You will learn from real people who have walked down your same path. I have been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for three years now.
If you use the link above to join, I will walk that journey with you all the way to success.
Final Thoughts On How To Set Up A Business Website.
I know that it is a daunting task to start a new venture, especially if it is an area with which you are unfamiliar, such as working online.
One of the great advantages of working online is that you can always begin it as a side-hustle while you still have a job.
This helps to take away some of the insecurity you might feel, and you know that you can still pay the bills while you are getting started.
Many online entrepreneurs began in this way and built the business up until they had income that could replace or exceed their regular income.
Whatever your situation, I hope that you decide to give it a go! With the Free Trial Starter Membership at Wealthy Affiliate, you have nothing to lose (except perhaps a little of your time).
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Hey, great article on setting up a website through Wealthy Affiliate. The step-by-step approach is intuitive, and I like how you shared your personal story re: what made you decide to start up an online business.
Wealthy Affiliate is definitely as legitimate and all-inclusive as is out there, for the right price. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Ben,
Thanks for commenting on my article about setting up a business website. I appreciate you stopping by and your input.
Best wishes, Jenni.
Hi there and thank you for sharing!
The step-by-step approach makes the process simplified, and manageable which is great. From registering a domain to picking a website host, and implementing SEO, each step is clear for looking to establish an online presence for their business
I also encourage anyone who is looking to embark on this journey with WealthyAffiliates.
Best wishes,
Idem
Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my article about how to set up a business website. The exciting new Hubs center takes care of everything for you. Automation is simply the best. Cheers, Jenni.