Building your own website can seem like a daunting task, but depending on the type of website you want to build, it’s probably easier than you think. Here’s how to build a website on a Mac.
This article will get you started building a basic website with your own custom domain registration (such as www.macworld.co.uk) that you can use to add articles and other information to. For something more complicated, we recommend Udemy’s online web development courses.
For something even simpler, like a blog, we recommend visiting our technical advisor’s article on starting a blog.
What you need to build a website
If you want to build a website, here are the things to think about first:
- Getting hosting for your website.
- Buy a custom domain for your website.
- Design and build your website.
Of course, this is Just to Get Started, there’s a lot more to building a site than we can cover here, but you’ll find this sets you on the right track and should leave you with a basic website you can build.
Hosting Your own website
Websites must be hosted on a server in order to be displayed to people around the world.
The easiest way to host your website is to rent space on A server. It will cost you a few pounds a month, but many offer additional features such as webmail and backup solutions.
There is no shortage of hosting services and there is much debate about which one is the best. . Here are some popular names to help you get started:
- 123-reg – One of the world’s largest domain and hosting providers.
- GoDaddy – A global brand that hosts a wide variety of UK websites.
- SiteGround – A well-known hosting company with fast global customer service.
- TSOHost – Popular with beginners and has good WordPress integration.
- FatCow: Reliable with good support. A popular choice for small businesses.
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You can then choose from custom WordPress themes to design your site, or search Google for WordPress themes to find thousands available for purchase. The process of designing pages and content for your site will be different depending on which theme you choose, but most have detailed guides and support available to help you find your way around.
If you decide not to use WordPress, there are several alternatives. Here are some of the most popular web design software options for Mac:
- Realmac RapidWeaver
- Karelia Sandvox
- Blocs
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For more tips, check out our roundup of the best web design software for Mac.
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