How much does a simple website cost?

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I have NEVER purchased a Website domain before. So, that being said, what is the price for me to simply purchase a .com and put a very simple Wordpress Theme blog on it? That's all I want to do - no videos, maybe one picture, that's about it.

If I purchase in bulk, is there a cheaper rate?

Also, if I simply have the URL as a re-direct, is there a cost savings, or a cost increase?

Sorry, I don't know anything of Hosting, domain buying, or anything else.

Jeremy
#cost #simple #website
  • Profile picture of the author christopherNV
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeremy James
      Is there a Contract for hosting?

      I am simply getting this website to turn around and sell after a week or two.
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      • Profile picture of the author jjeeezy
        Originally Posted by Jeremy James View Post

        Is there a Contract for hosting?

        I am simply getting this website to turn around and sell after a week or two.
        Get baby hosting from HostGator then, with a coupon it should only cost you 1 cent.

        Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sparhawke
    You can get hosting on a month by month basis at the major hosters...if you let it lapse I believe that the work you put into it will go bye bye but someone else will have to confirm?
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  • Profile picture of the author ArticlePrince
    Most hosting companies will keep files on their servers for 2 months after missed payment, after that they're gone. But... it's $8, so it shouldn't be an issue.
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  • Profile picture of the author dvduval
    To get a unique design, your own logo, and some customization to fit your startup strategy I would put a number like $200 if I were paying someone to do something like this. Of course, a true masterpiece is in the detail. Just going with default install and commonly used template is going to have its limits.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kysersoze
    Baby Croc hosting from hostgator is the way to go for you. Fre WP theme and a .com domain costs like $8 with Moniker.
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  • Profile picture of the author xiaoayuan
    The domain .com from 1and1 is 7.99$ for the first year. Its webhosting is free for 1 year now.
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    • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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      Originally Posted by xiaoayuan View Post

      The domain .com from 1and1 is 7.99$ for the first year. Its webhosting is free for 1 year now.
      I strongly advise against 1and1 ... Google 1 and 1 scam for information. You could be very sorry going with 1&1

      Just get Hostgator Baby Croc hosting, a domain at Namecheap, free Wordpress, but you are going to have to build a website with some value to the buyers if you expect to sell it. Selling startups isn't that easy.
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      • Profile picture of the author Sparhawke
        Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

        I strongly advise against 1and1 ... Google 1 and 1 scam for information. You could be very sorry going with 1&1
        This is why I like forums, nowhere else will information be shared like it is here in places like this

        The 1and1 Double Billing Scam - Web Hosting Talk

        I prefer Name Cheap for my domain names anyway, and if you need hosting I would just go with the majority here and say HostGator, since they seem to know what they're doing :p
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    • Profile picture of the author Halli
      How do you plan on being able to sell the site? Hard to find a buyer for a simple Wordpress site with one pic
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      • Profile picture of the author ActionToCash
        Hey!

        A great way to find a great free host with what you are looking for is at free web hosting with free MySQL database

        I am presently in the middle of creating an information product and to keep costs low I am using the X10hosting service and have found it to be pretty dang good for free.

        A little slow, but what can you expect for free, and beyond that it is very low cost if you want to upgrade as well. It even has Fantastico (I think), or another script installer where you can install WordPress, Joomla, or a variety of other popular free scripts.

        Check it out! Great service for a great price!

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        • Profile picture of the author PaulSolid
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          Gett domain a name from godaddy.com

          Get hosting from hostgator.com

          Login to your hosting account, install your blog using wordpress.
          it is simple.
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  • Profile picture of the author Neil12
    HI there, I got my domain from godaddy for about $8 or $9, and fortunately have free hosting with with a web business I'm working with to get me through the beginning phases. Good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author dan4321
    I paid $9 for my domain so if this is cheap for you then yes it is quite cheap.
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  • Profile picture of the author Aabayommy
    Basic costs that are obvious are that of the domain registration and hosting. You can search for cheap domain name likewise cheap and reliable hosting service. Afterwards, you can install wordpress which has been suggested to you earlier. It is very to set up and manage. There are lots of videos on youtube on how to set up your wordpress site in minutes. That's website creation made simple
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    • Profile picture of the author Vogin
      I would stress the question - how do you know you will find a buyer, if you'll have no traffic and anything? Is it a great domain name like makemoneyonline.com?
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    • Profile picture of the author Crew Chief
      Originally Posted by Jeremy James View Post

      I have NEVER purchased a Website domain before. So, that being said, what is the price for me to simply purchase a .com and put a very simple Wordpress Theme blog on it? That's all I want to do - no videos, maybe one picture, that's about it.

      If I purchase in bulk, is there a cheaper rate?

      Also, if I simply have the URL as a re-direct, is there a cost savings, or a cost increase?

      Sorry, I don't know anything of Hosting, domain buying, or anything else.

      Jeremy
      Here's a sweet deal on hosting: http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...gust-31st.html

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      • Profile picture of the author jasonthewebmaster
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        You shouldnt have to pay for hosting. Decent domain registrars provide full hosting services for free. (up to a certain amount of memory) which should be more than enough for a small website!


        Try lime domains

        Free web hosting, free domain name, free domain hosting-LimeDomains <-- not an affiliate link

        Full DNS Management, no forced ads, full cpanel, etc etc. i could go on and on..
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