Create a Website - Complete Guide for Beginners
Everything you need to know to build your own website. Whether you choose a website builder, WordPress or custom development - we help you make the best choice.
Why Your Own Website?
24/7 Online Presence
Your website works day and night. Customers can find you whenever it suits them.
Low Cost
From €3 per month you have a professional website. Cheaper than a business card.
Get Found
With SEO you get found in Google. Reach new customers without advertising costs.
Full Control
You decide how your website looks. Change texts, photos and design whenever you want.
3 Ways to Create a Website
Each option has its pros and cons. Choose what suits you.
Website Builder
Drag & drop, no code needed
- Visual editor with templates
- Hosting included
- No technical knowledge needed
- Limited customization options
Ideal for: simple portfolios, business card websites
Compare buildersWordPress + Hosting
Most popular choice worldwide
- Thousands of free themes and plugins
- Full control over design
- Extensive SEO capabilities
- Large community for support
Ideal for: blogs, business websites, webshops
WordPress hostingCustom Development
Tailor-made by professionals
- Completely unique design
- Optimal performance
- Specific functionality
- Professional support
Ideal for: complex projects, businesses with specific needs
VPS hostingA Website in 5 Steps
From idea to live website - this is how it works.
Choose a domain name
Your domain name is your address on the internet (e.g., yourcompany.com). Choose something short, easy to remember and relevant to your activity.
Select hosting
Hosting is where your website lives. Choose a reliable provider with good support and fast servers.
Choose your platform
Website builder for simplicity, WordPress for flexibility, or custom for unique requirements. Choose what fits your goal.
Design your website
Choose a theme, add your texts and photos, and adjust colors to match your brand.
Publish and promote
Go live, share on social media and optimize for search engines to get found.
What Does a Website Cost?
Transparent overview of costs per website type.
| Type | One-time | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website Builder | €0 | €5-15 | €60-180 |
| WordPress + Hosting | €0 | €3-10 | €36-120 |
| Custom Website | €500-5.000+ | €10-50 | €120-600+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
With a website builder or WordPress you can have a simple website within a day. For a more extensive site with lots of content, expect 1-2 weeks. Custom projects usually take 4-12 weeks.
No, with modern website builders and WordPress you can create a professional website without programming knowledge. The interfaces are visual and intuitive.
Expect at least €30-50 per year for domain and hosting. With a website builder you pay €60-180 per year. With WordPress hosting, you may add costs for premium themes or plugins.
Website builders are simpler but more limited. WordPress offers more flexibility and is better for SEO, but has a small learning curve. For most websites we recommend WordPress.
Keep it short, easy to type and remember. Prefer .com or country-specific extensions. Avoid hyphens and numbers unless part of your company name.
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Ready to get started?
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