Portfolios, personal blogs, hobby websites

Websites with medium to high traffic

Small chain and corporate pages or organizations

Large institutions and popular businesses

Merchandise, ticket selling, subscriptions

(Necessary)
Every website needs a domain name. Think of this as your online home address or personal phone number. Costs vary but are usually dependent on the extension (.com, .org, .us, .biz).

Typically, there is a one-time registration fee and a yearly renewal fee. Transfer fees may also include if you transfer ownership. There are also domain privacy protection costs that help protect your personal identity.

(Necessary)
If the domain name is your dedicated phone number or home address, web hosting is your rent, and website hosting providers are your landlords. Choosing your web hosting provider is like choosing where to live. However, not all locations are equal. There are different types of host accounts and services that are provided depending on the website’s needs, such as bandwidth, storage space, email accounts, SSL certificates, and more. Some services include these for a fee, bundled, or do not offer them at all.

(Necessary)
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is an encryption device tool that allows for safe communication between users and your server, providing higher data privacy and performance. This also gives your users peace of mind when visiting your website that it is safe and secure.

Note: some web hosting packages offer a free SSL certificate.

(Important)
Having your own domain is essential in maintaining a brand, but having your own email with your domain name is taking the next step. A custom email helps create trust and recognition with your customers. Not all hosting packages offer domain email accounts and are an extra cost.

(Important)
Even if you have a website designer, tech support services are recommended to take a look into the more technical issues that can’t be fixed online. While basic support is offered by most hosting services, premium support may provide priority service to help your website get back up and running. This is especially essential for eCommerce websites that require as little downtime as possible.

(Important)
Many websites offer simple drag-and-drop tools, but they’re not necessarily the best visual representation of your brand and what you’re trying to represent as a business. Great web design incorporates great visuals, search engine optimization, and a positive user experience. These costs vary greatly on whether you design a website from scratch or have the website professionally made. Premium features, such as Content Management Systems, provide great flexibility and customization but are more difficult to manage and may have additional costs for add-ons features.