It has never been easier to build your own website

Nowadays, many great solutions can help you build your website. And, it doesn’t have to be difficult or cost thousands of dollars. These solutions make it easy for anyone to build their website without any technical skills.

But, before you get started, there are a few requirements you need to consider. This will depend on the functionality of the website you want to build.

Website Requirements

1. Design: Can you get the design and colors you want?
2. Features: Are the features you need available?
3. Flexibility: Can you integrate the 3rd-party services you need?
4. Domain: Can you use your domain?
5. Expenses: What is the monthly cost incl. domain, hosting, and features?

You need a solution that can fulfill your needs in all areas without paying too high a price. The next step is to choose your platform.

The 3 Popular Ways To Build A Website

1. Build from scratch.
2. Website builder
3. Use a Website CMS

Programming your website from scratch in, for example, HTML code requires technical skills. Therefore, we look closer at options 2 and 3.

Website Builder

A website builder is a complete solution that includes everything you need for your website. This means website design, features, hosting, and domain.

Most website builder typically includes all the things you need as an affiliate. But, you should always do your research before you get started.

The biggest disadvantage with website builders is that it’s a closed system, so you can only use what’s available. Unfortunately, this means that if a feature or specific design isn’t available, you won’t be able to get it.

However, there is a wide range of advantages, such as building your website in hours without technical skills. And getting an affordable solution.

Popular website builders that are great for affiliates include Duda, Wix, and Weebly.

WordPress

Looking at CMS (Content Management System) solutions, then there is only one that really matters: WordPress.org.

This free CMS powers 35% of all the websites in the world. And, it gives you full flexibility to install free plugins (features) and themes (web designs). Moreover, it’s open-source, so you can even get your features developed.

Because WordPress is so popular many developers develop features and web designs available for free with premium upgrades. Some features are only available on purchase but are typically priced from $19-99.

The big difference between the website builders and WordPress.org is that the website builders are a complete website solution including hosting, where WordPress.org is open source and gives you the option to manage your hosting.

WordPress.org also offers a complete solution, including hosting at WordPress.com.

You can install WordPress on any hosting service, and you can typically install it with a few clicks inside the hosting control panel.

Top Hosting Solutions For WordPress

• SiteGround
• BlueHost

We use SiteGround and can highly recommend them for your WordPress websites. But, most hosting services should be able to manage a WordPress website for affiliates.

How To Get Started

For complete beginners, a website builder or WordPress.com is the easiest way to get started because you don’t have to manage your hosting.

If you are willing to learn about all the moving parts of a website, then WordPress.org is the best solution for your business.

I encourage you to check out the different options I’ve presented to find the solutions that fit best with your affiliate business.