There are many different things to think about when you are getting a website for your business and we have created a list of the most important parts.
Web Hosting
Having a host for your website is an essential, yet often an overlooked part of getting your website on the internet. Web hosting is where your websites files and applications are stored on a server, and it provides a way to make them available for people to view it through their web browser.
Their are a number of web hosting services to choose from and the choice often comes down to what platform you are using for you website. There are countless hosts for WordPress sites such as Pressable. If you are a developer it would be hard to look passed the likes of Vercel to host your website. Many of the website builder platforms like Rocketspark host their own websites as part of their plans.
Domain Name
A domain name is what most people would call your URL. A domain name could be google.com, stuff.co.nz or robbie.kiwi for example. You'll also notice there are many different top level domains (TLD) which is the part after the 'dot' symbol (e.g. .com).
Choosing a domain name and TLD is a crucial part of your brand as you do not want something to long, as it is hard to remember, and anything too short or generic may already be taken.
There are a lots of different domain name providers to choose from and often your hosting platform will provide this service too.
Web Design & Build
Getting a design for your website is a critical part of the process. Whether you are going the DIY route or hiring a professional web designer to do it for you there needs to be a website built to be hosted and linked to your domain.
Hiring a web designer can give you the piece of mind that you are going to have a good looking and user-friendly website that is going to suit your needs but if your are looking to save some money there are many great drag-and-drop website builder available in the market.
Privacy Policy
If you are collecting any information from your websites users you MUST have a privacy policy under the Privacy Act 2020. Getting a privacy policy for your website can be done through online templates or you could talk with a lawyer if you have any special requirements.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions are not legally required on a website, but it is strongly recommended. A well-written terms and conditions agreement can help protect your business and limit your liability. It can also help you maintain control over your website and keep your users informed.
