Buying Your Domain
There are many ways for you to get your domain name but I recommend GoDaddy. I don’t recommend GoDaddy for anything else, but they have excellent propagation time to setup your website. Also, their introductory special for .com domains is unbeatable along with phone support.
- Is the domain easy to spell?
- Is the domain short and concise?
- Are you using the correct extension? (.com, .net, .org)
Setting Up Hosting
Hosting is basically the housing for your domain. Your website needs a place to live. Without it, people won’t be able to stop by for a visit and you won’t be able to decorate the way you want. {yes, it’s that basic!}
Essentially, without your own hosting, you will have to follow the design specifications of whatever platform you are using.
For newer businesses, I recommend GreenGeeks and here’s why:
- Enhanced WordPress security
- Automated nightly backups
- Excellent customer service
- One click WordPress installation
Installing WordPress
WordPress is the platform for you to create your blog posts, your pages and everything for your website.
These instructions are for the Green Geeks cpanel but you could use them as a base. If your hosting backend (cpanel) looks absolutely nothing like this you could simply Google “WordPress installation hosting company“.
Adding your Divi theme
Your theme is what controls the layout, functions, and structure of your website. One of the tips I gave in the video is to make sure that you delete all of the other themes that are not in use.
Another was to be sure to use a child theme for Divi. This way when Elegant Themes updates Divi it doesn’t override all of your settings. We are definitely not into double work around here.
You can get the Divi Bare Bones Child theme here.
As I mentioned in the video, my newest project is starting over on this website.
If you are not technical and just want help with this setup, I am here for you.
