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How to Set Up Your First Website: Complete Beginner's Guide
Setting up your first website can seem overwhelming, but with this comprehensive guide from BlazerHosting, you'll have your site live in no time. We'll walk you through every step from domain registration to going live.
Step 1: Choose Your Domain Name
Your domain name is your website's address on the internet. Here are key considerations when selecting the perfect domain:
- Keep it short and memorable (under 15 characters when possible)
- Avoid hyphens and numbers that can confuse users
- Choose a .com extension when possible for maximum trust
- Make sure it reflects your brand or business clearly
- Check for trademark conflicts before finalizing
Step 2: Select the Right Hosting Plan
Choose a hosting plan that matches your current needs with room to grow:
Hosting Plan Comparison
- Shared Hosting: Perfect for beginners and small websites with low to moderate traffic
- VPS Hosting: More control and resources for growing sites with higher traffic
- Dedicated Hosting: Maximum performance for high-traffic sites and applications
Step 3: Install Your Website Platform
Most hosting providers, including BlazerHosting, offer one-click installations for popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. WordPress is recommended for beginners due to its user-friendly interface and extensive plugin ecosystem.
Quick WordPress Installation via Command Line:
# Download WordPress
wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz
# Extract files
tar -xzf latest.tar.gz
# Move to web directory
mv wordpress/* /var/www/html/
# Set proper permissions
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/
chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/
Pro Tip from BlazerHosting
Always create a staging environment to test changes before applying them to your live site. This prevents potential downtime and issues. BlazerHosting offers free staging environments with all hosting plans.
How to Fix Common 404 Errors on Your Website
404 errors can frustrate visitors and hurt your SEO rankings. Learn how to identify, fix, and prevent these common website errors with our comprehensive troubleshooting guide.
Understanding 404 Errors
A 404 error occurs when a user tries to access a page that doesn't exist on your server. This can happen for several reasons:
- The page was deleted or moved
- The URL was typed incorrectly
- There's a broken internal link
- Server configuration issues