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What You Need to Start Your Website: Domains, Hosting, Content & More

So… You Want a Website? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (Plus Why Content is Everything)

Ready to Build a Website? Here’s What You Need And Why Content Matters

Hey there, fellow dreamer.

Are you in Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio and thinking about getting a website for your business, art, or side hustle? I see you. Workspace filled with sticky notes of ideas, photos piling up on your phone, and late-night thoughts of, “Man, I really should have a website…”

But where do you even start? What if it’s too complicated or costly?

As someone obsessed with turning ideas into real, tangible creations, I wanted to explain what goes into getting a website off the ground and why content is the soul of your brand.

What Goes Into Building Your Website?

Let’s keep it simple:

Domain Name – your website’s address (like yourbusiness.com). Purchased and renewed yearly.
Hosting – what keeps your website live. Think of it as renting space on the internet.
Platform & Design – I build on WordPress with Elementor, giving you a clean, customizable website that’s easy to update.
Content – words, images, and videos that tell people who you are, what you do, and why they should care.
Maintenance & Updates – websites aren’t crockpots. They need updates, security checks, and backups to keep everything running smoothly.

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What I Need From You to Get Started

  • Your business or personal name
  • A short description of what you do
  • Logos, colors, or fonts (if you don’t have these, I can help build them)
  • Your aesthetic (clean & minimalist? bold & artsy?)
  • Example websites you like
  • Your content – bullet points, rough drafts, brain dumps… I’ll help organize it into website-ready copy

Website Pricing in Southeast Michigan & Northwest Ohio

My website packages start at $400/year and include:

  • Domain registration
  • Hosting
  • WordPress + Elementor setup
  • Website maintenance (updates, backups, security)

Optional Add-Ons:

Professional email setup – hello@yourbusiness.com

Training – How to make updates and edit your site

Content writing help – for when words aren’t your jam

Photography – product, brand, and personal photos

Why Invest In a Website Now?

Whether you’re launching a bakery, showcasing your art, or expanding your small business, a website:
  • Gives your ideas a home
  • Connects you with people looking for what you offer
  • Builds credibility and trust
  • Helps you grow – in ways social media alone can’t
 

And honestly… how amazing will it feel to say, “Yeah, just check out my website.”

Ready to get started?

I keep the process simple and collaborative. Let’s talk about your ideas and how we can make them real, because no idea is too small, and there’s nothing I love more than bringing people’s passions to life.

Next Steps:
Message me today to set up your free website consult. Your ideas deserve a home online, and I’m here to build it with you.

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Bonus Round: Why does Content Matters So Much?

Content is the SOUL of your brand.
It connects you with your audience, guides your website visitors, builds trust, and brings in traffic – for free.

Content creation is about solving real problems.
Identify a meaningful issue your potential customers face. Then create content that genuinely helps them, and watch how that builds a connection. Let your content speak for itself. Good content shows your professionalism and genuine passion without begging for likes, shares, or followers.

Follow the 80/20 Rule.
80% of your content should be informative, helpful, or entertain. Only 20% should directly sell your products or services, which builds long-term trust.

Be consistent and stay on-brand.
Use similar colors, fonts, tones, and themes across your website and social media to create a memorable presence.

Content Creation Do's & Don'ts

 Do:

  • Solve problems your audience actually has

  • Research what they’re searching for

  • Deliver distinguished pieces of work via your website, newsletters, or free resources

  • Share valuable content regularly

  • Use clear headings, subtitles, images, and videos to keep content digestible

  • Always include a call to action (CTA)

Don’t:

  • Prioritize quantity over quality

  • Over-edit or use unnatural filters

  • Make every post the same

  • Beg for engagement – value drives connection naturally

 

💡 Remember: Content is a free road to increasing your website traffic. The power of an idea can ripple farther than you imagine.

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