What You Need to Start Your Website: Domains, Hosting, Content & More
July 12, 2025
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Everything you need to build your online presence
(plus a free content starter guide!)
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.
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 $600/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.
Download your free website content starter guide here
Kickstart your website with confidence.
This free guide walks you through exactly what content you’ll need for each page… so you’re never stuck staring at a blank screen again. Download it and start building a website that feels like you and converts visitors into customers.
Bonus Round: Why does Content Matter?
Content is the SOUL of your brand.
It connects you with your audience, guides your website visitors, builds trust, and generates traffic… all 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 Tips to Build Trust & Connection
80/20 Rule → 80% helpful + 20% promotional Be real. Be authentic. Be you.
Content DO's
- Write for your customers’ problems and goals
- Keep things short, helpful, and scannable
- Add a call-to-action (CTA) on every page
- Use consistent branding (fonts, ton, colors)
Content DON'T's
Stuff keywords everywhere
Make every post the same
Beg for engagement. Deliver real value instead
Remember: Content is a free road to increasing your website traffic. The power of an idea can ripple farther than you imagine.
