Domain and web hosting
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:38 am
Call to action
Make sure your visitor doesn't run into a so-called ' dead end '. The possibility to click further or leave something behind is important to bind the visitor. A contact form at the bottom of your website is of course obvious, but also provide enough contact or interaction options in your texts and articles. This increases the chance that your visitor will stay on your website and contact you.
An important part of the structure are good Call-to-actions
Calls to action are important to engage your visitors.
To make your website accessible, you need two things: a domain name (www.yourcompany.nl) and a web hosting package . Choose a domain name that is easy to remember and that contains your company name. On the SIDN website , you can look up whether this name is still available (only .nl domains). But most web hosting parties also have tools for this and then you can register the name directly.
Also read: How to protect your WordPress website from hackers?
Domain name
Is your target group mainly in the Netherlands? belgium telegram data Then choose a .nl domain. Are you going to do business internationally or is .nl already taken? Then you can switch to .com, .org or .eu. In addition, there are countless domain extensions nowadays, such as .amsterdam, .green and .surf. If the well-known domain names are already taken , you can always come up with something creative.
Research the chosen URL and company name well. This will prevent potential customers from accidentally ending up at the competitor and any confusion. Incidentally, the domain name you choose has no influence on your findability (SEO).
A .nl domain will cost you about 10 euros per year.
Web hosting
To install your website, you need a web hosting package. This is where the stress of choosing often begins and everyone will recommend a different party. As a self-employed person, you do not have to spend more than 100 euros per year, but we advise against going for the cheapest. In order to offer web hosting as cheaply as possible, servers are often shared with hundreds or even thousands of websites. If those websites have a bad reputation, this can affect your website. For example in the form of speed or security.
Also look closely at service and accessibility. Many parties only offer online support. If you don't like that, choose a company that can be reached by phone.
Make sure your visitor doesn't run into a so-called ' dead end '. The possibility to click further or leave something behind is important to bind the visitor. A contact form at the bottom of your website is of course obvious, but also provide enough contact or interaction options in your texts and articles. This increases the chance that your visitor will stay on your website and contact you.
An important part of the structure are good Call-to-actions
Calls to action are important to engage your visitors.
To make your website accessible, you need two things: a domain name (www.yourcompany.nl) and a web hosting package . Choose a domain name that is easy to remember and that contains your company name. On the SIDN website , you can look up whether this name is still available (only .nl domains). But most web hosting parties also have tools for this and then you can register the name directly.
Also read: How to protect your WordPress website from hackers?
Domain name
Is your target group mainly in the Netherlands? belgium telegram data Then choose a .nl domain. Are you going to do business internationally or is .nl already taken? Then you can switch to .com, .org or .eu. In addition, there are countless domain extensions nowadays, such as .amsterdam, .green and .surf. If the well-known domain names are already taken , you can always come up with something creative.
Research the chosen URL and company name well. This will prevent potential customers from accidentally ending up at the competitor and any confusion. Incidentally, the domain name you choose has no influence on your findability (SEO).
A .nl domain will cost you about 10 euros per year.
Web hosting
To install your website, you need a web hosting package. This is where the stress of choosing often begins and everyone will recommend a different party. As a self-employed person, you do not have to spend more than 100 euros per year, but we advise against going for the cheapest. In order to offer web hosting as cheaply as possible, servers are often shared with hundreds or even thousands of websites. If those websites have a bad reputation, this can affect your website. For example in the form of speed or security.
Also look closely at service and accessibility. Many parties only offer online support. If you don't like that, choose a company that can be reached by phone.