Other than “dont’ use Godaddy”, what do I need to know? I’ve never owned a domain or had a website of my own before.

  1. Domain registration/host recommendations?
  2. Web hosting recommendations? Should I mix #1 and #2?
  3. Website template creation suggestions? Have fairly simple needs like service offerings and contact forms but want something without rotating construction cones.
  4. What else should I consider? Security? e-mail?
  5. Am open to all-in-one for the above, just would like to understand tradeoffs, what to look for/avoid.

TIA

  • rufus
    15·
    4 months ago

    You should als mention the country. Helps if you’re a business and not just looking for the cheapest. And maybe get a all-in-one solution if you don’t want to set up and maintain mail yourself.

    hetzner.de uberspace.de all-inkl.com netcup.de inwx.de are some I use or used.

    • pdxfed@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      4 months ago

      Thanks, added US to title and clarified that I’m open to all-in-one solutions if those may fit my need.