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1. Decide what the site must do
Define the audience and primary action: read, contact, book, subscribe or buy.
2. Choose a domain
Pick a memorable name you can keep as the project grows.
3. Choose the platform
WordPress is a flexible choice for content-driven sites. Website builders can be simpler for some users.
4. Choose hosting
Match the host to the platform and workload. Beginners should favor manageable setup and support over unused server power.
5. Build the essentials
Create navigation, core pages, mobile-friendly layouts, SSL and backups.
6. Publish useful content
Launch with enough real content for a visitor to understand and use the site.
7. Measure and improve
Connect search/analytics tools as appropriate, monitor performance and improve from real user/search data.
Next: how to choose a web host.
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