Guides
Plain-English help for every step of getting a website online.
How to choose web hosting: a plain-English guide
Shared, managed WordPress, VPS, cloud or static? What each type of web hosting is for, what to look for, and the renewal-price trap to avoid.
Website builder vs WordPress: which should you use?
Wix, Squarespace and Shopify versus self-hosted WordPress: control, cost structure, effort and when each one wins.
Hostinger overview: features, pros and cons for beginners
What Hostinger offers, who it suits, what to check before buying, and how it compares to Bluehost and SiteGround.
How to launch a website: a 12-step checklist
From buying a domain to SSL, backups, legal pages and search console: a step-by-step launch checklist for first-time site owners.
Choosing an email marketing tool
What to look for in an email newsletter platform and how to set one up for a small site.
Free class: launch your website in a weekend
A free live online class: pick a domain and host, set up WordPress or a builder, and publish your first pages. Next session: [NEXT CLASS DATE & TIME, with time zone]. Can't make it? Register and we'll email the replay.