Domain and Hosting

Time to start your website!!!

In previous semesters, I asked that student use domain of one’s own to get their domain name and server space. They have great resources for students and faculty to build their own web space and give you the control that will empower your best possible web presence. I have come to the conclusion that many of you have no interest at all in building this space and would rather just drag and drop so I’m including those DIY editors to make your lives easier!

Before you decide on which service you will use for your domain and hosting, you need to figure out which domain name you want to use. Years ago, it was pretty easy to get them name you wanted, now it’s not so easy. I have two, marksnyder.org and marklsnyder.com. Why did I not get marksnyder.com? A plumber has it. Some ideas could be your name plus instrument, music, a dash between first and last name and a host of other possibilities. Take a look at these resources before you pick your domain name.

https://marketingtoolsforartists.com/choosing-a-name-for-your-art-website/

WYSWG Editors

https://www.wix.com

https://www.squarespace.com/

https://hibu.com

https://bandzoogle.com/

My favorite

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/zI_asPripMs that walks through the signup process. After, you will be going to https://portal.reclaimhosting.com/cart.php and signing up for a “Student” plan. As part of the process it walks you through choosing a domain and checking out.

They  have some WP specific documentation at https://community.reclaimhosting.com/c/docs/wordpress. In particular Installing WordPress https://community.reclaimhosting.com/t/installing-wordpress/265 and Logging in to WordPress https://community.reclaimhosting.com/t/logging-in-to-wordpress/229 will be helpful. But there are others there on installing plugins and themes.

Support is available to you by emailing support@reclaimhosting.com (or through the client area via support ticket).

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