Here you will find the tools needed to setup your own website.  For starters you need to invest in the following:

  1. A Domain Name
  2. Web Hosting Service Provider
  3. Web Editor
  4. File Transfer Protocol
  5. Cloud Backup Storage
  6. Graphic Editors

UPDATE: 5 years later & I honestly can’t believe I’ve found one place that accommodates everything under the one umbrella! Wealthy Affiliate is a business building platform online. You can either log in under a Starter Account, which will give you access to 2x free websites through SiteRubix or upgrade to a Premium Member so that you can buy a Domain Name through SiteRubix too as well. Hosting is inclusive under the Premium Membership too. Some added features include:

  • Database Monitoring
  • Malware & Virus Monitoring
  • Filesystem Monitoring
  • Hacking & Intrusion Monitoring
  • Site Performance Monitoring

But that’s not all, you’re also part of an awesome community, so if you’re stuck building a website, you have support just a click away in Live Chat – 24/7! This site has become so addictive, I can see progress & have been plodding along throughout the wee hours of the morning. Next minute, I’m stumped scratching my head at 3am & people are always around to help you out!  It’s just awesome!