Although there are many ways to build websites, BDD partners for websites include WordPress and HostMonster. Keep reading to see why we recommend WordPress to build your website and HostMonster to host your website.
BDD Partner for Your Website: WordPress Software
WordPress software is the “container” that allows BDD to add text and graphics to your website before publishing it to the internet. This software is popular because it’s free, simple, and flexible. Years ago, WordPress was used to create personal blogs. Today, WordPress also powers more than 1 in 3 of all business and e-commerce websites.
The following sites, built by BDD, represent different WordPress themes and styles (updated December 2022). The sites are displayed in order of their complexity. Bulldog Digital Designs is a very simple, basic design. GC Landscaping, Inc. and REASON include many interactive elements. All sites are designed for optimal viewing on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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BDD partners with WordPress to build your small business or special occasion website.
WordPress Themes and Plugins
WordPress software requires you to select all style and layout features. Rather than making all these individual selections, you can simply choose one of many different website templates or “themes” (think “blueprints”) that has a design you like. There are at least 5,000 free themes that showcase unique styles.
If WordPress’ built-in capabilities and special themes are not sufficient for your needs, you can install different plugins that provide extra features. Examples include social media buttons, image galleries, forms, Google/Facebook testimonials, and product catalogs. More than 50,000 free plugins allow you to select how your website functions.
WordPress makes it easy for anyone to create and maintain a website. Once the site layout is complete, the website builder uses WordPress’ online interface to create and edit individual pages. Each page may include formatted text, links, images, and other media. Completed web pages are then published by simply clicking the Publish button.
WordPress allows you to assign people to assist you as editors, authors, or contributors. None of the users need to be computer programmers!
BDD can build your website with your input or teach you how to manage your own website.
BDD Partner for Your Website: HostMonster
Before building your website, you must have a specific location that will hold all your information on the web; this location is the web host. The web address that directs people to your site is the domain name or URL. You must pay for a web host and a domain name before installing WordPress software. There are many web hosts and BDD can build a WordPress site on any host.
Purchasing a hosting plan is not a one-time task and you will need to renew it according to the plan. Most hosts offer very low initial rates for the first year and then charge much higher rates the next year. BDD can help you take the right steps at the beginning to avoid being locked into a host that might not be the best for your budget.
HostMonster is the choice for hosting BDD’s website since 2011. For this reason, BDD partners with HostMonster to host your websites.
With HostMonster’s Basic Plan you receive:
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- Free domain (URL) for the first year
- One-click installation of WordPress
- Easy-to-use Control Panel
- 50 GB website space
- Free SSL certification (required for security)
- 99.96% uptime
- Automatic updates for themes and plugins
- Backup protection
- 24/7 customer support by live chat or phone call
Disclosure: BDD receives a commission for each web hosting purchase made through the HostMonster link on this website.
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