Do you want to create your own website or blog but lack the funds? Or do you prefer to test the idea first or are simply interested in web design? Find out how to create your own website at no cost.
Free website vs. domain name - what does it look like in practice?
Today, a website acts as a virtual showcase for a company or brand. It is also used by public figures. Before setting up a website, it is worth asking yourself a few questions: what will be its purpose? What information will it contain? Will a simple blog be enough, or do you expect an advanced, elaborate portal?
By opting for a free website, you are unlikely to be able to link it to your own domain - unless you use free solutions such as a .tk domain. Usually, you will have to rely on subdomains on the service provider's domain.
This, in turn, does not look professional, which is why companies generally opt for paid options and entrust the creation of the site to professionals. However, there is nothing stopping you from promoting your small business or personal blog via a free creator. This will be a good solution especially if you are just starting up your business.
A domain is nothing more than a unique address where your website can be found on the Internet. It consists of two basic elements: the name and the extension (e.g. .pl, .org, .com, .eu, .net). The easiest way is to buy it and register it with a domain registrar of your choice. The advantage of such a solution is the possibility to order hosting or an SSL certificate in the package. Buying a domain is a cost of only several dozen or several hundred PLN - depending on the extension.
There are, of course, completely free hosting offered by Google Sites or GitHub Pages, among others. Companies offering tools to build websites for free will compensate for the hosting costs, for example by placing advertisements on your site. 
Creating a website for free - using free templates
Wondering how to create a free website step by step? You don't need to have complex coding knowledge - basic IT skills are enough. The free (or almost free) website builder tool will help you with everything. It is easy to use, so even people who are not very technically proficient can use it.
In the wizard, you will find templates that will significantly reduce the time you have to work on your website. A template means a ready-made concept (including graphics and scripts), which you only need to enhance with your text and photos.
Is it worth opting for a free website?
Outsourcing the construction of a website to a professional agency is associated with high costs. Not everyone can afford such an expense. For this reason, a good option seems to be to use a free wizard that allows you to create and edit simple (but not exclusively) and good-looking designs.
Today's web wizards are highly functional and the websites created with them are, at first glance, not dissimilar to those made for several thousand zlotys.
You should also be aware of the SSL certificate that guarantees a secure connection to the site. In other words - all information sent via your website will be encrypted. This is especially important if you are setting up an e-commerce site, for example, and you need to collect customers' personal data in order to dispatch goods.
It is worth noting that there are free SSL certificates (e.g. Let's Encrypt certificate). You can also benefit from another free solution if you choose to secure your site with CloudFlare. Remember that this certificate not only affects security, but can also be very important from the perspective of your website's positioning in Google.
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