Many people think that in order to build their first website they either need a lot of programming and designing skills, or they have to pay a lot of money to have their website built by a professional web developer. Well, that used to be true in the past but it is not anymore.
Unless you are a skilled web developer you probably don't want to start building your first website from scratch by writing an HTML or PHP code. There are other options that do not require such technical knowledge.
The easiest option is to use one of the website builders. What are we talking about? These are usually easy to use, WYSIWYG editing apps that allow you to design your own website without any programming skills just by dragging objects to the page. A modern website builder includes the latest technologies like HTML5, CSS3, or responsive design to display correctly on mobile devices as well. There are various templates and themes to choose from that can be further modified according to what you like so the final website can have an original design. Such website builders are often included within the hosting plan itself or you can go for a 3rd party solution. We would recommend a website builder for anyone who wants to create a simple personal website or a static company presentation.
Another option is to use a content management system (CMS). The popular ones are WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, or Magento. A CMS allows you to simply insert your content, load a theme and your website is ready to go. A good web hosting includes 1-click installers for the most common systems so you don't have to worry about the installation at all. Every CMS has its specific use. WordPress, for example, is a perfect choice for blogs. In the same time it is considered to be one of the easiest systems for beginners. Joomla and Drupal are more universal, but little bit more complicated to start with. Magento is good for large e-shops. Most of the systems are open source and they are free to use. There are also many different plugins available to add new features. Some of them are free and some of them you have to buy.
Whether you choose a website builder or a CMS, building your website will be fast, easy, and fun. Good luck!
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Wordpress is the best choice for beginners