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How To Get Your Site Online For Less Than $20

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Yes, you read that right. It’s absolutely true that you can get your website online for less than twenty bucks. And I’m going to tell you how. I know you’d be a little upset if I didn’t but I love sharing this type of info anyway.

First, let me explain how it works so that you have a clear understanding. I can’t just have you clicking on links without giving you the low down on why you should. With this special offer, you get your website hosting for only $1.00 (one U.S. Dollar) per month for the first year. After the first year, it’s regular price, which starts at only $7.99 per month. The other part of the special is that your domain name (web address) is absolutely free for the first year. After that, it’s $14.99 per year for .com addresses.

Now, here’s how you get access to the special:

  • Click the link to be taken the the Go Daddy special.
  • Select the ‘Economy’ Linux hosting plan.
  • Go to the cart and verify that your service is set for one year. If not, change it.
  • Checkout. Your total should be less than $14.00.
  • Create your awesome new website.

I know. You thought it was going to be difficult. But you don’t even have to break a sweat to make this happen. And you don’t have to break the bank either!

Need a website designer or have questions about your web creation process? Schedule a free, no-obligation phone meeting with me now.

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5 Legit Ways You Can Use Fiverr For Your Brand

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Sometimes you need a project or task done with a professional touch and a bit of flair added. This may not be the time that you need to turn to Fiverr. This is not to discount the brand or any of the people who are affiliated, but basically anyone can work with Fiverr. You can create an account right now and within minutes be available for hire to build a website. The ease of it is cool but if you’ve never create a website, that’s not a good look.

So, if you are looking to get something done quickly and efficiently that is pretty straightforward, then Fiverr may be a viable option for you. I’ve put together a list of 5 different types of tasks that you can use this service for without being too wary. These tasks don’t require a high skill level so as long as the Fiverr associate has basic knowledge, these should be simple. Of course, you always want to proof what you receive from Fiverr or anywhere else because everyone makes typos. I know…people like you and I don’t do it often but it happens.

5 Ways You Can Use Fiverr For Your Brand

  1. Research – This is probably the absolute most simple thing that you could hire someone else to do. Paying someone to search for information and then presenting it to you will allow you to focus on your business.
  2. User Testing – Once you create your new website, program or mobile app, having different people test it is a way to confirm that all of your hard work (or your investment to have someone else work hard) is good to go.
  3. Convert Files – If you’re running low on time like most small business owners, paying someone a few dollars to convert files into the format that you need is a worthwhile idea. This is perfect for Fiverr taskers because they just have to use a program or do pre-determined steps to complete conversions.
  4. Ad Posting – This is actually a great low-cost marketing tool and will free you up from having to do the manual and repetitive tasks of posting your flyer and brand materials over and over again. Just make sure you have a clear understanding of where the tasker will be posting your ads.
  5. Artistic Creations – Although this requires art skills, most taskers will have a portfolio or at least a Facebook page where you can preview some of their past work. If you’re pleased with what they present, it could save you hundreds by using Fiverr rather than going directly to a professional.Try to make sure that what they are sharing are actually their creations.

Ready to use Fiverr for your brand? Click here to find your worker for hire.

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Custom Domain Names for Wix Sites

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At some point you realized that you needed to have a website for your brand. But you didn't have the time or resources to go through the process of hiring a web designer, so you created a Wix website and it actually turned out pretty nice. Congratulations! Some people get stuck on the sign up process (which is totally okay...DesignDiva Studios is a judgement-free space).

So now you want everyone to visit your website. But telling them go to yourusername.wixsite.com/yoursitename is super cumbersome and sometimes you even forget how it goes. And even though you share it, you don't expect anyone else to remember it either.

Enter custom domain names to your rescue! You can get a custom domain for less than $20 a year. It's definitely worth the investment to have a memorable web address. So you could be telling people to visit your website at yoursitename.com rather than that long thing that I'm not going to type again.

Once you purchase the domain name, you need to log in to your service provider account and do what's called a domain forward. It sounds technical but all it means is that you are telling the Internet that when people type yoursitename.com, go to the awesome Wix site you created. If you don't want the full Wix address to show up, you can make yoursitename.com remain in the URL bar at the top by using masking. This won't get rid of the Wix branding but it definitely will step your brand game up a notch or two.

If you're not into all that or you want to remove the Wix branding, you can always upgrade to a premium Wix plan. One of the things that I look at as an awesome perk is that your site's security (SSL) is included with Wix premium plans. This alone is worth at least $100 per year and it's important to get your Google rankings higher.

But baby steps are okay. If you're not ready to invest the time and funds into Wix, you can get your custom domain via Go Daddy for only $0.99 for the first year. Click the image below to search for your perfect custom domain name now.

I like being legal so I have to tell you that if you click on my affiliate links, I may earn commissions if you complete a purchase. The beauty of it is that you get access to specials to use the insight I've shared without paying anything extra!