How did I build this website?

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October 27, 2022

Website Design 

Summary

Yes, I know, it does not seem very professional. 🙂 But my aim was to keep it simple and efficient. All in all, this is a simple blog site. You will find some details below, I created my own WordPress theme. 🙂 If anyone wants to build a similar website, I can provide it for FREE. Actually, I can also give you all the information you need to build a similar website at no cost. Just ping me using the channels mentioned here.

Elements

  • Content Management System: WordPress (Opensource and Free)
  • Frontend Toolkit: Twitter Bootstrap (Opensource and Free)
  • WordPress Theme: SG Theme (It is mine :), Free)
  • WordPress Plugins: Very few (One for showing a table of contents and one for shortening links, both are Free)

PageSpeed Insights

This is the reason why I wanted to keep my site simple. Its performance seems quite good. Because there are no heavy featured themes and plugins.

My WordPress Theme

It is extremely simple. I already have the power of Bootstrap. I created very few files needed for WordPress structure. You can see below.

Domain, Hosting and SSL

There are quite many companies providing those services. I added some below. You might consider reviewing them or searching for other alternatives.

  • Hostinger – I am using hostinger for this website.
    • Since its founding in 2011, Hostinger has been on a mission to offer hosting services that make life easier for developers and their customers. They deliver their promise by constantly updating server technology, improving customer support, and fine-tuning their home-designed hPanel.
  • Bluehost
    • Powering over 2 million websites, Bluehost offers the ultimate WordPress platform. Tuned for WordPress, they offer WordPress-centric dashboards and tools along with 1-click installation, a FREE domain name, email, FTP, and more.
  • Namecheap
    • Namecheap is committed to offering the industry’s best value and customer service for domains, SSL certificates, hosting and more.
  • Crazy Domains
    • Crazy Domains is a world-leading international domain name registrar, web hosting and online marketing company. They pride their brand on offering cutting-edge products and services, coupled with great pricing and support.
  • InMotion Hosting
    • For over 20 years, InMotion has stayed true to its mantra – an honest desire to see people succeed.
  • Nexcess
    • Whether you’re using WordPress, WooCommerce, or Magento, their Managed Hosting is one of the best in the industry. They specialize in scalability, security, speed, and support for Digital Commerce
  • SSLs.com
    • SSLs.com is making the web a more secure space with its wide range of cheap SSL certificates, complete with easy activation, installation, and great customer service. Boost your sales while helping clients to secure their websites.
  • Web Hosting Hub
    • Web Hosting Hub provides quality web hosting services and helps people easily get their websites online. Their shared hosting plans are reliable, scalable and affordable. They have the plan to fit every hosting need from blogs, e-commerce storefronts and custom websites.

Alternative solutions to build a website

For this website, I did not prefer using any components but you can find quite popular alternatives below.

  • Canva
    • Canva Pro is the design software that makes design simple, convenient, and reliable. Create what you need in no time! Jam-packed with time-saving tools that make anyone look like a professional designer.
  • Debutify
    • World’s #1 Shopify theme with 250,000+ downloads, helping users instantly increase sales. SaaS “freemium” business model.
  • Envato Elements
    • Explore hundreds of thousands of inspiring and ready-to-use photos, templates, fonts and assets.
  • Envato Market
    • Envato Market is a collection of themed marketplaces, where creatives sell digital assets to help bring your ideas to life. Buy anything from Photoshop actions and video footage to advanced WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Envato Placeit
    • Placeit is a powerful DIY design tool – that allows anyone to effortlessly create designs, mockups, logos & more in just seconds. All within Placeit’s powerful and intuitive web application.
  • InVideo
    • InVideo helps you to transform your content into great videos. We serve media companies, small businesses, and brands to expand audience engagement through the power of video content. InVideo is ideal for marketers, publishers, and professionals.
  • Laganoo
    • Ecommerce omnichannel platform – all-in-one website builder.
  • Podia
    • Podia helps thousands of creators earn money from their passion! It’s the most creator-friendly platform on the market, with no transaction fees and an all-in-one website builder to sell courses, webinars, downloads, and community.
  • Slider Revolution
    • The most advanced WordPress plugin for creating stunning visual elements like responsive sliders, carousels, eye-grabbing hero sections, one-page websites that could win awards and rich, dynamic content! Without writing a line of code.
  • Elementor
    • Elementor empowers millions of professional web creators to create dynamic online experiences. Expand your online footprint by assisting audiences to design their future with world-class websites.
  • GetResponse
    • Powerful, simplified tool to send emails, create pages, and automate your marketing.
  • StellarWP
    • StellarWP solutions include the most trusted names in WordPress, with more than 2.5 million installs. They empower business owners and creators with plugins and tools to help them thrive.