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Nastassia Khatsilouskaya

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How to Choose a Website: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business and Personal Projects

Creating a website is an important step for any business or personal brand. But before ordering development, it’s important to understand what kind of website you need. There are many options: landing pages, corporate websites, online stores, and blogs. In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the right website for your needs.

Why is it important to choose the right website type?

A website is more than just an online business card. It’s a tool for:

  • attracting customers;
  • selling products and services;
  • building brand trust;
  • communicating with your audience.

If you choose the wrong format, your website may not produce results. For example, an online store is difficult to build on a landing page, and a blog is no substitute for a corporate portal.

Main Website Types

1. Landing Page

A one-page website for advertising a specific product or service. Perfect for demand testing or launching a promotion.

2. Business Card Website

A simple resource with basic information: contact information, company description, and services. Good for small businesses and freelance professionals.

3. Corporate Website

Suitable for companies that want to present their brand, services, case studies, and news. This type of website builds trust and improves their image.

4. Online Store

A functional website with a catalog, shopping cart, payment, and delivery options. The primary goal is online sales. A specialized type of online store is a catalog. In this case, there is no functionality for placing orders or paying on the website. The website serves to showcase products. Orders can be placed, for example, through a operator.

5. Blog or News Portal

A format for publishing articles, promoting through content marketing and SEO. Often combined with other website types.

6. Online School or Educational Platform

A website with personal accounts, course payment options, and built-in learning modules. Often, the courses themselves are hosted on separate platforms (GetCourse, Prodamus XL). In this case, the website serves as a showcase that integrates with the educational platform.

How to choose a website for yourself?

  1. Define your goal. What do you want: to sell, to communicate, to share your expertise?
  1. Research your competitors. Look at what websites companies in your industry are using.
  1. Consider your budget. Developing an online store costs more than a landing page.
  1. Think about the future. If you plan to expand, choose a platform that will allow you to scale your site.

Mistakes when choosing a website

  • Ordering a “same old” website without analyzing your goals;
  • Skimping on structure and functionality;
  • Ignoring the mobile version;
  • Lack of a promotion strategy.

Choosing the right website type is the foundation of a successful online business. Before ordering, define your objectives, goals, and strategy. Then, you can choose a format that will truly deliver results.

Want help choosing and creating a website? Contact me – I’ll suggest the best option for your business.