{"id":1612,"date":"2025-10-22T08:17:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olenakso.com\/?p=1612"},"modified":"2025-10-26T12:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T12:32:12","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-domain-and-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olenakso.com\/uk\/how-to-set-up-a-domain-and-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a domain and hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Domain Registrar?<\/strong>
A domain registrar is like the internet\u2019s version of the DMV \u2014 it\u2019s where you officially register your domain name and get the rights to use it for a set period (usually one year, but you can register it for longer). The registrar keeps track of who owns which domains and ensures your chosen web address remains yours as long as you renew it on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Hosting?<\/strong>
After you\u2019ve secured your domain, your website needs a place to live \u2014 that\u2019s what hosting is for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of your hosting provider as your website\u2019s garage or storage space. It\u2019s where all your website files, images, and data are kept, and it\u2019s what your domain connects to when someone visits your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part? Many hosting providers make things simple by letting you register your domain and set up hosting all in one place. Quick, seamless, and beginner-friendly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register a domain & sign up for hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your first step is picking a trustworthy place to host your website. Hostinger<\/a> is our top choice. But you can choose any one to your taste. The following description will use Hostinger as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Visit Hostinger<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hostinger<\/a>  offers a few different WordPress hosting plans, but if you\u2019re just getting started, the StartUp plan has everything you need. It\u2019s perfect for launching your first site, and you can always upgrade later if you need more features. Click Choose Plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. On the next page, type in the domain name you would like to use and choose a domain extension. We recommend a .com<\/strong> domain extension since it is the most common and recognizable, but .net will work in a pinch if your chosen domain isn\u2019t available for .com!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Hostinger, one year of your domain is free, but you need to pay for renewal each subsequent year. The price depends on the domain you choose. For example, .com costs about $35, .shop costs $70, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.Create an account<\/strong>
Enter your email and create a password, or sign in with Google \/ Facebook \/ Apple.
This will be your Hostinger account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5.Pay for your plan<\/strong>
Choose a convenient payment method\u2014bank card, PayPal, Google Pay, cryptocurrency, etc.
After payment, you\u2019ll gain access to your control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6<\/strong>.Set up your hosting<\/strong>
After payment and logging in to your account, Hostinger will prompt you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Install WordPress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After setting up your hosting, Hostinger will offer to install WordPress<\/strong> \u2014 the most popular and beginner-friendly website platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do at this step:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Click \u201cInstall WordPress.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enter your desired site name, admin username, and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose the option \u201cInstall a blank website\u201d<\/strong> to start with a clean template.
    This will let you fully customize your website\u2019s design and content later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Tip:<\/strong>
    If you\u2019d like, I can help you with the installation and basic setup of WordPress.
    Simply provide your Hostinger login details (email and password), and I\u2019ll take care of everything for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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