by Tony Marchuk
Build a Website
By Yourself
For Hella Cheap
Put your ideas on the web
with websites you build yourself
for 5-30x less than hiring a designer.
Step 1: Build your sandbox*
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Estimated cost: $24 (hosting) + $59 (theme)
To build sand castles, you need to have a sandbox to play in. There are two steps you need to take. Follow the instructions in the videos below to get set up.
* Sandbox: a development environment for websites.
I move fast, so pause the videos as you’re following along.
Hosting Link:
Peoples Host
Coupon code to save 20%:
SAVENOW
Video 1
Domain, Hosting, & WordPress
Hosting Link:
Peoples Host
Coupon code to save 20%:
SAVENOW
Theme Link:
Theme Forest
Video 2
Set up WordPress theme
Theme Link:
Theme Forest
Step 2: Play in your sandbox
Estimated time: Until you get bored
Okay, so your sandbox is built – and you’re ready to start playing. The most important thing to remember is: have fun. Watch the videos below to get the most out of your experience.
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Tips and cool links
- Peoples Host for web hosting / domain
- Noun Project for free icons / symbols / graphics
- Unsplash for beautiful royalty-free stock photography
- Coolors for color scheme generation
Stuck? Email tony@side.click