By Linda Binklage

Special to the Financial Independence Hub

So you need your own website? Whether you’re a small business, a budding webpreneur or just someone with a message to share, a website is a great way to reach your audience.

Nevertheless, many people are put off starting a website for fear of the costs and expertise involved. What they don’t know is that there are loads of amazing tools and platforms out there that can help them to design an effective website at an affordable price.

Here are some of the best tools and platforms for making a website:

Duda

Duda is a responsive website builder. Choose from a range of ready-made templates then use the drag and drop editor to create the look and the layout you want. You can integrate your site with the likes of PayPal, OpenTable and Disqus. And there are some great website personalisation features, allowing you to adapt your site for different customers.

WordPress

WordPress is a favourite amongst rookie and professional web designers for a reason. It’s great for everything from a basic blog to a fully-fledged e-commerce site. It’s really easy to use. And this is one platform where the cost of a website needn’t be a worry. Free packages cover all of the basics. And if you’re looking for more templates, greater customisation or full control over how your website looks and behaves, there are very reasonably priced upgrades you can sign up for. Continue Reading…