I'm pretty new to web development and was trying to create a simple website on Wix for a client. It's just a single-page site. After designing it, I paid for a custom domain but found out that Wix wants me to pay £10 a month just to publish it. Is there a more affordable website builder I could use to create the site without having to pay a subscription? I'm okay with starting from scratch if needed.
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If you're comfortable managing code, GitHub Pages is free. Cloudflare is a solid pick for domain registration, usually around $10 a year for a .com. As for website builders, WordPress.com might be your boring option. They have plans starting at $5 a month, but keep in mind that the domain is only included for the first year.
If you don't mind coding, you can build the site by hand using HTML and CSS and host it for free on platforms like GitHub Pages or Cloudflare. If you want a website builder with a custom domain, you'll have to pay a bit. For a single page site, check out carrd.co—it's quite affordable. But if you need a full website with multiple pages, Wix isn't too bad in terms of cost.
Unfortunately, you’re kind of stuck with Wix now. They are designed for non-techy users. That’s how they make money. I'd recommend letting your client know what the actual hosting costs are before proceeding.
For a one-page site with a custom domain, you don't need a full subscription. You can build your site locally and then host it on an inexpensive platform. Shared hosting or static site hosts let you upload files for just a few bucks a month. If you want a visual builder, look for free ones that let you export HTML, so you're only paying for the domain and hosting instead of a subscription.
Is this info really from Bluehost? This seems surprisingly helpful!
I've heard you can host a WordPress site for as low as $3 a month. Is that true?