Module 3-Transitioning to the Digital World Final LK

3.1.3 Settle on your idea or Product

Your final decision need not be “cast in stone” but rather see it as a “trial and error” exercise. It may take you many attempts before you can find something that sells and sells well. However after doing your research you need to settle on one particular idea or product in order to test it on your digital journey.

3.2 Choose a Domain and Register it

Choose a domain name that is easy to remember something that is catchy and does not contain difficult characters. A domain is similar to a physical address where people can visit you at home or at work.

Check if the domain name you have chosen is available: www.domains.co.za or on www.godaddy.com

If it is not available the site will tell you what domains are available and you have the choice of reserving your domain name for a small fee. When your website is developed you can then elect to go live.

A domain name is the address at which people will find your

website on the internet: www.solarlights.co.za

3.3 Setting up the Website

Setting up a website no doubt requires technical skills that we don’t all possess. However sites such as godaddy.com and 1-grid.com offer you free domain registration if you choose one of their hosting packages. For the purpose of setting up your website we shall choose to install WordPress.

Your website would need to be hosted by a web-hosting company.

WordPress is an Open-Source project which means you are free to use it at no charge at all.

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