I had a Skype conversation this week that has inspired todays post.

I had assumed that everybody knew how to setup and establish a website for their online business.

I guess because I have been doing this for years, and it is easy for me, that it was the same for others.

...I was wrong

Lesson #1: NEVER ASSUME...

I had forgotten lesson #1...

So with that in mind I set out to list the 5 most basic steps you need to take in order to get yourself setup online.

In the following steps I also recommend you go the premium route rather than the free services.

I feel it is always best to go with the paid route as with the free services, you never actually own or fully control them. Whereas with paying for the services gives you more flexibility, customisation and additional options.

Plus you do not have the threat of someone closing or banning your account.

So where you can, use premium options. They are not as expensive as you might think!