In the digital age, establishing a strong online presence is essential. Counting on social media platforms like Facebook, X, or Instagram, to represent you and your business online, can seem like the quickest and most efficient way to get noticed.
However, having a website that you own, rather than one you “rent” from social media giants, gives you more freedom and control. What if Facebook decides to shut down your page tomorrow? If it is your only online presence, all your clients and followers will be gone. Having a website that you totally control is a must if you are serious about your business.
A website allows you to sell your products or services the way you want and to publish the content that you want to publish, in whatever shape or form you prefer. It also adds credibility to your business in the eyes of potential clients. With a website, you can choose the marketing channels you prefer to drive traffic to it. Having a website is going to increase your reach and make your business look more professional. As a result, it will win you more clients.
But setting up a website is difficult, right? You need technical expertise and probably a whole lot of skills that aren’t required to run something like a social media page or an eBay store. This is where Spaceship, the next-generation domain and web service platform, comes into play. Built by industry leader Namecheap, Spaceship aims to transform the way people get online and how they purchase, connect, and manage their digital products — all in one place.
The bespoke technology behind Spaceship takes the strain off the website owner by handling all the technical complexities — like managing DNS settings and connecting web hosting, domains, and email accounts — in the background.
Simplifying the Technical with Unbox™
Unbox™ is a revolutionary technology developed to simplify linking web products together. The Spaceship team designed Unbox™ to streamline setup processes, making it a game-changer for tech-savvy users and beginners alike. With Unbox™, you can connect and set up your products with just a few clicks, without ever needing to touch complex settings like DNS records. However, you still have full access to the core tools (if you prefer to do things the old way). You are in control of your digital set-up and online future.
Steps to Launch a Website with Spaceship
Spaceship’s UI is so intuitive that anyone can get online easily in just a few clicks. The process is straightforward and consists of a few simple steps.
- Choose an Available Domain Name: Your domain name is your digital address, and choosing one that reflects your brand or personal identity is vital. Spaceship offers a wide range of domain options, making it easy to find and select the perfect domain name for your website. Type your business name in the search bar, and try different variations and domain extensions. See what works best for you.
Whether you choose a classic, like .COM or something more niche, like a .IO or .PRO, you will find an extensive list of TLDs to registers on Spaceship. Some TLDs are much more affordable than others, starting at only $0.98 per first year. Scroll down the search results and see what you discover!
- Register Your Domain: Add the domain to the cart and follow through a simple checkout process.
- Pick a Web Hosting Plan: Whether or not you have already registered a domain, you will need web hosting — this is where your website will be stored. You can purchase web hosting at the same time as the domain or do it separately afterward. Spaceship offers highly affordable Shared Hosting plans and EasyWP, which is Managed WordPress hosting built specifically for WordPress websites. If you are unsure what web hosting is right for you, Spaceship will suggest the right bundle for you as you complete the setup process.
- Unbox and Connect Your Products with Unbox™: With your domain and hosting plan in place, it’s time to bring everything together using Unbox™. Spaceship will guide you through unboxing and connecting your products once you finish the purchase. So sit back, relax, and let the magic happen.
- Ready to Build Your Website: With all the technical aspects handled by Spaceship in the background, your website is now set up and ready for you to start building. Whether you are using a popular CMS like WordPress or Joomla, or hiring a web developer to build your website, with Spaceship, you have all the tools to build it and run it.
Namecheap, the world’s second-largest domain registrar, and a leading web service provider, created Spaceship with that simple idea in mind: to redefine the simplicity of the digital realm so everyone can do more, make more, and be more online. People deserve an easier and better way to bring their visions and ideas to life online. Spaceship is constantly growing, adding new products, and evolving. You can join Spaceship now and try the seamless experience when building your online future better and faster.
