Let me show you what I use to build websites

I like you. I really like the fact that you’ve stayed and looked around my website. So I thought I’d make resource page, showing you what I use when I’m online. It breaks down what I use to build and power my own & client websites, what web hosting companies you should trust and some awesome resources about building websites with the Thesis Framework.

Building Your Website

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  WordPress

  If you’re looking for a website, then consider using WordPress. It’s an awesome content management system, and there are a range of themes out there to make it look good. It makes managing your content that little bit easier. WordPress powers 14.7% of the top 1,000,000 websites in the world – that’s why it’s one of the most popular systems on the planet!

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  Thesis Theme Framework

  Ok, so your using WordPress to power your website, so you need a kick ass theme to make it look good – so look no further than Thesis. It a powerful, customisable, extensible WordPress theme framework – it takes care of how your website looks and takes the hassle out of onsite Search Engine Optimisation. It’s the only WordPress theme I truly trust.

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  Genesis WordPress Framework

  Alongside Thesis, the only other WordPress framework I trust is Genesis. Much like thesis, it provides you with a solid foundation to start building your website on – and it also has a large selection of child themes – a massive bonus for you and your potential clients. A powerful framework and child themes – I’d suggest you check it out now.

Hosting Your Website

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  MidPhase Hosting

  I’ve been online now for over 5 years, and I’ve had my ups and downs with web hosting companies. 99% of them have either taken my money and not delivered, or just plain taken my money. This is not the case with MidPhase!. Their a reputable, affordable, all round awesome company and I’d highly recommend them.

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  Hostgator Web Hosting

  This is another web host that I’d be proud to use. Whilst I haven’t used them myself, quite a few of my clients use the company to host their websites, and their happy with them. Much like MidPhase, their plans are competitive, and their overall image in the web hosting community is pretty good. You should check them out.