What Do You Actually Need to Launch a Website?

First of all — the two most important parts of every website are hosting and a domain name. Without them, your site will exist only for you — but no one else will be able to see it.

Secondly, you need a technical specification (a brief or project document). Before development starts, it’s crucial to understand what kind of website you actually need. This document helps your developer clearly see your goals, structure, and desired features.

Many clients skip this part and say something like:

And then… you get five pages of edits later 😅 Yes, it happens — almost every third project starts this way.

As I mentioned earlier, your website is your business’s face — your digital “you.” If everything is done purely from the developer’s perspective, then the result will reflect their vision, not yours.

🧩 So, what do you really need to start?

• Domain
• Hosting
• Technical Specification (Brief)
• Budget for Development
• Patience

With this checklist, you can go anywhere — whether it’s a web agency or a freelancer — because you already have everything necessary for a successful project.

Next, we’ll talk about where it’s better to build your website — should you go with a web agency or hire a freelancer?

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