The name you use needs to be compatible with your business and not one that gets lost amongst the online competition, try to be unique.  Also consider the name may have been registered so take time to consider the domain name.

Also consider the extension as it is possible to get most options now.

.co.uk is generally UK Commercial
.com is generally USA Commercial
.net a non business network
.gov Government website
.edu Education facility

There are many types we would suggest generally using a .co.uk 

We work with Invictanet as our registrar for domain names and hosting, why not take advantage of our small business solution.

Hopefully you understand the domain name : www.(yourname).co.uk

What tools are available to help you.  Many there is little need for programming when using WordPress, some CSS but not essential

What skills do you need?  Not a lot.  The hardest bit is understanding what building tools are available and how to use them.  It is worth spending time look at the options and then trying them to create a basic page, header, footer and menu.

Why does it need to be secure

What are the benefits to secure website.  Think about the idea of a website being visible across the world. 

This makes security a need just like the front door our a house has a lock.

There are many levels of security from the basic FREE versions to intensely secure.

Start to get an understanding of security using a plugin – 

Wordfence is very good and the free version (at the time of writing this Sep 20) offers a lot of security and help.

Also SSL certificates as this will be needed for your website domain, it provides the ‘S’ in the domain title HTTPS//:www confirming the site is secure.

Then for your contact forms check out Google CAPTCHA this can be added to forms to help prevent spam.

Help to turn your business into a digital platform

Products and services.  How your online business works protecting visitors who arrive at your website and how your business can help another business or individual depending on what is being offered.

There are options for online shopping for products and services, Woocommerce is an ecommerce solution

If you run a small business, charity or self employed a website can provide a valuable tool for selling your skills.

We deal with small businesses and start ups, for larger needs then call Invicta.net they provide a top class service.

Costs vary depending on the service you are looking for. September 20

Domain name
Hosting service
Other bits and pieces

Our basic Business Service will provide all you need to start a small business site.  Adding Email, SSL Certificate and a bespoke website with WordPress can easily be added.

If I put a price on any of the above there will be a price change.

Hosting coats around £25 pm for a reasonable business service plus a secure certificate at a small annual cost.

Email hosting is an addition.

The ‘Other bits and pieces’ I mentioned above, could be things like images.  if you need stock images they cost to buy although there are some sits that allow free to use commercially proving a link back only.

The chances are you already have an email account, maybe Gmail or Hotmail or one of the many options available.  The hosting service from Invictanet provides an email forward system for the basic service, there is an alternative option using an online account or remote pop/imap/smtp