Hosting
It is very likely that you have already purchased your web hosting. If this is the case you will want to skip to the subdomain page, which will walk you through transitioning your existing website. Follow the instructions on this page if you still need to get hosting and a domain name.
Picking a Domain Name
TIP: You can check your desired domain name here, but you will buy it during or after you have accomplished the Acquiring Hosting step.
You will need to choose a relevant domain name for your portfolio website (This will not be a subdomain of a current site). Choosing a domain name can be tricky. You will find that 50% of your desired domain names will already be taken. Don’t give up. It just takes some brainstorming to come up with the perfect name. Check out these Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Domain Name. You can also use the below domain name checker to quickly find an available domain name. The following tool is only meant for a quick reference. You will purchase your domain name at the same time you buy your hosting (ie. Web Hosting for Students).
Acquiring Hosting
Now that you have found your desired domain name, it is time to buy some hosting. There are many hosting companies out there, and you are going to have to settle for one. We highly recommend Web Hosting for Students (WH4S), All of the video content related to hosting on this site will be demoing WH4S, but if you choose to go with a different host the steps should be very similar. You will need to purchase at least a years subscription for hosting. During this process you will be asked to register a new domain name, this is the time to buy. Be ready to spend $50 -$80 on a 1 year hosting plan, including a domain name.
Web Hosting for Students (WH4S): We will be demoing everything from WH4S, but if you are going with a different hosting company the steps should be very similar. This can be purchased straight through their website (https://webhostingforstudents.com/byu).