How Small Businesses Can Make a Website

Introduction

This report tells small businesses how to start a website. It talks about the tools, the costs, and the technology.

Main Body

A good website needs a clear plan. It must be easy to use and help the business sell things. Some people use AI tools to build sites. These tools are fast, but a human should still check the words. Building a website costs different amounts of money. You can do it yourself for £10 to £30 a month. Or, you can pay a professional. A professional costs between £1,500 and £6,000. Businesses need a place to store their website data. This is called hosting. Cheap hosting costs £1.50 to £5 a month. Better hosting costs £20 to £40 a month. Expensive hosting is safer and faster.

Conclusion

Small businesses must choose between cheap tools and professional help. They need to decide if they want to save money or have more security.

Learning

⚡ The 'Comparing' Secret

In this text, we see how to describe things using Opposites. This is the fastest way to reach A2 because it helps you describe your world.

Look at these pairs from the text:

  • Cheap \rightarrow Expensive
  • Fast \rightarrow Slow (implied)
  • Small \rightarrow Professional/Big

🛠 How to use 'Between'

When you don't have one exact price, use between [Price A] and [Price B].

Example: "A professional costs between £1,500 and £6,000."

Your new pattern: Between + Low Number + and + High Number \rightarrow Range of cost/time.


💡 Quick Tip: 'Must'

Notice the word must. We use this when there is no other choice. It is stronger than 'should'.

  • A human should check the words. (Good idea)
  • Small businesses must choose. (Necessary)

Vocabulary Learning

website (n.)
a set of related web pages that can be accessed on the internet
Example:I created a website to show my artwork.
business (n.)
an organization that sells goods or services
Example:She runs a small business that sells handmade candles.
tools (n.)
items or programs that help you do a job
Example:The report lists the tools needed for building a website.
costs (n.)
the amount of money you have to pay
Example:The costs of hosting a website can vary a lot.
technology (n.)
the use of scientific knowledge to solve problems
Example:New technology makes it easier to create an online store.
plan (n.)
a detailed idea of how to do something
Example:A clear plan helps the website run smoothly.
use (v.)
to put something into action for a purpose
Example:You can use AI tools to build a website faster.
sell (v.)
to exchange goods for money
Example:The website must help the business sell its products.
AI (n.)
artificial intelligence, computer programs that act like humans
Example:Many people use AI tools to design their sites.
hosting (n.)
service that keeps a website online and accessible
Example:Cheap hosting can be a good choice for a new business.
cheap (adj.)
not expensive; low in cost
Example:Cheap tools are often enough for beginners.
security (n.)
the state of being protected from danger or harm
Example:Better hosting offers more security for your data.