New Year, New Website: Your Blueprint to Success

January–a month of new beginnings and lofty resolutions. That business idea you’ve been sitting on in 2024? Now is the time to make it happen!

This issue will help get you on the right track to starting your website. Keep reading, because we’ve got tons of tips, tools, checklists, and discounts to help you reach your digital goals in 2025.

Let’s dive in!

?? Best Hosting Solutions for New Year Plans

Before building your website, ensure you have a hosting plan to support your 2025 ambitions. The right plan greatly affects your site’s speed, reliability, and scalability. Outdated or inadequate hosting can slow you down, cause downtime, and leave you unprepared for future growth. Make sure you have a suitable hosting plan before you start.

What you need to know:

• Shared hosting is great for personal blogs and small websites on a budget.
• VPS hosting provides more resources and flexibility for growing sites.
• Dedicated servers are ideal for high-traffic or resource-intensive projects.
• Managed WordPress hosting offers seamless CMS updates, security, and WordPress support.
• InMotion Hosting offers free website transfers and domains on select plans.

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??Starting Your Website the Right Way

Starting a website is the most exciting step in building your online presence for your personal project, blog, or business. A strong website is essential for reaching your audience, showcasing your work, and growing your brand. Following a clear plan will save you time, avoid common pitfalls, and result in a professional that achieves your goals.

Before you start your website:

• Choose the Right Domain Name: Pick a memorable, relevant name that reflects your brand or project.
• Select a Reliable Hosting Provider: Choose a hosting option that fits your website’s size, traffic, and future goals.
• Pick the Right Platform: WordPress is a popular choice for flexibility and scalability.
• Design for User Experience: Use a clean layout, easy navigation, and mobile-friendly design.
• Secure Your Website: Install SSL certificates and keep your site updated to protect against threats.

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Then, when you’re ready to launch, use our Ultimate Website Launch Checklist ????

?? Fresh off the Press

This month’s WordPress trends are brought to you by InMotion Hosting's Managed WordPress - a high-performance solution for serious WordPress websites.

• MailChannels deepens its partnership with InMotion Hosting to enhance email deliverability for Managed WordPress mail servers.
• Elementor teases v4 editor at web.fwrd 2025 online event.
• Ollie Pro introduces a new pattern collection designed for startups, agencies, and creative professionals.
• WordPress.com introduces likes, reposts, and the Fediverse Reaction block.
• Expand your WordPress dev knowledge with Kevin Powell’s free HTML & CSS course for beginners.
• Brian Gardner calls on WordPress theme designers to improve website accessibility.
• Group.one, owners of brands like WP Rocket, acquired GTmetrix.

???WordPress Plugins for Productivity

WordPress is packed with tools to help you work smarter, not harder. The right plugins can improve your website’s functionality and boost your business productivity. Productivity plugins save you time and simplify tasks like content creation, scheduling, and SEO.

Here are some plugins to try:

• Yoast SEO: Optimize your site for search engines with ease.
• Jetpack: Secure your site, monitor performance, and enhance functionality.
• WPForms: Create custom forms for surveys, signups, and contact pages.
• W3 Total Cache: Improve site speed by caching your content.
• Elementor: Design stunning pages without needing to code.

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