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Does Your Small Business Website Have the Cybersecurity Basics Covered?

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Hosting

The post Does Your Small Business Website Have the Cybersecurity Basics Covered? appeared first on HostGator Blog . Think your business is too small to be targeted by hackers? Think again. Last year, 43% of all reported data breaches affected small businesses —and the costs of recovering from a breach are high enough to force many small businesses to close. So, if you’ve recently launched your SMB website or are getting ready to launch, make sure you’ve got these 8 cybersecurity basics nailed down. 1. Domain Privacy There are so many things to love about the internet, but spammers, identity thieves, and stalkers are not among them. You can protect yourself with a domain privacy plan that shields your name, email, mailing address, and phone number from people who look up your site in the ICANN’s Whois database.  2. SSL Certificate An SSL certificate is a must-have if you run an eCommerce store or collect visitor information on your site. That’s because an SSL certificate proves that any data your visitors send to your site is encrypted, so hackers can’t see it while it’s in transit. (You can read a more detailed SSL explanation here.) SSL certificates also keep visitors from seeing a browser warning that your site may not be secure. Plus, they may also help your site rank better in search results. 3. Automatic Site Backups If your business website site is hacked, or if an update crashes it, you need a way to get up and running again fast so you don’t miss out on customers. Get an automatic site backup service like CodeGuard , and you can quickly restore the most recent uncorrupted version of your site if something goes wrong. Make sure that whichever service you choose runs daily backups, so you don’t have to go back to an out-of-date site version in case of a crash.  4. Automatic Malware Scans and Removals Thanks to cybercriminals armed with botnets and malicious code, all sites are continuously at risk for malware injections that can steal data and let criminals take over sites. This means site owners need to monitor their sites closely for attacks. And the only practical way to do this is with automatic scans. A site-scanning tool like SiteLock gives you daily protection from new malware and botnet attacks. SiteLock also seeks out vulnerabilities on your site, so you can fix them before hackers exploit them. 5. Automatic Domain Renewals Domain registrations don’t last forever. At some point—anywhere between one and 5 years from when you first sign up–you’ll need to renew. If you don’t, you can lose control of your business domain name, and anyone who comes along and buys up your expired domain may be able to access the email accounts on it. That could open you and your customers up to data theft and fraud. The best way to prevent this is to enable automatic renewals, either when you register your domains or during your next renewal. You may also be able to switch to automatic renewals now by logging into your domain registration account and adjusting your billing preferences. (HostGator customers, here’s how you can renew your domain registration.) 6. Automatic WordPress, Plugin and Theme Updates On the internet, you have to stay up to date. That includes WordPress software and the plugins, themes, and addons you choose for your SMB site. Why not stick with the old versions if they’re working for you? There are lots of reasons, but the main one is security.  Some updates are designed to patch flaws that hackers have shown they can exploit. So, when updates are announced, you need to install them right away. But updates don’t always come out on a schedule, and if you have a large site with lots of plugins, updating manually can be a hassle that’s too easy to postpone. The solution is to set WordPress and everything else on your site—themes, plugins, etc.—to update automatically. You can do this within most apps, or you can use a WordPress security plugin like Easy Updates Manager to handle it all for you. 7. Seriously Secure Passwords One of the simplest ways to protect your SMB website is to use a unique, secure WordPress password that would-be hackers are unlikely to guess. Make sure that any employees or contractors who have access to your site use secure, unique passwords, too.  You might think this goes without saying, but even in 2019, too many people are still using passwords like 123456 , monkey, and blink182. 8. Site Login Protection Login forms on your site make it easy for customers to sign into their accounts with your store or business. These forms also create potential weak spots where attackers can break in. In simple terms, a bot-powered brute force attack can try thousands of possible login credentials to try to get past a login form. If they find a way in, they can unleash malware, ransomware, or other mayhem to disrupt your business. To keep bad actors and botnet attacks from experimenting with logins until they find a way in, add some layers of protection to your sign-in forms.  One option is to limit the number of login attempts a user can make in one session. For example, after three failed attempts, the user is locked out of trying again until they contact your tech support team for more guidance. This lets legitimate customers get the help they need and prevents bot-powered brute force logins. Another option is one you probably see every day. Ask visitors to prove they’re not a robot when they sign in with a reCAPTCHA tool. The Contact Form 7 plugin lets you enable reCAPTCHA , or you can install a different reCAPTCHA plugin for the forms on your site. Yes, it’s an extra step for your site visitors, but one that can keep your visitors and your business safe from bot-powered data theft. Now that you know the cybersecurity basics, are you ready to set up your site?  HostGator’s Managed WordPress Hosting plans come with CodeGuard, SiteLock, and SSL certificates for free and make it easy to buy domain privacy services. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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Benefits of Using Web Hosting

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Hosting

The post Benefits of Using Web Hosting appeared first on HostGator Blog . If you want to get a website online, then you’re going to need web hosting . Without a web host, there’s no way for your visitors to actually access your website. Still, if you’re just getting started with building a website , you might be wondering exactly what web hosting is, and how it can benefit you? Besides the obvious benefit of being able to have a website, of course. Below you’ll learn how web hosting works , the distinct benefits of web hosting services , as well as the overall benefits you’ll receive when you decide to use a quality web host for your site. What is Web Hosting? Essentially, web hosting is a service offered by hosting companies. They host your website’s files so that they’re accessible on the internet. Think of it like this. You’ve got a ton of different files on your computer, and if you want to access them you just open up the file. But, if you wanted to show this file to someone else they’d have to be in the same room, of you’d have to send them the files. In this metaphor, your web hosts act as the sender. All of your site’s files are stored on your hosting company’s server. Then, whenever a visitor types in your domain name, the server sends these files to the web browser. Your website is just a collection of different files and media elements, like photos. So, you rent a space on a web server and store all of your files there. Your web host will also provide you with things like server maintenance, support, email accounts, and lot more. They’ll also provide you with tools that allow you to easily manage your server, even without technical skills. Once you’ve purchased hosting, uploaded your site’s files to the web server, and pointed your domain name towards your hosting account, you’ll have a website accessible to anyone in the world. There are multiple forms of web hosting available to you. Even though there are many types of hosting, not every style will be suited for your website. Review the following list to determine what type of web hosting you need.   Shared Hosting Shared hosting is the most popular form of hosting, and probably the best fit for most website owners. One of the biggest advantages of shared hosting is that it’s incredibly cheap. If you have little to no budget, you can still make shared hosting work for you. The reason it’s so affordable is that you’re sharing server resources with hundreds to thousands of other sites. So, instead of paying for the entire server yourself, you’ll be splitting the check. Not only is shared hosting is very easy to use, but since it’s oriented towards beginners, it’s one of the simplest hosting environments to set up.   VPS Hosting VPS hosting is a very different style of hosting. It uses a technical process called virtualization to create a virtual dedicated server. However, it still pulls resources from multiple physical servers that you’re sharing with other people. The biggest benefit of VPS hosting is that you have access to much greater levels of server resources. So, your site performance will improve across the board. Plus, you have the ability to scale your server resources up or down as you see fit.   Dedicated Hosting With dedicated hosting , you’re renting an entire physical server. This means no sharing of resources with other users. As a result, the costs of dedicated hosting will be much more expensive. But, having an entire server completely to yourself offers you incredible levels of performance and storage. Plus, you have the ability to completely customize your server to help get the most out of your website. Dedicated server hosting probably won’t make sense for most website owners until they’re getting massive volumes of traffic.   Cloud Hosting Cloud hosting is unique in that you’re using virtual hardware. Your entire hosting environment lives in the cloud. This relatively new style of hosting has immensely grown in popularity for a few reasons. To start, it’s cost-efficient. With cloud hosting, you only pay for the server resources you actually use. So, if your traffic is variable month by month, you won’t be paying for a high level of server resources when you don’t even use them. It also has incredible reliability. If a cloud server cluster isn’t functioning properly, your site will be moved to another server on the network. Essentially, cloud hosting offers you the ultimate in flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Plus, it has incredible uptime and can offer you unparalleled performance.   Managed WordPress Hosting The final type of hosting you’ll come across is WordPress hosting . It’s exactly like it sounds: hosting for WordPress websites. The most common form of WordPress hosting is WordPress managed hosting. With this, you’ll get a server environment that’s 100% optimized to run on WordPress. This has the advantage of being more secure, helping you get the best performance out of your site, without having to handle any technical maintenance tasks yourself. With WordPress managed hosting you’re essentially hiring a team of WordPress experts to manage your server for you, and help you get the best levels of performance possible. If your site runs on WordPress and you’re out of the initial growth stage, then investing in this style of hosting is a great idea.   The Benefits of Web Hosting Services The right kind of web hosting plans can offer your site a lot. Without the proper web host, you run the risk of having a site that loads slowly (or not all), ruins your chances of ranking, and a lot more. However, choosing a high-quality host can help you avoid the tragic fate above. There are many reasons why web hosting is important ; it’s a service that is high-quality, reliable, and professional . Here’s a list of the largest benefits a rock-solid hosting provider can provide for your website.   1. Improved Site Performance When it comes to succeeding online your site’s performance matters a lot. In fact, you only have a few seconds to capture your visitor’s attention before they leave your site and never return again. If your site takes forever to load, then your visitors aren’t going to stick around. Not only that, but your site’s performance also affects your search engine rankings. With slow loading speeds your site will measure poorly in user experience metrics, which can influence how high your site ranks in search. With a high-quality web host, loading speeds won’t be an issue for you. Now, you could have a very high performing host and your site could be optimized poorly, but once you fix your website’s slow loading times, you should find your site loads incredibly fast.   2. Outstanding Technical Support If you’re providing products or services through your website, then you realize the importance of timely and helpful customer support. Your hosting company should be no different. Imagine you’re in the middle of a big launch; everything is going fine until your site mysteriously goes offline. What do you do now? Every moment you’re offline is costing you sales. Hopefully, you can turn to your hosting provider’s support staff and they’ll be able to bring your site back online as quickly as possible. If you don’t have the technical skills yourself, then your hosting provider will be like the technical team member you never had.   3. Domain-Associated Email Address If you want to look professional, then you’re going to need a branded email address that uses your domain name. For example, if your domain is “newdomain.com”, then you’ll want an email address that says “mark@newdomain.com”. If you’re reaching out to customers and clients via email, the last thing you want is to use your regular Gmail address. When you use a quality host service provider you’ll have the ability to create your own domain-specific email address. Some hosts limit you to one, while others will allow you to create an unlimited number of domain-specific email addresses. This allows you to look professional when reaching out to people via your website. Most hosts also have a number of email management tools built-in as well. For instance, you’ll be able to check, send, and receive emails, as well as set up email forwarders, so you can manage your emails from your preferred email provider.   4. Improved Website Security Website security is something that a lot of website owners never think about. Although having a 100% secure website is nearly impossible, you never really know where the next threat is going to come from. You can still take steps to ensure your website is as secure as possible . The foundation of your website’s security begins with your host service provider. After all, this is where all of your site’s files are going to be stored. A quality host will have multiple levels of security in place. For starters, you have the actual physical datacenter, which will be protected. Then you have any necessary firewall protection on the servers themselves. Finally, depending on what kind of web hosting services you have, you’ll have security measures in place that protect your site from other sites using the same server. As you can see that’s a lot of steps to secure your site. Then, you have everything you can do on top of that to secure your own website. This will involve things like locking down your login screen, installing spam software, changing up user permissions, or even installing one of many security plugins to help enhance your existing security. Hopefully, your host also has regular website backups in place. You might not ever need to use them, but if your site does get hacked, you can just restore to a previous version of your site, instead of having to start over from scratch. These can also come in handy if you accidentally take down your site by editing any of the core files. Instead of having to troubleshoot every little thing, you can just restore your site from a previously saved backup.   5. High Reliability and Uptime When you’re trying to find the right hosting company, you’ve probably come across the term uptime. It’s actually incredibly important. Your site’s uptime is how often your site will actually be online. You’re probably thinking, “I want it online all the time,” and that’s a natural response. However, most hosts have a clause in the hosting contract that specifies the percentage of time that your site will be online. For most hosting companies this number is 99.9%. That small percentage of time when your site is offline is when things like server repairs, updates, and maintenance are done. If you’re choosing a host because of its high uptime, you’ll want to make sure this claim is valid. The online reviews that speak to downtime will say a lot, and so will their guarantee. Some hosts will even offer payment credits for any time that your site is offline outside of the guarantee. Regardless, a hosting company with high uptime can be very beneficial to your bottom line. After all, people can’t buy your products or services when your site is offline. As you can see, the right web host can bring a lot of benefits to your website. While the wrong host will only make your success online that much more difficult.   Closing Thoughts Beyond the main benefit of helping you get your website live on the internet, web hosting carries a lot of other benefits as well. Hopefully, you have a better understanding of how you can take advantage of these by choosing a high-quality hosting provider. Keep in mind that the type of hosting you settle on should be what’s best for your current website needs. You can always switch packages, or upgrade your hosting in time. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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Choosing http or https during manual installation of WordPress and database

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Hosting

When you manually install WordPress, somewhere during the process it asks you to select weather your site uses http or https. Why is this? W… | Read the rest of http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1739053&goto=newpost Continue reading →

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5 Best WordPress Security Plugins

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Hosting

The post 5 Best WordPress Security Plugins appeared first on HostGator Blog . If you’re wondering, “Do I need a WordPress security plugin?” The answer is yes. WordPress is the most popular CMS in the world. That popularity also makes it a popular choice for hackers. Now, WordPress has regular updates to patch any new and existing security holes. But, security as a whole is a reactive process. Patches are only issued once a security vulnerability is known. At its core, WordPress is incredibly secure. But the massive ecosystem of plugins and WordPress themes makes it more vulnerable to security holes. To protect your WordPress website against these security risks, it’s always a good idea to use a WordPress security plugin. Below we look at five of the best WordPress security plugins and highlight both free and paid options. Why You Need a WordPress Security Plugin WordPress has some pretty solid security measures in place, but if you’re looking to take that security even further you’ll want to utilize a security plugin . By using a WordPress security plugin, you’ll get access to additional features that WordPress doesn’t have right out of the box, including: Site, file, and malware scanning Protection from brute force attacks Regular security scans, monitoring, notifications Site firewalls Overall security hardening Sure, you can get by without having these in place, but why would you risk it? Sadly, a lot of site owners don’t think about security for their WordPress website until it’s too late. Once your WordPres site has been compromised, there’s not a lot you can do besides notify your visitors and try to clean up the mess. If only there was something you could’ve done to prevent this. Good news: there is. It’s using a WordPress security plugin.   The Best WordPress Security Plugins For anything related to WordPress you’ll find dozens of popular plugins to install. Going through every plugin yourself can be tedious, which is why we created this list. Below you’ll find five of the top WordPress security plugins that are both free and paid that help to protect your site against security vulnerabilities .   1. All In One WP Security & Firewall All In One WP Security & Firewall is one of the most popular WordPress security plugins. It’s very easy to use and you can configure this plugin pretty easily, even if you don’t have any tech skills. It’s equipped with a unique grading system, so you can see which areas of your WordPress site are protected, and what you need to improve upon. Since it’s visually based it’s easy to see and correct any areas of your site that might be weak. The main ways this plugin will improve your security are by protecting against blue force login attempts, securing your user accounts, creating a website firewall, protecting your WordPress databases, and even allowing you to blacklist certain sites or IP addresses. Plus, it has a built-in security scanner so you’ll know that your site is always protected against hackers. All In One WP Security & Firewall is a completely free plugin that you can download here . You also won’t run into any annoying upsells, or having to upgrade to unlock more features.   2. iThemes Security iThemes security is a feature-packed WordPress security plugin. It’s available as both a free and paid plugin for WordPress sites. The paid version will unlock more detailed security measures. The free version has some decent features, but if you really want to protect your site, you’ll want to consider the pro version. It will not only unlock some stellar security features but it’s also affordable, at only $80 per year. The Pro version does a lot to enhance security, like providing strong password protection, backing up and securing your databases, protecting against brute force attacks, moving your login page, adding two-factor authentication, and a lot more. Plus, you’ll get regular website monitoring and dedicated professional support. You can download and give the free version of the plugin a test drive , or upgrade to the pro version here .   3. Wordfence Security WordFence Security is one of the top free WordPress security plugins on the market. It excels in protecting your site from brute force attacks, real-time security monitoring, login page protection, and IP blacklisting. Plus, it adds a firewall to your site. WordFence also has an extensive database of offending websites and IP addresses, which are atomically blocked from accessing your site. The premium version of the plugin is equipped with additional features to take your security to new heights. That includes real-time threat protection, an improved firewall, two-factor authentication, geographic protection, dedicated support, improved spam protection, and more. You can download the free version of Wordfence here , or you can opt to purchase the premium version .     4. Sucuri Security The Sucuri Security plugin is created by a team of WordPress security experts. This plugin is entirely free and will help both will regular site monitoring, and strengthen your existing levels of security. Once you install the plugin it will automatically scan your site to look for any infected files or known sources of security weakness. You can then restore or repair your site to ensure it’s in good working condition. Beyond this initial scan and clean up this plugin will provide you with regular website monitoring and malware scanning. Plus, it will strengthen your existing security protocols to ensure that your site is protected against the biggest threats and vulnerabilities lurking online. You can install this plugin for free here . There’s also an option to opt for a premium version of this plugin , which will add a website firewall and more security features to your site.   5. SecuPress SecuPress is a relatively new addition to the WordPress security space. However, it’s seen very rapid growth. There are both free and premium versions of this plugin available. One of the strongest features of SecuPress is its intuitive UI, which makes it incredibly easy to setup and use. Not only that it’s equipped with a built-in security scanner, which will scan your site for six main points of vulnerability. If any points of weakness are revealed during this scan, then the plugin will actually fix them at the click of a button. Overall, this is a very solid and easy to use security plugin. The premium version of the plugin will give you additional features like anti-spam protection, automated website backups in case a restore is needed, and automated website scans. You can download the free version of the plugin here , or pick up the Pro version for $59 .   Closing Thoughts Website security is complex. It’s continually evolving, and what kept your site secure a year ago probably won’t do the trick today. Instead of trying to understand all the security threats out there, the better course of action is taking the necessary steps to protect your site, and letting the experts handle and understand the risks they’re protecting you from. All of the plugins above are great choices when it comes to protecting your website. If you have a smaller site and don’t get a ton of traffic, then you can probably get away with a free WordPress security plugin.  But, as your site grows it’s probably a good idea to upgrade to one of the paid options above and look into implementing a website security checker . Improve the security of your site without having to lift a finger. Upgrade to managed WordPress hosting now, and our WordPress experts monitor your site for threats and take care of security for you, so you never have to worry.  Improve the security of your site without having to lift a finger. Upgrade to managed WordPress hosting now , and our WordPress experts monitor your site for threats and take care of security for you, so you never have to worry. With your site’s security taken care of you can focus on the important things, running your online business, and growing your traffic. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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Is WordPress Right for Your Business?

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Hosting

The post Is WordPress Right for Your Business? appeared first on HostGator Blog . You’re here because you’re trying to decide if WordPress is the right tool to build your business website. It’s a common concern to have, after all, there are dozens of different website builders, platforms, and content management systems to choose from. And you want what’s best for your business. WordPress currently powers around 30% of the internet . This might not seem like a lot, but when compared to the hundreds of different ways people can build a website, it’s pretty impressive. Is WordPress good for a business website?  The short answer is yes. Below we’ll go into greater depth behind that answer. You’ll learn what WordPress is, why it’s a great choice for your business, and finally, we’ll highlight a few themes that will be perfect for your new business website. What is WordPress? WordPress is a content management system. At its core, a content management system will allow you to build your site, and create, edit, and manage content all without knowing how to code. It originally started as a blogging platform, but since it’s early days WordPress has gone on to power some of the largest sites in the world, like BBC America, The New Yorker, and Tech Crunch. With WordPress for business, you build your business website with themes, add new features with plugins, and use the built-in key features to create and manage your content.   Why WordPress is a Great Choice for Your Business When you’re choosing a platform to support your business, you have different needs than someone who’s just building out a simple site for personal use. As a business owner, your website needs to offer you flexibility and control. It should be easy to use, and the platform should scale to meet the growing demands of your business. As you’ll soon learn below, WordPress does all of these things and more.   1. WordPress Is Affordable As a business owner, you probably want to cut costs whenever possible. Now, you don’t want to sacrifice quality, but you’re probably looking for the best possible deal. Luckily, WordPress satisfies those requirements. Right out of the box, the CMS is completely free and open source. Your only investments will be in your domain name and WordPress hosting plan s , and whether you decide to use a free WordPress theme or a premium theme to build out your site. You will have some initial upfront costs, but the lower ongoing costs will make it a better investment for years to come.   2. WordPress Is Infinitely Flexible With WordPress, you can build any kind of site you desire, from advanced eCommerce sites to thousand page content machines, and every kind of site in between. You not only have thousands of different theme options to choose from, but you also have a  massive marketplace of the most popular WordPress plugins you can choose from to add more features to your site. The near-infinite flexibility of WordPress is part of the reason it’s so popular. No matter what kind of business site you want to build, WordPress can help you build it.   3. WordPress Is Easy to Use One of the reasons behind the widespread adoption of WordPress is that it’s very easy to use. Plus you’ll have infinitely more control over the end result of your site, and you’ll always have complete ownership over your data. There are a wide range of WordPress tutorials out there that will help you do everything you need to get started, such as  installing WordPress on your site , building out your theme, installing plugins, and even troubleshooting different issues.   4. WordPress Has a Large Online Community If you run into any issues with your site there’s always a large community you can lean on. You’ll find a wealth of support materials from your theme and plugin providers, and  everything else you need is just a Google search away. Since WordPress is so popular, a dedicated and genuinely helpful community has sprung up. There are dozens of blogs and sites dedicated entirely to teaching you the ins and outs of WordPress and helping you overcome any issues you might run into.   5. WordPress Can Grow With You WordPress powers everything from small blogs, all the way up to some of the largest websites online, like Thought Catalog, CNN, the New York Post, and more. What explains this varied demand? First, it has endless customization options.  Second, it’s built to scale and manage even the largest websites that have thousands of posts and get millions of visitors per month. Another bonus? No major upgrades are required to meet this growth. You’ll have everything you need to scale your website right from the very beginning.   6. WordPress Is Secure As a business owner, your site needs to be secure. Getting your site hacked, or having a security breach can lead to a loss of trust in the eyes of your visitors. In some cases, their personal data can even become comprised, which can be difficult to recover from. Almost every system is vulnerable to hacking. Since WordPress is such a popular platform it’s more likely to be the subject of an attack.  Securing your website will protect your WordPress site against many different types of cybersecurity threats. But, this also means you have even more people working to prevent those attacks and create patches when any security vulnerabilities might arise. You have an extensive set of security plugin options you can install to greatly improve the security of your site. You also have the ability to choose a WordPress managed host , which will take your site security to ultimate heights.   7. You Have Control Over Your Data WordPress is open source, and you’ll be self-hosting your own website. This means that you own everything regarding your website: your files, content, media, and even where you want to host your site. That means you can effectively pack up and bring your site elsewhere whenever you’d like. Using closed systems like Squarespace means that you’re never in full ownership of your site. It is possible to migrate away from platforms like that, but you’ll typically have to leave a lot of your site behind – and spend time building a new site from scratch. Just like all business owners, you want to know who’s in control of your site’s data, and you want that person to be you.   Top WordPress Themes for Business Hopefully, by now, you have a greater understanding of why you should choose WordPress  for your new business website. The next challenge you’ll face is choosing the right WordPress themes for your business. Here are five of the best WordPress business themes we’ve come across for business owners:   1. Divi Divi is a very clean, mobile responsive, and flexible theme. You can effectively use this theme to build any kind of website you desire. It’s built on a drag and drop builder, so all your site’s customization is just handled by dragging, dropping, and rearranging certain content blocks. There are also dozens of pre-built page layout options, so you don’t have to create every single page from scratch.   2.Digital Pro Digital Pro is a great eCommerce business theme that sits on top of the Genesis framework. It’s very clean and elegant and packed with features. You’ll be able to easily customize your eCommerce site through the customization panel, adding text, changing color schemes, responsive layout options, and a lot more. Like most theme options in the StudioPress library , this makes use of a lot of whitespace and offers clean typography. The end result provides your visitors with a very comfortable browsing experience.   3. Navy Navy is a clean and versatile theme. It emphasizes large images along with clear and bold typography to help get your message across. If you’re a cutting-edge company or want to give off a sleek and professional appearance, then this theme is a great choice. Once you install the theme you’ll have the option of choosing between one of 12 different homepage templates, as well as a variety of templates for the rest of your site content.  Plus, there’s a drag and drop builder built-in, so you can easily rearrange your pages to give them a unique look.   4. Corporate Corporate will give your eCommerce site a very sleek and professional appearance. It offers you a very clean and spacious mobile responsive design so you can put the focus on your words and business. This theme works great for companies who also have a physical business, as you’ll be able to integrate your phone number, team page, and address. It even includes cool features like an animated experience display (to highlight your skills), pricing tables, the parallax scaling effect, and more.   5. Foundry Foundry offers a cutting-edge and minimalist theme for  businesses that want a responsive design for mobile devices . This theme presents you with a simple display, while still offering you all the customization options you require. It’s equipped with 25 different concepts that are designed for specific niches or e-commerce business verticals. Each of these essentially acts as a skin on top of the existing  theme. Since it’s bundled with Visual Composer, you can drag and drop your way to building out your site. It’s a great theme for businesses that want to project their message loud and clear.   WordPress: The Right Choice for Your Business Site Hopefully, you see now that choosing WordPress to build your new business site is basically a no-brainer. Its flexibility, affordability, scalability, and ease of use are just a few of the reasons it should be your top choice. Build your WordPress business website today. Find the post on the HostGator Blog Continue reading →

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