Paying Hostgator.com for multiple years can cut this cost, but monthly is the least out of pocket from the start. There are other hosts for your site that have easy WordPress installation, and I've used three. But, I have settled on Hostgator for price and support reasons. You'll be using a tool called Fantastico Deluxe to install WordPress once you have your account set up, and their tech support can help you.
I've written a lot about WordPress, and my only personal local real estate website uses WordPress. It provides all of the flexibility you need for static web pages, IDX search, and the blogging piece that will position you as the real estate expert in your area. There isn't an easy or fast way to do that, as it's all about writing about what you know and what's happening in your market area. It isn't a case of "website or blog." It's a website, and many sites you visit on the Internet are WordPress sites, even though you see them as a normal website.
What does the real estate professional want from a website if it's to become a lead and income generator?
- An online place to market their services.
- A site that gathers visitor information through opt-in and provides leads.
- More listings through good online listing marketing.
- The site is SEO-friendly and gains good search engine positioning over time.
Article links at the bottom of this page will give you more detailed information and some instruction on how to use a WordPress site to become a real estate expert in your area, and generate leads through friendly opt-in methods. You'll learn what site visitors want and expect to find on a real estate website, and how to provide it.
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