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Module 03  •  Build stage

Choosing Your Platform & Hosting

Learn to compare WordPress, Shopify and Wix, understand what hosting really means, and set up the right foundation for your website.

2Live sessions
3Hours in total
$490Price

Who this module is for

  • Anyone about to build a website who is confused by all the platform options.
  • People who want an online shop and need to know which platform fits.
  • Students who finished modules 01 and 02 and are ready to build.

Before you start

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module you will be able to:

Syllabus

  1. Session 1 — Compare the platforms

    90 min
    Topics
    • How websites work: domain, hosting and platform — the three parts
    • Hosted builders (Shopify, Wix) vs self-hosted WordPress
    • WordPress: strengths, weaknesses, real costs
    • Shopify: when an online shop needs it, and its fees
    • Wix: when simple is enough
    • Choosing for growth: what happens when your business gets bigger

    In the session: you fill in a platform comparison for your own business with your trainer and choose your platform.

  2. Session 2 — Hosting & setup

    90 min
    Topics
    • Hosting types: shared, managed WordPress and cloud hosting
    • What matters in a host: speed, uptime, support, backups, location
    • Free SSL certificates and HTTPS
    • Connecting your domain to your platform or host
    • Staging sites: testing changes safely
    • Your website's real yearly budget

    In the session: you set up your platform or hosting account, connect your domain and see your first live page.

Practical assignment

Complete your platform decision sheet (template in the workbook): your chosen platform, why you chose it, your hosting setup and your yearly website budget. Send it to your trainer with a link to your connected domain. Your trainer reviews it and gives you written feedback on your assignment.

Quiz & certificate

A 15-question online quiz at the end of the module. Pass mark: 70%. You can retake it once. When you pass and complete your assignment, you receive a certificate of completion from SEBO Solutions UAB.

Course workbook

The PDF workbook for this module includes:

  • Lesson notes for both sessions
  • WordPress vs Shopify vs Wix comparison table
  • Platform decision sheet
  • Hosting checklist
  • Domain connection guide for each platform
  • Yearly website budget calculator
  • Glossary of platform and hosting terms

What every module includes

Live 1-on-1 sessions

90-minute online sessions with your trainer, recorded for you if you agree.

Course workbook

A PDF workbook with lessons, checklists and templates.

Practical assignment

You apply what you learn on your own project, and we review it.

Short quiz

Check your knowledge at the end of the module.

Certificate

A certificate of completion from SEBO Solutions UAB.

30 days follow-up

Ask questions by email for 30 days after your last session.

Continue your path

FAQ

Which platform do you recommend?

There is no single best platform. You learn how each one works, what it costs and what it's good at, so you can choose the right one for your own business.

Are platform and hosting costs included?

No. You pay them directly to the providers, in your own name, so you own your website.

I already have a website on one platform. Can I switch?

Yes. Session 1 covers what a move involves, so you can judge whether switching makes sense for you.

The right foundation saves you months later. Choose it well.

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