A quick start guide
1. Laying the Foundation
Attention, Brick and mortars.
Before the Website
Launching your business is exciting, but building a solid foundation before you even tackle the website can save massive headaches. Getting clarity on your workflows, organizing essential info, and choosing the right core tools sets you up for sustainable growth. This page covers key foundational services and resources – like hosting, professional email, and financial tools – selected to help founders and solopreneurs like you start strong and build a scalable online structure from day one.
2. Streamline Operations with Google Workspace
Google Workspace (Affiliate link)
Professional Gmail, Google Analytics, Google My Business (Maps)
Go beyond a basic @gmail.com email address! Google Workspace creates a connected ecosystem vital for solopreneurs. Start with professional Gmail (@yourdomain), then seamlessly integrate insights from Google Analytics, Looker Studio, manage campaigns via Ads & Tag Manager, and boost visibility with your Business Profile. Explore the suite via this link, and ask me about expert setup to connect all the dots!
Tips Before moving ahead
Start with one thing. I suggest a list of things to do. It seems simple, but building a business can often get overwhelming.
List ideas
- Processes: How do you do what you do? Map out your core service delivery or product creation steps. Even a simple flowchart helps identify bottlenecks or areas ripe for streamlining later.
- Procedures: Think Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). How do you handle everyday tasks like onboarding clients, responding to inquiries, or publishing content? Writing these down ensures consistency and makes delegation possible later.
- Databases (Essential Lists): Don’t wait until you have hundreds! Start simple lists now: Who are your ideal customers? What are your core products/services and their details? Keeping this info organized from day one is crucial for marketing and operations.
3. Starter Pack - Choose the option for you
Solo / Custom:
Ideal for the tech-savvy founder, the Solo starter pack puts you in the driver’s seat – you manage your own DNS settings and tech stack integrations. You get the full control you want, backed by the peace of mind knowing that should a critical server issue arise, I’m available to step in and coordinate with the engineers on your behalf.
Managed:
Prefer a guided, hands-off approach? Choose the Managed option. I handle the technical setup and configuration complexities of essential services like domain and website hosting. You get a reliable foundation optimized for performance and security, without needing deep tech expertise, freeing you up to focus entirely on growing your business.
Solo for the Tech Savy
Site Tools (Beginner Friendly) Solution- Domain Hosting ($29 value)
- Website Hosting ($200+ value)
- Divi 4.x Theme Upgrade ($249 value)
- Gravity Forms Upgrade ($59 value)
- Ask me anything: Limited. ($47/month grandfathered in value)
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Hands-off cPanel Solution- Domain Hosting ($29 value)
- Website Hosting ($200+ value)
- Site Down Monitoring
- Technical SEO
- Divi 4.x Theme Upgrade ($249 value)
- Gravity Forms Upgrade ($59 value)
- Ask me anything: Limited. ($47/month grandfathered in value)
Solo for the Tech Enthusiast
cPanel Solution- Domain Hosting ($29 value)
- Website Hosting ($200+ value)
- Divi 4.x Theme Upgrade ($249 value)
- Gravity Forms Upgrade ($59 value)
- Ask me anything: Limited. ($47/month grandfathered in value)
Starter Pack - Custom
Take control with robust domain hosting designed for solopreneurs needing flexibility. This option provides server access for custom configurations and scaling resources as your business grows, giving you technical power and autonomy.
Get website hosting designed for solopreneurs who need control and room to grow. This service provides server access for greater performance, customization, and the ability to scale resources as your business demands increase.
Powerful & Intuitive Hosting for the tech savy
Get the best of both worlds: advanced features managed through the clean Site Tools interface. This option offers tech-savvy solopreneurs performance optimizations (Ultrafast PHP, caching), essential security layers, easy WordPress tools (installation, updates, migration), and reliable backups, making powerful hosting accessible.
cPanel Backend for the Tech enthusiast
For the tech enthusiast comfortable with traditional backend tools, this hosting utilizes infrastructure with the industry-standard cPanel control panel. Get reliable performance, strong security, the ability to host unlimited domains (within plan resources), and scale efficiently, all powered by renewable energy.
Starter Pack - Managed (Plus: Optional)
Let me handle the technical setup! This managed starter pack bundles essential foundational services like domain and website hosting. I’ll assist you through the selection process.
The Plus option adds recurring $47/month Maintenance, including essential care (like brute force/DDoS protection, malware removal, uptime checks, CDN for speed, and expert technical support) when you need it. Focus on your business; I’ll handle the tech upkeep.
Domain Hosting – (Managed by G. Mills)
Get reliable domain hosting without the technical hassle. This managed service ensures your domain runs smoothly with server maintenance handled for you, letting you focus on building your business. Perfect for ease of use.
Website Hosting – (Managed by G. Mills)
Launch your startup site easily with managed website hosting. This service offers a simple, reliable foundation where server maintenance is handled for you – ideal for getting online quickly without needing deep tech skills.