I need a little insight on creating a website. I have been doing footwork to prepare for the beginning of a side business for the past year now. Unfortunately, I know exactly NOTHING about website creation other than what I have been able to Google. Here is what I have done and figured out so far. I got on godaddy and looked up the name that I want and it is available. Does it matter who I purchase the name through? Then when it comes to creating the website itself, should I use the website builders that they offer or hire somebody to do it? The main features that I need are basic information pages, a contact form and a few email accounts. The biggest thing I need to make sure of is that it pops up on Google searches.
So, using godaddy.com as the example, is it best to buy the name from them, use their website design and have them host it or there a better way to skin the cat?