Best way to go on photography site?

[lance70]

Hi....what's the best practice on setting up a new site? Do you recommend registering a domain name and then having a company host your site or go with a company like squarespace.com or photoshelter? Thanks

 

[AceCo55]

Impossible to answer as to the "best" way as it may depend on:
* purpose of the website
* complexity of website
* what features you want on your website
* whether you need a buy/shopping facility
* how much expertise you have in web design/build/maintenance
* how much time you want to set aside to update and run your website

Is having a website hosted by Zenfolio/Squarespace/Smugmug/Photobucket a good way to go?
Yes!

Is it the best way to go? No idea for your situation!

 

[jovince3000]

I think that the fact that you're asking tell me that you should go with squarespace and such other "full equip" website maker/host.