Starting Your Coaching Career 2025? How to Set Up Your Website on a Budget

Starting Your Coaching Career? How to Set Up Your Website on a Budget

Starting out as a coach can be an exciting journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to setting up your online presence. Whether you’re a life coach, executive coach, wellness coach, or any other type of coach, having a professional website is essential. But don’t worry! You don’t need to break the bank or spend months learning how to set everything up.

Creating your website can be a straightforward process, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of setting up your coaching website, so you can focus on what you do best—helping your clients.

Here’s a simple guide to get you started with your coaching website without the overwhelm:

1. Choose a Domain Name

Your domain name is your website’s address on the internet, and it should reflect your brand. This is your chance to create an identity that resonates with your audience. Keep it simple, memorable, and relevant to your coaching practice. Try to avoid long or complex names, as they can be difficult for clients to remember.

You can easily purchase a domain through platforms like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains. These platforms often offer special deals for new customers and sometimes even bundle domain registration with hosting services for added convenience.

2. Select a Hosting Provider

Once you have your domain, you’ll need to choose a hosting provider to store your website. There are many affordable hosting providers to choose from, such as Bluehost, HostGator, or SiteGround. These platforms offer user-friendly plans that include one-click WordPress installation, which is perfect for beginners. Many also offer free domain registration for the first year, which can help save on upfront costs.

When selecting a hosting provider, it’s important to ensure that they offer 24/7 support in case you need assistance, and reliable uptime to keep your website running smoothly. Most providers offer various plans, so choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3. Build Your Website with WordPress

WordPress is one of the easiest and most popular platforms for building a website. It offers a variety of free themes, as well as paid options for more advanced customization. With a WordPress website, you can easily add pages like “About Me,” “Services,” “Testimonials,” and “Contact.” The drag-and-drop builder makes it easy for you to customize your site, even if you don’t have any technical skills.

WordPress is highly flexible, and there are thousands of plugins available to help you add extra functionality to your site—whether it’s scheduling, payment processing, or adding forms to collect client information.

4. Set Up Your Professional Email

Having a professional email address (like yourname@yourcoachingbusiness.com) makes you look more credible and trustworthy to clients. It helps you stand out and shows that you take your business seriously. Most hosting providers offer free email accounts with your domain. For example, Bluehost provides free email with their hosting plans, or you can use Google Workspace (for a small monthly fee) to manage your emails.

Having a professional email system also helps you stay organized. You can set up folders, labels, and filters to keep track of client inquiries, session bookings, and more.

5. Create Essential Pages

As a coach, your website should include a few key pages that will help potential clients get to know you and your services:

• Home Page: Briefly introduce yourself and what you offer. This is where visitors will decide whether to explore further, so keep it welcoming and informative.
• About Page: Share your coaching philosophy, experience, and credentials. Let visitors know why they should trust you as their coach.
• Services Page: Outline your coaching packages, pricing, and areas of specialization. Be clear about what clients can expect when they work with you.
• Contact Page: Make it easy for clients to reach you via email, phone, or a contact form. This page should be simple and easy to navigate.

6. Keep It Simple and Budget-Friendly

When you’re just starting out, you don’t need to invest in expensive tools or plugins. Stick to the basics: a professional-looking website, a clear description of your services, and an easy way for people to contact you. Free or low-cost tools like Canva can help you create graphics for your site, and many WordPress themes are free or inexpensive.

You can always upgrade your website later as your business grows and your budget allows.

Need Help Getting Started? S.J. Consulting Group Asia Can Help!

Setting up your website can feel like a lot to manage when you’re just starting out, but you don’t have to do it alone! S.J. Consulting Group Asia specializes in helping new coaches get online quickly, efficiently, and affordably. From domain registration to website design and email setup, we provide simple, budget-friendly solutions tailored to your coaching business.

Contact Grace at grace@sjconsultinggroup.com for a Free Consultation
Ready to get your coaching website up and running? Reach out to Grace at grace@sjconsultinggroup.com for your free consultation, and let us help you get started on the right foot.