Hannah Briere - 300282959

Purpose and Goals:

The purpose of my website is to create a clean, functional, and user-friendly online space that showcases my work and supports my professional goals. This site will serve as a personal portfolio where I can highlight my skills, experience, and projects. I will also share information related to my professional experience with potential employers or clients. I intend to keep my website after the course ends. The website is meant to be easy to navigate, visually appealing, and with a twist of my personal brand. Overall, my goal is to establish a credible online presence that helps me stand out and supports my future career opportunities.

Hosting Provider Selection Rationale:

I chose A2 Hosting as my web host because it offers a reliable, affordable, and beginner-friendly environment for building a WordPress website. Since this assignment requires hands-on experience with installing WordPress, managing backups, and customizing pages, I needed a host that made the setup process simple and fast. I have prior experience with A2 Hosting as we used this to manage multiple sites even e-commerce at my family business.

Another reason I selected A2 Hosting is that their platform is known for strong performance and fast loading speeds, which helps create a better user experience on my site. They also offer daily automatic backups, which is important for keeping my work safe while I build out the site. Overall, A2 Hosting gave me a balance of cost, convenience, and reliability, making it a practical choice for completing this assignment and learning real hosting skills.