digital$10–15/yearused in 1 side quest
Domain name and web hosting
Your own web address and the server space to host a site under it. Looks professional, easier to remember than subdomains, and signals commitment to your work.
What to look for
- 1Domain registrar separate from hosting (easier to move later)
- 2.com or relevant extension ($10–15/year typical)
- 3Free static hosting sufficient for portfolios (GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel)
- 4SSL certificate included
Skip
- Multi-year domain prepayment discounts (projects change)
- Bundled hosting packages over $5/month for static sites
Used for: hosting portfolio projects · creating professional web presence · sharing work with memorable URLs · demonstrating technical commitment
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
