Digital Setup Scout

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Your Digital Setup Checklist

A practical order for building the digital side of your business without adding tools you do not need yet.

  1. Start with your business basics Clarify the work you do, the customers you serve, and the information you need to keep organized. Start here
  2. Choose your domain Pick an address that is clear, appropriate for your business, and manageable over time. Next step
  3. Set up business email Use your domain to create an email address for customer communication. Next step
  4. Decide what your website needs to do Identify the essential information and actions visitors need before choosing a platform. Next step
  5. Understand hosting Work out whether your chosen website approach requires a separate hosting service. Next step
  6. Build your online presence Make it easy for people to understand your offer and find a clear way to contact you. Next step
  7. Choose the tools you actually need Select tools that support your work without adding unnecessary complexity. Next step
  8. Make customer communication consistent Connect the contact details and channels you will use to respond to customers. Next step
  9. Review the essentials before launch Check that your business details, domain, email, website, and core tools work together. Next step
  10. Keep your setup current Revisit your online details and tools as your business changes. Next step