Article: Perhaps the most basic way to get a site for your band is to make a social media account. This is quick, free, and easy. Plus, it gives you the ability to reach a global audience. Options for hosting music and videos may be limited on some sites but you can always upload the music to a different site and link to it to share it with your fans.  Facebook is by far the most popular social network, so it's a no-brainer for bands that want to reach a large audience. Other popular sites like Instagram and Twitter can also be used to build your following. Though it is no longer in vogue, you may also want to consider Myspace, which now has been redesigned with a music and arts focus. Many sites let you host music files online for free. This is a cheap, easy choice that's often best for bands that are just starting out. You won't typically have many options for customizing your page beyond a picture and profile information, but visitors can listen to your music, which is what is important. Best of all, you can link to this site on social media, etc. to share your music easily.  SoundCloud is one of the most popular options in this category. This service lets users host a large amount of music and allow visitors to stream it with a free account. Some global superstars (like, for instance, Lady Gaga) have SoundCloud accounts (or once did). If you're looking for a good compromise between affordability and creative control, this is a good choice. A variety of online services allow you to build a personal website for free. This usually takes a little more work than creating a social media account, but it's still very easy compared to building a site from scratch. A major advantage is that you have more freedom when it comes to hosting content and choosing a unique site design.  WordPress is a free, popular choice for building sites and blogs. WordPress offers a variety of styles and design choices. Paying users get additional options, though free trials are available. Squarespace is another high-quality choice, though it is not free. This is by far the most labor-intensive option, but it offers your band total creative control. You will need a member (or a kind friend) who knows, at the very least, the basics of HTML coding. Python, JavaScript, and other web-friendly coding languages are also valuable. Note that you will probably need to pay for hosting even if you design your site from the ground up — running the servers for a website takes money. Coding is an extremely deep topic that can't begin to be covered in this article. WikiHow has a wide variety of help articles on coding (see: our HTML article). There are also several free tutorials online. Codecademy is probably the most famous of these. If you'd prefer to leave your website to professionals, you can be assured that there are numerous quality choices available. Web design agencies employ coders, visual designers, and content strategists to ensure your website is as professional and user-friendly as possible. However, this expertise comes at a cost, as this is generally the most expensive option.  There are many, many high-quality options available in terms of website design. One great idea is to meet with a well-reviewed designer in your local area. This way, you can work personally with the professional to get a finished product that's exactly how you want it. Don't be afraid to shop around to get the right price. One e-commerce site found that the same site proposal earned bids from $3,000 to $32,000.

What is a summary?
Use social media. Use a basic music-hosting service. Use a free site-building template. Code your own site. Use a paid website design service.