Owning your own website has some benefits and also so drawbacks. Here are the pros and cons of owning a website:
Pros:
Well, I don't know if you need a website; it depends on what you do and what your goals are. But there are several good reasons to have a personal website or blog:
The important thing is there's no reason not to start a website or blog if that sounds like a good idea. You can start for free if you want to. If you want to look more professional, you can buy a domain (which is really cheap) and look into free hosting options. Of course, if later on you want to get a larger audience, start earning money, etc., you totally can! You don't have to start with any investment though.