How do I create a website you ask?
Here are the four basic steps to follow, and some sage advice at the end.
1. First, a website needs a place to live so you’ll need a domain name. These are very easy to register online. Typically a .com (dot com) domain name is what most look for such as, www.mycompany.com. But there are several other extensions that can be registered as well such as .org, .net, and so on. For many of my Canadian clients I prefer a .ca extension if the client wants to appeal to Canadian visitors.
2. Next you need to find a hosting service. A web host is basically a computer that keeps your website files. When someone types in your domain name into a web browser a request is made to the host computer to share those files with the visitor. There are several good hosting companies available so shop around. I personally like Host Gator which provides unlimited hosting for about $10. bucks a month.
3. Now that you have a hosting account and domain name it’s time to design your website. There are many simple ways to build a website without knowing the mysterious language of HTML. If you’re in business you probably want to hire a professional web designer. The reason I suggest a pro is that it’s important for a business to get customers from their website, and that is a whole different skill set. But to do a personal website there are several template websites available some of which are free with your hosting account.
4. To get your website onto the internet you simply transfer the files to your hosting account. This step isn’t usually required if you’re using the quickie website solutions in the previous point.
Well I hope these basic steps will be helpful to you. Be sure to do some research and shop around for a place to buy your domain names, and hosting account. I like to use. www.sibername.com, and HostGator.com. If you can, find a domain name that has an important keyword in it.
I hope these simple tips will help you to get your new website published.
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