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Creating
a website is super easy. You can do it yourself without hiring a professional.
Just follow the steps below (or start here) and your
site will be up and running in no time!
REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME
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| Domain |
Your domain name is like the home of your website. Take your time with this step because the name you choose becomes part of your brand. You cannot change your domain. You can only register a new name.
Also, try to choose a name that is short enough so
you can get matching usernames for Twitter, YouTube and other Social Media
accounts. Branding is everything.
SIGN UP WITH A
WEB HOST
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| Hosting |
The web host is the company that houses your site and provides you with space to create web pages, any scripts you can install (forums, shopping carts, blogging, etc.), email addresses, security and so much more.
Hosting companies can overwhelm you with their
features, but the majority of them offer the same services. Start with the
cheapest monthly plan offered because upgrading later is very easy.
INSTALL WORDPRESS
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| Wordpress |
Once you've gotten your domain and signed up for
hosting, login to your account and install WordPress. It's free and there is no web design experience needed.
After the installation, just point your browser to
yoursite.com/wp-admin, login and begin building your website.
You simply pick your theme, add your content, and
hit Publish!
If you want to learn to build an HTML website from
scratch without WordPress.
Wordpress Tutorials
WHAT KIND OF
SITE DO YOU
WANT?
WANT?
There are so many different types of websites you
can create. From ecommerce, membership to content sites, etc. Find out the best
way to approach your future site.
HOW LONG WILL
WEBSITE
SUCCESS TAKE?
SUCCESS TAKE?
This is
one of the most common questions I receive about the creation and success of a
website and it's also the most difficult to answer.
The time it takes will depend completely on YOU and how long it takes you to
learn how to market your site. It will vary from person to person for a variety
of different reasons.
If you were running an offline store, you would
never expect to know how long before you sell 100 donuts right? The same applies
to the online world. There is no way to predict how quickly you
will get the traffic you need to succeed with your site.
A CLASSIC
WEBSITE
MISTAKE
MISTAKE
Don't fall into the trap of being so focused on the
money that your site fails to connect with real people.
1) Will your site solve problems better than the
competition?
2) What kind of person will it cater to?
3) Why would someone come to your site instead of
an already-established site on the same topic? What is your unique angle or
spin?
In other words, create a unique experience that
helps people connect with your content in ways the competition doesn't.
If you want to create a successful site, you have
to understand the importance of connecting with human beings instead of just
building a site with words on a page.
There are enough wikipedia-like websites on the Net
today. Aim to be different, fresh and over deliver your content.
THE FREE
WEBSITE
WARNING
WARNING
I am often asked about creating free websites.
Sorry, but you won't find recommendations here.
Not only does the web address look unprofessional
(freesite.yoursite.com), but you will be very limited to what you can do with
your site.
Free sites are also very risky because you don't
own your content. So if the company decides to shut down, guess what happens to
your content?
Yep. Right down the drain.
Many people make the mistake of starting off free
with the intention of moving to a paid host later. The problem is, the process
of moving to another host can be a royal pain, so you might as well do it right
the first time.
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