Creating your own website these days is not as complicated as you may have believed it to be. A newbie can effortlessly manage through these simple steps and course the whole process from beginning to end with the satisfaction of an internet wizard!
Here is an easy 6-step guide to your own piece of virtual space.
Register a DOMAIN NAME - A domain name is what you would like to name your website. To acquire this, you have to register your name with a domain registrar and purchase the right to use this with an annual fee. There are numerous domain registrars you can use. GoDaddy.com is the world’s largest domain registrar offering $9.99 /year for a .com domain. Think of a few good and catchy names as it may already be taken.
Sign up with a WEBHOST - Your webhost is home to your domain name. It is comparable to that of a rented space for your shop. It is a company that allows the world wide web to connect and view your website. Similarly, you pay your webhost an annual/quarterly/monthly fee as though you are paying for rent. With this, comes variable amenities you may want to discuss such as Traffic/Bandwith, Webspace, Advertising and Technical Support. Don’t forget to ask your webhost to point or link your domain to your webhost’s name servers.
Have fun and DESIGN YOUR WEBPAGES �" This is the most exciting step in building your identity in virtual space. You may choose to hire the services of a webpage designer or get your feet wet with the numerous programs and applications and do this on your own. There is a plethora of free website builder softwares available online which have already been simplified for your convenience and fitted with tutorials as well. It is most important that your webpage design is SEARCH ENGINE friendly. If your website is not Search Engine friendly, it will not appear in search results. This leaves you with less traffic to your page. Relevant text and title tags give your website an extra search engine boost.
Always TEST YOUR WEBSITE �" A website is of no use if it does not run on a number of major Internet Browsers. While designing your pages, make sure all your HTML codes are tight and correct. Run frequent tests of your website on different versions of Internet Browsers for wider coverage.
Include CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Facilities - If you are in the business of selling products on the world wide web, a credit card payment facility is a good tool to make money from your website. You can opt for a Third party merchant account such as Paypal to accept credit card purchases on your behalf for a percentage fee.
SUBMIT YOUR SITE to Search Engines - As soon as your website is in top form. You can submit it to search engines such as Google. The Google submission page can be found when you click on "About Google" and go to the "Submit your content to Google" link. Alternatively, you may choose to advertise your website by purchasing ad space on search engines or other sites.
Whether your website is a gateway into your personal life or a vehicle for business it is an essential tool that identifies your very own niche in the wonderful world of the Internet. Follow this simple guide and do your homework to research on these steps and you’re well on your way to a thriving and busy website.
