How To
Create a Web Site
So you have
decided to build a web site? The first thing you will want to do is choose
and register a domain name. Try to keep your web site name short, easy to
spell and interesting. Choose one that pertains to the web site you want
to create.
You can search
GoDaddy.com
and register your domain name there
GoDaddy.com Domains Only $1.99
to search for a domain name.
Once you have
your domain name the next thing you have to decide on is where to host
your site. When I first registered my domain name I did not realize this
but you have to have a provider that will let you upload your site to the
Internet. There are thousands of places that will host your site. Some top
ones are GoDaddy.com
who will host your web site for a monthly fee another one is ...StartLogic. Free setup/domain, Web builder, unlimited emails, PHP, mySQL, CGI, FrontPage. From $6.50/month. Click Here for more info.
.
I host all my
web sites with Bluehost Web Hosting $6.95 Per Month / Free Domain
- Bluehost was recently awarded Best New Hosting
Company and Best Customer Support by the some of the leading hosting
review companies.
Don't bother with the free Web sites, unless your site if for fun.
If you want to give a site a try for fun and just get a head start,
More about free hosting & tools-->
Another suggestion is to get the proper software to create your site with.
I currently use
Microsoft FrontPage 2003 -
provides the features, flexibility, and
functionality to help you build better Web sites. It includes the
professional design, authoring, data, and publishing tools needed to
create dynamic and sophisticated Web sites. (Learn
Microsoft Frontpage).
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Upgrade Win/Mac -
is another top notch program
New features and optimized workflows reduce the time
required to complete common tasks. Integrate XML data with a powerful drag
and drop workflow. Zoom in to get control over design and stay focused on
the code with Code Collapse.
There is a free program that you
can get started with at www.nvu.com.
A good way to save a lot of money
is to start with a template. You can customize it with your logo and
business information. One of the best can be found at
Basic Templates.
If
you want to help your learning curve try out
Web Site Design Made Easy - Which
provide step by step information that's easy to understand.
It can be a fun and
creative process creating your own web site for more information check out
the books below.
