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How to Make a Website

 

Five steps teaching you how to make a website for profit or fun. 

Choose Your Niche 

If you are here looking for how to make a website, then chances are you already have some idea what you want your website to be about. But if you want people to be able to find your website through the search engines, you'll probably need to narrow your focus to a distinct segment of a market. That is your niche. Determining the phrases that people search on within your topic, and also have limited competition from other websites, then using them within your websites will bring you plenty of website visitors. A good way to find these keyword phrases is through Wordtracker. It is a time consuming process, but well worth the effort in the long run.

Get Hosting 

Host Unlimited Domains on 1 AccountPlease read Website Terminology Defined before you purchase website hosting. When people are new to the concept of how to make a website, they often get sucked in to purchasing website hosting that is too expensive for their needs. You should understand what you are buying before your give away your money. If your plan is to stay small with your website, then you should try GoDaddy.com Hosting Plans. If you expect to grow large or have multiple websites, you should look into HostMonster. They will give you the most bang for your buck and both provide award-winning customer service. Also, before you purchase, determine upfront if you will have any adult content web hosting needs.

Get a Domain Name 

There are two schools of thought when choosing your domain name. One is to brand yourself by using your name as your URL. The other is to use your main keyword phrase. I personally think you should do both if the domain names are available. You can direct several domain names to the same website. If you use more than one URL, make sure you use the keyword phrase URL as the main URL and the branding URL as the redirect.

If your hosting plan includes your domain name, then set that up there. Otherwise, visit the World's Largest Registrar - GoDaddy.com. Your host should have provided you with the dataname servers (DNS) necessary to point the domain to your website.

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Design 

Again, you have a few options when it comes to website design. You can use a website builder if one came with your hosting plan. You can find and install a pre-made design usually called a website template. Or you can hire a designer to create a custom design for you.

(Check Template Monster too.)

Add Content 

Write as much of your own website content as possible using your selected keyword phrases throughout your pages. Add images to make your website pleasing to the eye. If you still need more content, there are plenty of free article resources available.

A great place to get photos for your website is stock.xchng.

Website Solutions 

If putting a website up on the internet intimidates you, visit my website services page to see how I can help you. I provide free initial consultations.

Reader Feedback 

kate

queen of making webs. and light

Posted August 28, 2008

Izzy

I would like to make a website caled 'Isabella's Website'. I want to make a website so I can play games and let other people play them too.

Posted August 25, 2008

callum

i want to make a website because i want to

Posted August 22, 2008

annetteghallowell

Thanks for the help! I have a couple of URLs and webhosting but have not figured out their CPanel system. I will be working on it more with some of your help!

Posted August 07, 2008
Rolas

Nice. I know something about websites, but this information very good too :)

Posted April 27, 2008
 
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How to Make a Free Website 

There have been a lot of requests for information on creating a free website. Here is a list of places to get a free website. Feel free to add your own recommendation.

*** Remember, nothing is totally free. Most free hosting companies require some sort of advertising on your website in return. Or they offer very expensive domains and other services. Or your freedom to do what you want with the site is limited. I also don't recommend using a free service to set up your business website. It will show and your business will lose credibility. Having said that...

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