Web Design: How To Get A Website.
What are the steps to creating a web site?
In its simplest form, there are 4 basic steps.
1. Before you can put up a website, you need to find it a home. A URL, or domain name, as it’s also called, is the address where your new website will reside. The most popular domain names end with .com (dot com) but there are several other extensions that can be used such as; .net, .org, etc. In Canada it’s valuable to use a .ca extension if you’re wanting to primarily target 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. Once you’ve got your domain name and hosting nailed down, you’ll want to get busy on your new web design. If it’s a personal website you’re developing there are lots of free website solutions online. Some of these you’ll find within your hosting account. These templates are fun since they don’t require any coding knowlege at all, and anyone can put up a website. I don’t recommend this route if you’re website is for your business. Why? Well the fact is that businesses require targeted traffic in order to get customers from their websites. This is a skill that you’ll likely want to hire a professional web designer for.
4. Now it’s time to upload, or publish your website. This is simply the action of uploading your website files to your hosting computer. You likely won’t need this step if you are using the do it yourself quickie websites, but rather click on the “Publish” button to publish your website to the internet.
Make sure that you do some shopping for a domain registrant and hosting company. I personally like the services of Sibername.com, and HostGator.com but there are several others on the internet. A little domain name tip; try to register a domain name that has an important keyword in it.
I truly hope this little article will prove to be some help to you in getting your website online.
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