3 Simple Steps To Build a Website

Although Internet Marketing and building a website can seem somewhat complicated and maybe even overwhelming at times, actually these things are quite simple one you have the proper information. So for starters, here are the three simple steps to building a website and our top picks for webhosting and domain names...

First Step To Build a Website

Acquire Your Domain Name

Building a website starts with acquiring a domain name. What is a domain name? It’s a website address normally ending in .com, .net, .org., .biz, .info, .us, etc. (i.e., www.DomainNamePros.us, www.Irsgurus.com, and www.DivorceCourtAttorneys.com,) If this is your first domain name, here are a few tips to landing the right name:

1.      Choose a domain name that is short and easy to remember

2.      Choose a domain name that is keyword rich

3.      Choose a good Registrar such as Godaddy.com

4.      Look to the secondary domain name market to find a Brandable domain name

5.      Use a dot com name for branding purposes

6.      Stay away from hyphens unless the website will be used for online marketing only

For more tips on purchasing a great domain name go to the Domain Name Pros website. 

Second Step To Build a Website

Set Up Your Website Webhosting

After securing a domain name, your next step is finding a great web hosting company. Please note: we say great because not all web hosting companies are created equal. We highly recommend Hostgator.com. Why? Because they offer tech support 24/7. They use the cPanel 10, control panel, one of the best in the business. If you’re looking at a web host and they don’t use cPanel, DON’T CHOOSE THEM! Almost all of the other control panels are not user friendly unless you are a level three techie or higher. Get stuck with one of these cumbersome cPanels and your dreams of Internet success will quickly spiral into a bewildering nightmare.

Third Step To Build a Website

Choose How You’re Going To Build Your Website

I’m that you’re reading this article because you are going build a website or a number of websites yourself. That means you are going to either use a:

a).   Website template

b).   Website script, or a

c).   Website builder
 

Most people start off attempting to use website templates because of the cost; they are really cheap! The thing about templates is that, unless you are experienced with HTML and/or CSS, you’re stuck with a canned website that probably won’t fit your vision comfortably. Having shared that, there are some great website templates out there produced by people that really understand Internet Marketing. You’ll find some of the best website template providers listed on YouBuildWebsites.com.

Your decision to use a website script is based primarily on the type of website you want to build and its functionality. For example, did you know that there are website scripts that look ad function exactly like CNN.com, Myspace.com and ESPN.com? You purchase the scripts and add your content and Bod-a-Bing, you’re up and running. I use a number of scripts with fantastic results. I would advise staying away from the scripts that demand that you host with them. In most cases, you’re going to more than double for web hosting.

The final choice is a website builder software application. Be warned; there are literally hundreds of website builder programs, but to be quite frank, most of them are not worth your money or time. Two of the top website builder programs are: XSitePro and Site Build It. You can find unbiased reviews of some of other website builders on our website, www.YouBuildWebsites.com

To Your Success

Joe Elliot - YouBuildWebsites.com

Better known as “Average Joe”
I’m Not an Internet Guru