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I designed this site for newbie and aspiring webmasters and web developers. I am by far not a know-it-all webmaster, I'm still learning new tricks every day. I did learn the hard way that HTML can be HELL which is why I want to help others avoid several of the mistakes that I have made along the way.
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So, You want to build a web site? These are some of the first steps to
take:Begin developing your idea for your personal
web page. Do you have a topic? How do you want it to look?
Surf! Look at web
pages that others have created. Look especially at pages that are the TYPE of
page that you intend to make.
Check the source, by clicking on the view menu at the top of the page then click on source. If you are on a web page you like, you can see exactly how the designer did it by using this
tip. Getting your space on
the web is exciting and rewarding ... it can also be confusing ....... but if
you do some careful planning and research, then having that domain name you've
always dreamed of is right around the corner.
So ...... where do you
begin? What steps do you need to take to stake out your territory in the
world wide web?
First we need to decide on a web host. What exactly
is a web host., you ask? A web host. is the place or "server" where your pages
and images that make up your site, will reside.
I have used various Web hosts and have had some bad experiences, usually with downtime. There is nothing worse then paying for your Web host each month and then you try to visit your own site only to
find out that the site is down. How can that be, well I would call tech support and they would say that the server was down. I finally settled on one Web host, the service is great and down time is almost a thing of the past. HostGator.Com, I highly recommend them to everyone I meet.
An important decision
when considering your web host. is whether you are going to get a domain name of
your own or are you just looking for a sub domain? If you're not set on
having your own domain name then you can settle for a sub domain or even your ISP
space which usually provides you with some space on their
servers. Sub domains are extensions of another domain and can usually
be obtained for free. They read something like http://www.yourhostnamehere.com/yournamehere/ or
http://yournamehere.yourhostnamehere.com
Some
downfalls to consider with sub domains:
If you only want a personal, homepage, then you might
be willing to accept the limitations above. However, if you're starting a
business site, it would be to your advantage to come up with the money for a
domain of your own. Clients do wonder why someone is http://carolspizza.freeservers.com vs. http://www.carolspizza.com
However, if a sub domain is
all you require, you can get one from tripod.com, freeservers.com, netfirms.com
and several others. It is usually an easy process completed online within
about 10 minutes. If you still decide to go with a free service and a
sub domain, you might want to consider getting a redirect url service to shorten
the url. Basically, a redirect service allows your web space to be called
up using a shorter, easier to remember name. You can turn http://carolspizza.freeservers.com into http://go.to/carols
Some redirect services you might want to
consider are http://go.to , http://www.shorturl.com/ ,
It's helpful
if you lay out a guideline of what you want and need from a host and familiarize
yourself with some basic terms.
Compare the different services you see and ask some basic questions:
Unless you just know that you are going to
need a lot of space, it's probably best to start off with a small package. You
can always upgrade later if you require more. Something that a lot of
people do is assume that they will need tons of space. So they go to these
companies offering huge megaspace and pay for that on a monthly
basis. What very few people know is that most people don't use over 20mb
of space! Of course, if you have lots of graphics, and content ... you'll
want to start a bit bigger. A good rule of thumb to judge by is that 20MB
web space is equal to about 100 static pages.
For a complete service
that meets the needs of the growing online business, which would include ftp
(file transfers) emails, a cgi-bin (the place you store scripts to make your
site interactive) you can expect to pay anywhere from $10 - $30 a
month. So jot
down what you need and then set out and compare who has what and what the
charge is. Shop around until you are sure you're getting something that
you will be happy with and that will grow with you as you expand.
So,
now that you've decided on where your site will be stored, let's pick out a
domain name. Domain names are important. They say a lot about
you. They're personal They have meaning. If you're starting an
online business, they should make a statement about your business. Network
Solutions used to be the place to go for domain names, but you have to be
prepared to pay 2 or 3x what you would pay with another registrar. Most
hosting sites include a domain lookup form on their site. The best place that I have found for finding and registering your perfect domain name is Go Daddy.Com where you could actually buy a domain name for as little as $1.99. Think of a domain name you would like and then type it
into the search box (domain names cannot contain spaces -- only numbers, letters
and hyphens are allowed).
Some hosting companies offer to register
your domain for you. This is fine, but you should make sure that YOU are
the actual domain owner and that you have complete control over your domain name
and transfer, if you choose. Sometimes companies will register the domain
name for you, but they maintain control, which means if you decide to transfer
to a different host at a later date, or you need to make changes, you can't ...
or you have to go through a 3rd party to do so. It's easier to just handle
the registration yourself.
Once you decide on the domain name you like
and find it's available ... register it. That's all there is to it!
You'll need a credit card, the domain name of choice and it will help if you
have the name servers or IP address of your web hosting
company - which is the IP address of the hosting company you've chosen.
Usually, when you sign up for hosting, this information is provided to you, or
you can ask for it and it's readily available they look something like
ns1.domainfinder.biz and ns2.domainfinder.biz or they can also be the actual IP
address.
So, we're almost done ... you've entered your domain name
choice, you've registered your domain name .... and you're a proud web site
owner and you have selected your Web host! Welcome to the world of internet real estate! Click on Next
below and lets get the tools that you will need to start making money with your
new site.
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