Setting Up Your Own Website

Want to start your own website, but have absolutely no idea where to start. Don't worry, it ain't rocket science.

Creating a website involves three simple steps.

Step 1. Get a Domain name.

This is a crucial step. Just as you can’t go through life without a name, you also can’t put up a website without a domain name. But what exactly is a domain name?

It is simply a name that identifies an IP address and is used in URLs to identify particular Web pages.’ And because it ‘identifies’ your website, it is important that you choose a good one. There are three things that you need to keep in mind when making your choice.

It should be short for people to easily remember. It should be relevant to your site. And it should not contain any trademarked terms or phrases. Some examples of more popular domain names are www.google.com, www.yahoo.com and www.microsoft.com.

Step 2. Design your site

If you’re on a tight budget, have some web design experience and don’t mind spending some time on a project, then you can use software programs such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, or Microsoft FrontPage. These programs offer pre-designed templates you can add content to and have features that allow you to design, edit and preview, as well as enable you to add simple dynamic elements (ex. forms and search boxes) to your pages.

If you’re in hurry and are willing to shell out a bit more money for your site, site creation services may be your best option. You simply choose from their array of layout and graphics options, enter your text, add a dynamic element here and there through an easy-to-use interface, and voila! You have an instant personal or professional web site.

But if you’re someone who’s willing to spend a lot of money for your site, then a professional web design firm is for you. Although more expensive, you’ll have more flexibility and will probably come up with a more distinct look for your site.

Step 3. Get a web-host.

A web-host is simply the company that hold your files and gives them access to the internet.

This company will provide you with any other information you need as far as uploading your files for the world to access!