Web Designs Beginner Website Concepts
- What is a domain name?
- How much does it cost to register a domain name?
- Where should I register my domain name?
- What is a web host?
- How much do web hosting services cost?
- How do I choose a web host provider?
- Compare web hosting services
Build Your Own Website
Define the Website
The most common question we hear from customers is,
"I want to build a web site, but how do I get started?"
Following is a step-by-step guide to getting online with a web site.
Before you set out to build your website, take some time to define a scope for your project. Here are some questions to get you started:
- Why do you want a website?
- What are your primary online business goals for this website? (increase sales, marketing/branding awareness, reduce customer service calls....)
- What type of information will your website display?
- Who is your target audience?
- What is the primary “action” you want a visitor to your site to take? (purchase, sign-up for an email club, search for information, call you on the phone, complete a survey.....)
- List some websites you like / dislike and describe what you like or don’t like.
- What is my budget and how much time can I spend building my initial website up?
- What is my budget and how much time can I spend on ongoing maintenance, improvements, and marketing of my website?
Next: Design the Website