How to Build a One-Page Website
Building a Web page doesn't have to be hard. With the right online tools and the motivation, it can easily be done. Also, it is possible to convey your message with just one page. There's no rules that says a website must be more than one page.
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Instructions
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Plan your website. Decide what kind of message you want to convey to those who come to visit you on the web. Do you want to sell an item or promote a business? Is your Web page a personal page or are you showcasing a hobby? Write down what you would like to design and achieve with your website.
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Find a simple .html or Web page editor. Use free Web page editors that you can find online such as handzon (see resources), or Office Live (see resources), which offers an easy website creator with its free hosting.
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Type your text for the Web page into the editor. Describe your business, hobby or subject that you are covering on your page. Be sure to include an "about us" area, contact information that includes email addresses, phone numbers, or business addresses, and prices if you are selling items. Be sure to bold key points on your page if you would like them to stand out to readers. Be keyword savvy. For example, if you are selling jewelry, try to use the word a few times in the text.
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Pick out an image or images that you would like to put on your page. Be sure that it describes or identifies with the subject matter of your website. Do not use too many photos, or your page will appear to be "busy," and take away from the main focus. If you are selling items, use photos that show a clear image with plenty of details. For hobby websites, share a few photos of your work with some text below describing what they are.
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Include links to related websites, or link back to any other websites that you may have. Leave space open for any other websites that you could exchange links with. Add any widgets or banners that identify with your Web page material.
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Send out an email link of your website to your friends and family once you have finished your design. Share your website with anybody that you know. Get involved with social networking websites or forums and include a link in your "signature" line. Be sure to add a hit counter if you would like to keep track of your visitors and page views.
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Resources
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