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Step 1
Decide on the type of site you want to make, whether it's to tutor students in certain subjects or present in-depth information on a particular area, such as history or even a more narrow topic, perhaps American wildlife or the industrial revolution. Create a list of the features your site will need, from a member's area to a topic forum to social networking functionality.
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Step 2
Purchase a site-hosting package with a site builder, or work with a web designer to create the templates and functionality for your online learning website. If the site is simple and your budget prevents hiring a designer, you can learn enough to create a working, attractive site on your own with free and inexpensive templates and software programs.
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Step 3
Write a layout for the site, making a visual diagram of the site for reference. Write and import the site's content onto the template pages, using only original, proprietary content or royalty-free work from the public domain (attributed correctly).
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Step 4
Add pictures, graphics and other elements to the pages to illustrate and improve visitors' educational experience.
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Step 5
Publish your website and install other elements, such as photo galleries, forums and a related store. When your site is live, test links within the pages to make they all work. If you are pleased with the site, it's time to share it with the world. Submit your site map to Google and build backlinks to watch the traffic roll in.
