How to Create a Business Web Site for Construction

Creating a Business Website Can Help Your Company Grow

Creating a business website is an affordable way to market your construction company. A website often makes a business look more professional than those companies with no web presence. While many construction company owners may be intimidated by this task, creating a business website is manageable for those with basic computer knowledge. The availability of free design programs and file transfer services makes creating a business website simple and affordable.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet Connection
• Credit Card (to pay for domain names and hosting)

Instructions

1. Purchase a domain name. The domain name is the address where people will find your site. To make it easy for customers to find your company online, try to buy www.yourcompanyname.com, or some variation thereof. If it is not possible to buy the name of your company for your domain name, consider adding hyphens between each word in the domain name (www.your-company-name.com). If that fails, try adding your location or an extra word describing what your company does. Your domain name would then become www.yourcompanynamedrywall.com or www.yourcompanynameseattle.com.

2. Sign up for web hosting. Web hosting companies provide bandwidth for your website so it can stay online. You'll have to pay a monthly fee for web hosting, but rates vary among companies, so to save money shop around for the best deal.

3. Build your site. If you are unfamiliar with HTML and web page design, you can create a business website using free templates provided by your web hosting company. These templates are generally easy for novices to use because no programming knowledge is required.

4. Start creating your business website by designing a home page. Your home page is what people see when they type in your website's address. Include basic contact information on your home page as well as a list of service your company offers.

5. Consider adding additional web pages. For example, create a web page highlighting projects your company has completed, showing the resumes and experience of your company's leaders, or providing general informational resources on your specific trade. By creating a business website that is also a general resource, you can draw additional customers who are impressed by the information you have to offer.

6. Use a file transfer program to upload your new web pages. There are many free file transfer programs available that are simple and easy to use. Some popular free services include Filezilla (for Windows users) and Cyberduck (for Mac users).

7. Market your business website. Add your website's address to your business cards and company letterhead. Let your customer's know what kind of information can be found on your website, and how that information can make their lives easier.

References

• Entrepreneur.com

Resources

• Filezilla
• Cyberduck