How to Create a Basketball Website
Looking to keep fans, players or parents updated through a basketball website? You can create a fan site or team site for free without the need for technical knowledge. Or you can use an intuitive content management system to build your website on your own. Regardless of how you build your site, post plenty of photos, videos, stats, information and trivia to keep your readers interested and involved. Start by picking a domain name and brainstorming ways to set your site apart from the competition.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Domain name
- Web host or content management system
- Ads
- Photos
- Videos
- Basketball schedule
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Look for a domain name that relates to your basketball team or retail supplies. Use a domain hosting site such as Go Daddy (see Resources) to see if your domain name is taken and how much it costs to register. Using .biz, .tv, .org, and .info are usually easier and cheaper to secure than a .com domain name.
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Find a program or web host to set up your basketball website. For those with no web or programming experience, try a site like E Teamz (see Resources) that offers easy-to-use websites specifically for sports teams. It offers user-friendly tools for setting up, picking templates, customizing the background and adding pages. You can also personalize your own web address through its program or choose one for free.
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Upload a team logo and include videos, schedules, message boards, email lists, player stats and photos. Sell fan shirts, basketballs and supplies. You can set this up automatically through E Teamz or work with a developer to do it for you. Creating a site through WordPress and other user-friendly content management systems allows more flexibility for customization without the cost of hiring a web programmer.
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Create a blog function on your website to keep fans, players or parents updated on the latest games or new products. Ask readers to add entries and photos to help manage the content of the site. If you're a retailer, ask for testimonials from clients to include on your site.
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Consider fund-raising opportunities for your site or team by running ads on your website. Look for basketball and sports affiliate programs through Commission Junction or Link Share (see Resources). You can also set up Google AdSense to run on your basketball website. Use the proceeds to buy team uniforms or expand your basketball business.
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Get involved with your community through your basketball website. Post videos on workout tips, sports volunteer projects, product giveaways and basketball news. Contact local newspapers and area sports bloggers to help advertise the website.
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Tips & Warnings
If your basketball website features minors, ask parents to sign a consent form before posting photos and videos.
