How to Create a Personal Website

Designing your own website is becoming increasingly easier as technology advances. Here are the beginners steps to creating a website - knowledge of HTML not needed!

Things You'll Need

• computer
• money
• internet connection

Instructions

1. To begin, decide what you would like your website's content to be. You can do sales, create a forum, have a personal diary, create a community - anything you can think of!

2. You must then purchase a domain for your website. The domain is where your website will be located. Shop around for the best deal on domains. Godaddy, yahoo, and many other companies all sell domains. Be careful when typing your desired domain into some sites. Scam sites will record what you typed in and then purchase the domain before you have a chance to.

3. Next you will need a server. It is usually helpful to have your server and domain come from the same company, especially if you are a beginner. Gatorhost is the type of company that offers both at a reasonable price. (see the link to Gatorhost below) If you purchase the domain separately, you will have to transfer it onto your server.

4. Choose a company that offers a website builder. GatorHost offers two different builders to choose from. Website builders help you design a complete website without having to enter one piece of HTML code. You can even find website builders that include forums, guest books, and feedback forms.

5. Make sure that the layout of your website makes sense. Keep the navigation as organized and simple as possible. People who get frustrated because they can't find what they want will leave.

6. Don't forget the ads! Ads will help you make money with your site. You can deal directly with advertisers or use a company like Google Adsense.

7. Once you have your website built, hit the publish program in the website builder. Now go to your website address and marvel at your work.

Resources

• GATORHOST