How to Create a New Website

New website template sample

With the technology available today, just about anyone can create a new website. Websites may be created using online software, purchased software or programming. Not everyone is a programmer, so either online or purchased software is the most common choice. Creating a website is the fastest way to share information with friends, family and anyone else you wish.

Instructions

Webs

1. Visit webs.com and click on “Get Started.”

2. Fill out the basic information form, including the title of your website and a category.

3. Choose a template. Click “Continue to Next Step.”

4. Check all of the options you wish to include on your website. Click “Create My Site.”

5. Click “No Thanks, Continue” to create your website.

6. Follow the instructions that Webs provides, and begin adding and editing information you wish to include in your new website.

Web Starts

1. Visit WebStarts.com and click “Sign up now, It’s Free.”

2. Click on an image to select a template.

3. Fill out the registration information, and click “Continue.”

4. Type the name for your website, and click “Continue.”

5. Click “Edit” from the menu to begin building your new website with text, images and videos.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to edit your template or design to make the website personalized. Do not use the standard templates, as there are bound to be many other websites that will look exactly like yours.

• Once you create a new website and place it on the Internet, do not post private information or pictures that you do not want seen. Ensure that your website is secure. Add a password and choose to have no public access to your website if you'd like.

References

• Webs: Create Your Own Website
• Web Starts: Create a Free Website