Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Website
Completing the step-by-step procedure for creating a website allows you to share your information with anyone who has access to the Internet. Registering a domain name ensures you own the name and no-one else can use it. Using a web hosting site provides you the tools necessary to create a unique site with hundreds of templates and colors to choose from.
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Pick a domain name that is related to your new website. This name follows the "www." in the address bar and should be something that is unique. Make it easily recognizable by customers, family or friends searching for your site.
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Register the domain name you choose at a site such as register.com or godaddy.com. Visit the website for the domain registry and type the domain name you picked into the box before ".com" on the page. Use the "find it" button to make sure the name is available. Pay the fee and claim your domain name.
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Use a site that provides a list of web hosts, such as webshosting.com, bighosts.com or webhostinggeeks.com. Choose a web hosting site, such as hostmonster.com or bluehost.com, from the list and click on it to begin creating a website.
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Pick a site type, such as Home or Business. Click the button after the correct type to start building your website. Place your registered domain name in the box provided to transfer your domain name from the site where you purchased it. Click the button that allows you to continue to the billing screen.
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Add your billing information along with your personal account information, such as name, address and contact information. Choose the method of payment and review the information to confirm your order. Review the "Terms of Service" agreement and check the box "I Agree" to proceed.
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Click the button to "Create Account" at the bottom of the page. Pick a template in the color you choose for your website. This may be changed later, if you decide it is not working for your site.
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Create the pages by adding them one-by-one. Name the pages so they relate to the content, such as Home, Product Information and Contact. Add content by clicking the "Add Paragraph" button. Type in the box provided on the page.
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Insert personal photos on your website by clicking the "Add Image" icon. Upload the image by finding the folder on your computer that contains images and double-clicking the image. Place the photo by dragging the corners.
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Add all the information to each page and any add-on before completing your website. Click on "View Page" to see the page you created before it is published. When the site is complete, click on "Publish" to make your website active.
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