How to Build a Networking Site
Those who enjoy networking with other individuals online may consider starting a networking web site. Creating web sites, whether for personal use or business use, can be a quick and easy process thanks to inexpensive web page editors and web hosting providers. Once the design is complete and the web site is live online, the only thing left is to promote the site and network with like-minded folks.
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Instructions
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Instructions
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Decide on a domain name, which also serves as the URL for your new web site. Incorporate the word "networking" into the domain name so it reads www.mynetworkingsite.com or mynetworkingsite.hostingservice.com.
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Open your browser and point to your favorite search engine. Type the words "web hosting provider" in the search box and hit "Search." Research available web hosting companies and determine whether you prefer a paid hosting plan like Go Daddy or Web.com or a free service such as Angelfire. Sign up with the company. Fill out all information including your full name, phone number, mailing address and email address along with the new domain name. Make any required payments.
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Download necessary webpage and image editors to create your web site. Check with your web hosting provider to see if a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor comes standard with the hosting plan.
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Create all the graphics that will be used on the new website with your image editor, including a header, which will contain the name of your networking site. Look through creative commons photo websites to locate images of people that can be used for the website.
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Open your web page editor software. Decide on a color palette for the site. Place images and links in the body and side bar of the site. Hit the "Save" button frequently.
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Explain the purpose of the web site and tell people how they can contact each other for networking purposes. Explain any rules as to how information must be exchanged. Click on "Save" again.
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Connect to the web hosting provider's server by entering the username and password that was provided to you upon signup. Upload all your files to the server by clicking on "Publish" or "Upload." Open your browser window and test your new site using its URL. Click all the links to ensure they are working properly.
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Using your email, invite the contacts from your address book to your new website explaining that it is a great place to network with others. Use social media such as Twitter, Facebook and MySpace to announce the opening of your website. Locate other networking websites and contact the owners to request link exchanges.
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Tips & Warnings
Read all of the fine print before choose a web hosting provider to be sure that you understand all potential charges.
References
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