How to Create Your Own Domain Hosting
Every domain needs a host. Many host companies will host your site free. In return, these websites will put several advertisements on your page. Your web address will begin with the name of the host. Creating your own domain can have many benefits. Some of these advantages start with control: designing your web pages and selling advertising. Once you have chosen your domain name, there are many web hosting companies. It's a simple process.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Internet connection
- Website index files
- Hosting server
- FTP software
Instructions
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Click on the start menu tab on your Windows desktop screen. Open Internet Explorer from the menu that appears. Use a search engine and type in the words "web hosting companies" on the search bar. Click on the search button to bring up a page with several choices of sites. Research which will suit your needs the best. Click on the site you choose and wait for the new page to load.
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Find the section on the site that allows you to sign up for the service. Choose a pricing plan that is within your budget. Create a name and password for your account. On the company's site, read the instructions that explain how to finish the setup process. Follow those instructions carefully.
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Open your FTP software and locate the folder that contains the files to your website. Contents will contain an HTML file named "Index" and a folder with several items inside. Upload those files to your hosting server. Check the progress bar to make certain it says 100 percent complete. Open Internet Explorer and type your domain into the address bar to view your website.
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