Make A Website Quick Guide
This page is for those of you that need to make a website like yesterday. I briefly go over what it takes to create a website and how you can have a website up and running today.
Note: I'm in the process of making How-to videos to provide you with extra support.
What Do I Need To Make A Webiste?
Believe it or not, it doesn't take a lot to make a website.
If you haven't read through my free Plan A Website ebook, make sure you do, before you continue on.
It's only a few pages long and something that I strongly urge you to do before you create a website.
All you need to get a website up and running is:
- A Web Host Provider
- A Domain Name
- A Website Mentor
A Web Host Provider
Think of the web host provider as a storage unit that will hold all of your web pages, videos, images and whatever else you decide to add to your website.
Since the web host will be responsible for keeping all of your web pages safe you'll want to choose carefully.
Make sure that the web host you choose has a good track record and people who are satisfied with their service.
The last thing you want is for your web pages to get screwed up because you put them in the hands of the wrong web host provider, which is what happens a lot when people decide to make a website free.
What Web Host Do I Use?
For years I have used Homestead for my web hosting company for years. They host all of my websites and I have been more than satisfied.
I have never had to worry about my websites being down or something terrible happening to my web pages that I've worked so hard to create.
I recommend them to you. They server over 20 million customers today.
It's a rather successful company and has recently joined hands with Intuit, check out the Intuit Website Commercial
A Domain Name
You've got to have a domain name, it's the only way visitors will be able to find your website. Think of a domain name as the web address for your website.
Your domain name can have 63 characters which can consist of letters, numbers and hyphens. Just because you can use 63 characters, you shouldn't.
if you did use that many it would look something like this:
http://www.Pardon-Me-If-My-Domain-Name-Is-Hard-To-Remember.com
Make sure that you choose a domain name that is short and to the point.
If your website is about dogs and cats, you don't want to come up with a domain name that says something about Dolphins. Duh... right?
.com is the KING!
They say that you want to make sure you use .com for your domain name... and you should, but let me tell you.... don't have a heart attack if you have tried and tried, and can't seem to find a good domain name with a .com extension.
There are other options, and .biz and .net are good ones.
Most web host require you to register a domain name else where then transfer it.
With Homestead, you don't have to worry about the hassle. Your can register your domain name with Homestead, and it's FREE!
A Webstie Mentor
Well, you've found me!
It's nice to have someone to help you through the website creation process.
I've made all the mistakes for you. I've created a roadmap to success for you.
All you have to do is follow my lead. This website is full of information and you'll find my blog to be a great help for you also.
About Homestead Web Hosting
Justin Kitch, CEO
I'd like you to watch the short video of
the man who started this company many
years ago.
Justin Kitch, CEO of Homestead, started this company that has grown tremendously.
Homestead Web Hosting Building
Award Winning SiteBuilder Software
The video will demonstrate the simplicity of making a website:
Ready? Let's Make A Website!
Assuming you've already planned your website, follow the steps below to register your account.
Step 1:
After clicking the button below, you'll be taken to a page where you'll have the option to try a free trial or go ahead purchase a package for less the 10 bucks a month.
Step 2:
Fill out the risk free registration form with a username and a password and other information so you'll be able to access your account. The form will look something like the image below:
Step 3:
Play around with the features, so you can get familiar with the way everything works. Take advantadge of the How-to videos that I've created to help you make a website.
Create a youtube account and subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay up to date with any new videos that I upload.
Step 4:
Make sure you visit my What You Need To Know page, so that you can make sure you're taking all the necessary precautions in creatiing your website.
Step 5:
Have fun with your new website.
Note: Remember if you have any questions, there is a support team that you contact. The number is 1-800-710-1998.
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