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How to Design a Website
About Domain Names
About Web Hosts
Free Web Hosts
Private Web Hosts
Types of Websites
Building a Website
Analyze Website
Analyze Audience
Analyze Content
Website Design Tips
Website Journal
Effective Communication
Target Audience
Demographics
Website Goals
Organize Website
Website Basic Layout
Webpage Design
Website Navigation
Website Structure
Website Sections
Website Theme
Webpage Layout
Website Content
HTML Editors
White Space
Develop Website
Sitemap Construction
Webpage Construction
Website Assembly
Website Construction
Typography - Fonts
Typography - Style
Typography - Layout
Website Graphics
Website Templates
Implement Website
FTP Website
Fine Tuning Website
Upload Organization
Ftp Checklist
User Interaction
Maintain Website
Website Promotion
Marketing Website
Viral Marketing
Content
Product Sales
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OnLine Services
Optimize Website
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The SEO Process
Website Traffic Analysis
Increasing Website Traffic
Links Tracking
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Summary
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Mini Site Design - 101
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A beginners guide to effective email
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About Website Hosting

What is a Web Host

Web Hosting is the storage of your website or home page on the internet so that others can see it and interact with it. It is important to find a high quality, dependable Web Host that can publish your website and provide you with an easy to use interface (i.e. connection) with their server.

  • Be sure that they provide 24/7 support. You should be able to contact them anytime day or night. You should be able to maintain your website whenever it is most convenient for you, not for them.

  • Don't sign-up for more than you need. Start with the cheapest plan and work your way up if necessary. Often web hosting companies try to get you to subscribe to more services than needed and of course this will needlessly increase your expenses.

  • Do not transfer your domain name registration to them. If you do then they will have full rights to the name and you will have no further say in the matter. The domain name will belong to them not you. Should you want to change web hosts in the future you will have to change your domain name and lose those visitors who have come to know you by it.
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Free vs Private Web Hosting


Free Web Hosting

There are two ways to host a website. You can use a free web hosting company or a private one that charges a fee. The difference is that a free web host will require you to have some form of advertising on your site, such as a banner or pop-up window over which you have little or no control.

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The free services also limit the amount of memory space available to you as well as impose many restrictions as to file sizes, types, etc.. For a business site this can pose problems but a personal site might use this service quite well as long as you are not seeking much exposure.

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Also, the search engines tend to rank free websites rather low. It is difficult to obtain a good ranking on the major search engines with a web address that is several layers deep. Such an example would be, www.freehost.com/id number/your website. Your website is not an upper level address but a second or third level one. This makes it difficult for the search engine spyders to find you.

Private Web Hosting

Private hosting services charge a fee for their services but afford a greater range of freedom for the webmaster. The amount of storage space and website support is limited only by your pocketbook. However, these services vary widely in the fees that they charge and the quality of their services. You need to do some shopping around if you a looking for the best value.

One of the most important things about the web host that you select is its reputation. If they host spammer sites and other questionable customers your standing in search engine results can suffer right along with theirs.

Go to an independent web host ranking service such as Webhostingratings and do some homework. You will not be sorry that you did.

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Starting a Website

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Young Entrepreneur Tools - Domain Names and Hosting

When starting up in the real world, and when you are old enough to become self-dependent you need a house to live in as shelter and a subsequent address that comes with the property.
How to Choose the Right Domain Name

Your domain name will be your “Internet identity,” so it will be helpful if it closely matches the name of your business, product, or service.
Registering Your Domain Name
Registering a domain name is a quick process that often seems complex. It is far easier than most general web surfers suspect. You can quickly learn how to register a domain name with a little forethought.
What Do I Need in a Web Hosting Package?

If you are buying web hosting for the first time, you may have some questions about what you need and what you don't.
10 Vital Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company
Here are some tried and true ideas for how to select a host that will save you money, avoid technical snafus, and build your online platform for the future.
5 Ways To Make Money At Home Online
If you want to make money while working at home, you are not alone. More and more people are turning to the internet to start a new career. And with so many opportunities to choose from, there is no wonder why. Here are five ways to make money at home online.
Types of Websites

There are several types of websites on the Internet each specializing in a particular service or use.
Website Goals

No matter how great the graphics might be or the navigation scheme or the flowery words, the success of your website will depend on how concisely, clearly and effectively you present your ideas.
Designing Web Pages

Designing good webpages begins with good webpage layout and good webpage layout is not rocket science.
Don't Get Burned By Web Designers

If you bring up the subject of web design with small business people, it wouldn't take long to find someone who has been burned by a web designer.
Promoting Your New Website
If your new website has not been properly optimized for the search engines, then this is a necessary first step you must take.


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