How to Make a Website

 Learn How to Make a Website in 10 Minutes!

Have you got an idea for a website; but just don’t know how to go about making one? Don’t throw your idea out just yet! The information below is a list of tools that will help you to get your website up and running in only 10 minutes! You don’t have to be a programmer or a web designer in order to learn how to make a website that is attractive, user-friendly and personalized! All you need is a little bit of time and a little bit of know how. If you have the time, the know-how is easy to learn!

Purchase a Domain Name (Minute 1-3*)

The first thing that you need is a domain name. In case, for any reason, you’re not familiar with the term; a domain name is simply the address where your website will be located. For example: https://000domains.com is an address. And not just any address; it’s an address that allows you to purchase your own domain!

Typically, the price of a domain name is around $15/year. However, if the name has been purchased by another individual or business, it may be more expensive or unavailable. Use the search box to see if your domain name ideas are available and choose one that pleases you. Once you have purchased a domain name; it’s time to choose a webhost.

Select a Webhost (Minute 4-7*)

There is a variety of webhosts that provide different services and benefits. Some of the more popular include:

• HostGator.com (HIGHLY Recommended)

• iPage.com

• Immotion.com

• HostMonster.com

• IXwebhosting.com

Choosing your web host depends on your needs. The prices and services vary extensively; however, if you looking for a fast, affordable server GoDaddy.com and HostGator.com have rated high with customers for both their hosting services and their customer service. Choose the one that is best for you and sync your account with 000domains to get your address to the right host. Once your webhost and your domain are in sync, you can begin building your website.

Choose a Site Builder & Template (Minute 8-9*)

As you may have imagined, there is also a variety of site building programs from which you can choose. A popular provider for site creation is WordPress^. WordPress can be downloaded rather quickly. Depending on your web host, the downloaded program can be either set up by an automated formatting program, such as Fantastico, or you can have the available technical support agent assist you.

WordPress is not the only site builder available; however, as a novice website builder you may want to stick with what’s easy and prominent, which WordPress happens to be. Once you enter into your WordPress, assuming that your domain name is stored at your webhost and there are no problematic unforeseen issues, you can choose a template.

Your template can be a modified version of one of the many options available. Choosing your template can sometimes take longer than any other part of site building! Just know that you can change your template at any time (though modifications do not always translate well). With your template chosen; you need only add or remove the content that wish to be on your pages then you are ready to publish your website!

Publish Your Website: (Minute 10*)

You can add pictures and text to your website whenever you want to. Some people like to wait until they have everything in place before they publish their website, but this is not necessary. Once you have a domain name, a webhost and a template design; your site is ready to be published! Just click the “publish” button and voilà!; your site is online! Learning how to make your website is the easy part; getting people to visit is… that’s where it gets a little trickier!

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