Nowadays, almost every organization or business owns a private website, whether it is a brand website, a business page, a virtual store or a portal. Besides, there are individuals who launch creative websites for various purposes, such as a family website dedicated to a newly born child, a site for one's favorite pet or a webpage dealing with any possible hobby.
Now, when you know there are hundreds of reasons for opening a website, first and foremost, commence a quest through the Web for already existing websites, related in one way or another to your field of interest. While roaming around in different search engines, such as Google, for instance, you may come across a variety of websites that will inspire you and help you choose a character for your own one.
Once you have got a preliminary plan of your future website, it is high time you started the development job. It is recommended to draw a sketch of your website on paper – this will make the first stages of site building easier.
Step 2 Opening a website and defining settings
In order to begin the site building job, click on “Create a Website” icon on our homepage.
Fill the form for quick site opening and proceed by pressing the “Create a Website” button:
Meanwhile, each website opened starts off with a standard design template, but you should not worry – once the site has been opened, it is possible to change the template at any time.
You can update your site details by going to Tool List >> Site Profile >> Site Details:
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Step 3 Designing your site and adding content
Now the time has come to put your paper sketch into practice and realize it on your actual web pages. First, you will need to add the homepage and pages like “About Us” and “Contact Us”.
(In order to learn how to add pages click here).
Homepage – This is your website's virtual “business card”, the first page your visitors will view. About Us – On this page you will introduce yourself and provide brief information on what you are and what you do. Contact Us – This page will contain your contact details, such as mailing address, phone number, e-mail and so on. Besides, on this page you may create a form by means of which a visitor will be able to leave you an instant message. (Instructions on adding a form you will find here).
Upon creating the basic pages, you will be able to design the header of the website. Use your imagination to its best.
Step 4 Launching your website
In order to make your website available to Web surfers, you should pick a domain name that will forward potential visitors to your website. In addition to that, you must select an appropriate package that will suit your needs with respect to the number of pages, storage space and bandwidth. In order to choose a package go to Tool List >> Site profile >> Subscription. Press on “Click here to arrange payment or to upgrade your package” button. In a newly opened window you will be able to select a relevant package and purchase it right away by clicking “Order Now”.
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Apart from that, you may acquire a package of mailboxes (e.g. your-name@your-domain.com) and other products. Click “More Products” to view the complete list.
Step 5 Advertising and promoting your website
Having built and launched a website, think about the ways of exposing it to the widest target audience possible.
Here are some tips for quick website advertising:
Advertise your site address via all available sources, e.g. on your company's blanks or business cards.
Tell people about your new website on any occasion.
Register your website in all Internet search engines.
Keep in mind - a rolling stone gathers no moss. Building and launching a website is just the beginning. The more attention you dedicate to your website, the more benefit you will get in return.
