How To Build Your Own Website - More Steps
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How to Build Your Own Website: A Comprehensive Guide
Building your own website can be a rewarding experience, and there are several methods to choose from. Here's a detailed guide to help you decide which path is right for you:
Method 1: Hire a Professional Designer
Hiring a professional designer is a reliable option, but be prepared for the associated costs. This includes expenses for the initial creation, ongoing maintenance, and future development.
Method 2: Use Free Website Hosting
For a budget-friendly approach, consider using free website hosting services. Simply sign up with a provider and start building your site. Here are some popular options:
- Geocities: http://geocities.yahoo.com
- Angelfire: http://www.angelfire.lycos.com
- Tripod: http://www.tripod.lycos.com
- Freeservers: http://www.freeservers.com
However, there are some drawbacks:
- Limited storage space
- Lack of interactive features (e.g., message boards, online ordering)
- Ads may appear on your homepage
- Complex web addresses
- No branded email addresses
- Limited technical support
- Possible service discontinuation
For better quality and credibility, consider affordable hosting alternatives.
Method 3: Professional Web Hosting
This involves using web design software and professional hosting services. Some recommended programs include:
- Microsoft FrontPage
- Macromedia Dreamweaver/Fireworks Studio
- Adobe GoLive/Adobe ImageStyler
- Flash & Swish
If you're interested in learning, here are some resources for FrontPage:
- [FGCU Support](http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/frontpage/)
- [BHSU Tutorials](http://www.bhsu.edu/university_comm/web_services/FP_tutorials.html)
- [Electric Teacher](http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial2.htm)
Domain Name Providers:
- Yahoo: http://www.yahoo.com
- GoDaddy: http://www.godaddy.com
- EV1Servers: http://ev1servers.net
- Stargate: http://stargate.com
- Actnowdomains: http://actnowdomains.com
Web Hosting Services:
- Yahoo: http://www.yahoo.com
- Powweb: http://powweb.com
- EV1Servers: http://ev1servers.net
- Stargate: http://stargate.com
- UCVHost: http://ucvhost.com
Note: This method requires learning new software and HTML, so it's not the easiest option.
Method 4: Use a Site Builder (Recommended)
This is the simplest and quickest way to create a website with no prior experience necessary. Site builders like Yahoo! SiteBuilder make it easy:
- Visit: http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php
- Use built-in tutorials to learn:
- Starting a new page
- Adding text
- Creating tables
- Inserting images
- Adding links
- Utilizing templates
- Publishing and uploading pages
Additional Site Builders:
- Actnowdomains: http://www.actnowdomains.com
- Site Build It: http://buildit.sitesell.com
- EasyHost: http://www.easyhost.com
- Fasthosts: http://www.fasthosts.co.uk/
- Interland: http://www.interland.com
Enjoy building your website!
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