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How to Create a Website
Welcome! If you need to create a website, but don't know where to start, you've come to the right place! Here, I explain how to create a website. I also explain how to get your own domain name(e.g., www.yourname.com), and how to host your website (make it available to the world).Creating a website is much easier than you might think. By following these steps, you will beable to create your own website in no time at all!
Need to Create a Website ASAP?
 No time to learn the technical stuff? Need to create a website ASAP?If this sounds like you, go straight to the online website builder from Zappy Host. This is a package deal that includes pre-made templates and web hosting. All you need to do is addcontent (think of it as a "one-stop-shop" for creating your website). Packages start from $4.99 per month (hosting included).
The Website Creation Process
 Now if you didn't click on the above link, you are probably curious to know what is involved inmaking a website. Creating a website basically involves the following 3 steps:
STEP 1 >>STEP 2 >>STEP 3 >>
Register a Domain NameGet a Web HostBuild your WebsiteA domain name is the thingthat looks like
mysite.com
.You register these on anannual basis.Domain names can costanywhere between $10 and$50 per year. I'll show youhow to get one for $3.99(below).A web host is a companythat enables your website to be viewed by the rest of theworld, 24/7.A good hosting plan can beanywhere between $5 per month and many thousands per month. Below, I'll showyou excellent hosting plansstarting from $3.99 per month.You can either build ityourself or use a website builder.Below, I'll show you an onlinewebsite builder that includestemplates
and
hosting. Andthe great thing is, it's cheaper than most hosting plans!A more detailed explanation of these 3 steps follows.
Step 1: Register a Domain Name
Before you even think about building your website, you should register a domain name. Adomain name is the thing that looks like this: "yourdomain.com".
 
Your domain name represents the URL (or permanent web address) of your website. Therefore,when anyone types in "yourdomain.com" or "www.yourdomain.com", they will see your website.You register your domain name through a domain name registrar or hosting provider. You simplycheck that your preferred domain name is available, then register it (online).Domain names are registered on an annual basis, and you can usually register it many years inadvance (or set 'auto-renew').Prices can range from between $10 to $15 up to as much as $35 or even $45 (this is for the same product!). Zappy Host has some of the best prices on the web - and if you purchase hosting at thesame time, the domain name is even cheaper ($3.99).If you don't have a domain name yet, get your domain name now (before someone else beats youto it!)
Step 2: Get a Web Host
A web host (or hosting provider), is a company that makes your website available for the worldto see. They have the equipment and technical skills to make sure your website is available to theworld, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Choose your hosting provider carefully - a good host will have excellent support. A bad host canhave almost no support at all! If you're new to creating websites, good support can reduce thestress that comes from doing something for the first time.Also, some web hosts have an online website builder. A good website builder can enable anyoneto build a website - even complete novices.If you like the idea of using an online website builder, check outWebsite Tonightfrom ZappyHost. This enables you to build a website virtually within minutes, and hosting is included (aswell as plenty of other extras).If you don't need a website builder (i.e. you prefer to build your website by yourself), ZappyHost also provides somegreat hosting plans.Once you've built your website, simply upload itvia FTP.If you'd like to learn more about web hosts, check out myweb hosting tutorial.
Step 3: Build your Website
This part can be as easy or as hard as you like it to be!The easy way! The easiest way to build a website is to use your web host's website builder (assuming they have one). As mentioned, Zappy Host providesWebsite Tonightwhich makes itextremely easy for you to build your website.The hard way! OK, if you think a website builder sounds too much like cheating, you probablywant to learn how to build a website the way the pros do it - by coding/programming. If thissounds like you, then see thisintroduction to making your own website. Also check out theQuackit homepagefor links to thousands of pages of tutorials and other web building resources.Also, if you need to build an ecommerce website, check out theQuick Shopping Cart ecommerce website builder.Tip: Zappy Host offers even cheaper domain names ($3.99) if you register it at the same timeyou purchase a non-domain product (for example, open a hosting or web builder account).
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