When building a website there can be a very large learning curve. In fact, the learning curve of building a website is large enough that many people simply give up. In this article I want to give the most honest, most effective, and best money saving way of building a website.
First, let's start out by talking about just how many affiliates are pushing garbage down your throat. I was recently doing some keyword research and trying to figure out what keywords people are typing into Google to learn how to build a website. So, I found about four keyword phrases that people are using to search for this topic. I then performed a search on these keyword phrases to find that all of the websites in the top rankings in Google for these keywords are nothing but money hungry affiliates.
I would like to explain that some of the affiliates do have good intentions and are selling good products. However, many of them are selling garbage that will not benefit anyone. Why do I say this? Well, because of the keywords they are ranking for. Many of the products these affiliates are selling would be hard for even an advanced web designer to navigate and build a website with. Not only are they trying to sell you products that are nearly impossible to use, but they are selling them at ridiculous prices. The only people benefiting from these products are the people selling them.
That said, let's move on to the positive side. There are honest people out there, and you can be honest and sell a product at the same time.
To build a website you will need hosting, no matter what anyone says, you need hosting from a reputable hosting company. It does not do you or your customers any good if your website is terribly slow and is no where to be found on a regular basis. A good hosting provider only costs about $85.00 per year. Not bad at all right!
You will also have to get a domain name. Many hosting companies offer a free domain name for life when you sign up for their hosting account. By getting the free domain name with your hosting account it will save you about $10.00 per year.
That's really it, your grand total to own a website is about $85.00 a year when you choose a hosting provider that gives you a free domain name. Also, many of the top hosting companies like Bluehost, Hostmonster, and Justhost offer incredible website builders for free that can be installed in only one click. Take for example Bluehost, they have over 25 website builders you can install. Now, do you want to buy from the affiliate marketer that is offering the "Greatest website builder in the world" or do you want plenty of choices and your own chance to figure out what will work for your website plans.
As for exact instructions on how to build a website, I highly recommend watching video tutorials so that you can follow along.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Various Methods of Building a Website
There are various methods of building a website. Whether you want to build one completely from scratch or make one in the simplest way possible, you can do so. Some things you need to consider before getting started are:
Hiring a Web Designer
The most expensive method is to hire a professional web designer. This, however, can be pretty costly. Expect to pay around $500 or more, depending on the designer's level of experience and rates. The good news is that, providing you hire the right individual to do the job, you can expect your site to come out extremely professional looking! You will also have a unique layout, which means you won't have to worry about your site looking like anyone else's.
Using Software
Many people choose to use software such as Dreamweaver, Coffee Cup, or Microsoft FrontPage. The price can range anywhere from $50 to $300, depending on which program you want to use. Some people find the basics easy to grasp and some people do not. For this reason, you need to download a free trial version of web development software and experiment with it. Download free website templates from the internet and try to edit them. If you have no idea what you're doing, cancel the trial and choose a simpler method.
FTP Software
If you make a website and save it on your computer, you need to upload it to the internet in order for people to see it. You can do this with an FTP client. Some hosting providers will allow you to upload your site through their FTP client. There is also software you can download to upload your website files yourself. Check and see what your hosting company offers and determine whether or not you'll need a third party FTP client.
Online Website Builders
If you build your website online, with a hosting account or WordPress, you won't have to upload everything to the internet, since it will already be there. Many hosting accounts provide website builders at no additional costs. They include templates, add-ons, scripts, fonts, logos, and so forth. They provide step-by-step guides and tutorials on how to build a website. This is the easiest and most affordable option for most people.
“What You See is What You Get”
A WYSIWYG editor, such as the one provided by WordPress, is a website creation tool that doesn't require any knowledge or experience at all. You can actually watch what you are creating as you are creating it. Furthermore, some of these editors are free! You won't need any hosting unless you want your own domain, rather than one provided to you. Now, most people use WYSIWYG editors such as WordPress for creating blogs, but these days, blogs can contain more than just articles. They can contain images, polls, videos, contact forms, etc.
If you want your website put up quickly, your best bet is with an online WYSIWYG editor or a website builder that comes with a hosting service. The downside to these is that the results don't appear as professional as they would if you hired an expert to make one for you, or if you were to build one from scratch. Consider what you want with a website, and what you hope to accomplish, and choose the building method accordingly.
- Your own level of knowledge and experience.
- How much money you are willing to spend.
- How unique and professional you want your design to be.
- How quickly you want it up and running.
Hiring a Web Designer
The most expensive method is to hire a professional web designer. This, however, can be pretty costly. Expect to pay around $500 or more, depending on the designer's level of experience and rates. The good news is that, providing you hire the right individual to do the job, you can expect your site to come out extremely professional looking! You will also have a unique layout, which means you won't have to worry about your site looking like anyone else's.
Using Software
Many people choose to use software such as Dreamweaver, Coffee Cup, or Microsoft FrontPage. The price can range anywhere from $50 to $300, depending on which program you want to use. Some people find the basics easy to grasp and some people do not. For this reason, you need to download a free trial version of web development software and experiment with it. Download free website templates from the internet and try to edit them. If you have no idea what you're doing, cancel the trial and choose a simpler method.
FTP Software
If you make a website and save it on your computer, you need to upload it to the internet in order for people to see it. You can do this with an FTP client. Some hosting providers will allow you to upload your site through their FTP client. There is also software you can download to upload your website files yourself. Check and see what your hosting company offers and determine whether or not you'll need a third party FTP client.
Online Website Builders
If you build your website online, with a hosting account or WordPress, you won't have to upload everything to the internet, since it will already be there. Many hosting accounts provide website builders at no additional costs. They include templates, add-ons, scripts, fonts, logos, and so forth. They provide step-by-step guides and tutorials on how to build a website. This is the easiest and most affordable option for most people.
“What You See is What You Get”
A WYSIWYG editor, such as the one provided by WordPress, is a website creation tool that doesn't require any knowledge or experience at all. You can actually watch what you are creating as you are creating it. Furthermore, some of these editors are free! You won't need any hosting unless you want your own domain, rather than one provided to you. Now, most people use WYSIWYG editors such as WordPress for creating blogs, but these days, blogs can contain more than just articles. They can contain images, polls, videos, contact forms, etc.
If you want your website put up quickly, your best bet is with an online WYSIWYG editor or a website builder that comes with a hosting service. The downside to these is that the results don't appear as professional as they would if you hired an expert to make one for you, or if you were to build one from scratch. Consider what you want with a website, and what you hope to accomplish, and choose the building method accordingly.
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