Creating Your Own Website

The first step to becoming a successful internet marketer is creating your own website It's true that you don't necessarily need one but without a website you inhibit your chances for online success.

Fortunately it's not as difficult to do today as it once was. There are all types of aids and services available to help set up your website. Some are relatively inexpensive and others that do virtually everything for you will cost accordingly.

Once you've decided you need a website to promote whatever it is you're marketing you will need to decide on a domain name. A domain is the name you will be giving toyour website similar to the name any traditional business goes by.

It's totally your decision what you name your website. Many are named in such a way that it's immediately obvious to the reader what the website's content is. Others are cleverly named and might not mean anything initially to the site's casual visitor.

You will have to purchase a domain name and keep it renewed on a one to five year basis. There are many sites you can get off to a good start with. Go Daddy is a popular place to purchase domain names.

Once you get your name you'll need to find a web host. Your domain name is analogous to the sign on your office door and the hosting site is analogous to renting office space for your business.

The web host is a company that basically rents space to website owners so their website material can be seen online by the world. They have a huge number of computers connected to the internet enabling your site opportunity for visibility.

Once you've accomplished those two important steps it's time to design your website. Whether you're doing this yourself or using the services of a website designing company you'll need to provide insight to what you want.

It's best to look at various sites currently online and find a few designs that best meet your needs. If you are working directly with a company they probably have some templates you can use to get started with.

Most importantly, set up a website that is easy for you to get into and add content and make necessary changes. You can use a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) web editor to assist you. These will allow you to designyour site visually without having to concern yourself with all the technical stuff.

Until you begin to promote it creating your own website is not finished. This is what really determines whether you succeed or fail. Submit it to the various search engines and write articles with links back toyour site. The more you write the more search engines will find your site.

There are entire books that have been written about the best ways to promote a website. It's best to hook up with a mentor or coach to help get you through this important step.