| Putting your business
online is not as complicated as many made it out to be. It is as simple
as this.
1. YOU NEED A DOMAIN NAME
Think of a name you want to call
your business. Like (mamashop) or something like (mytoystore), anything.
Once you have done that visit any of the registrar listed below and type
that name in the search slot.
Is it taken? If it's taken, then you
will have to come up with another name. If it's not taken go ahead register
it with the company you made the search through. It will cost you any where
from $9.95 - 24.95 but if you used my Godaddy link above and purchase the
domain name with that link, you will recieve the domain name for $6.95
(discount price).
The next thing you need to do.
2. FIND A WEB HOSTING COMPANY
(like us)
Find a Web Hosting Company to host
the domain name (website) you just purchased. Why do you need one? Well
you need a hsoting company to host the your website business. It's like
renting an apartment, you pay someone to home/shelter you, on a monthly
basis, this is somewhat the same.
Now, depending on the size of your
business, you will need a little space (web space) or much space (web space).
So you will need to browse some web
hosting company that is suiteable for you, or just use ours.
If your business is small you may need 150 - 250MB (mega bytes) of web
space as your business grew just upgrade your web space. Which ever company
you choose to host your website, they will provide some useful instructions
on how to get started.
Once you have done that, it's almost
time to go live, but first you need the site built..
3. NEXT, YOU WILL NEED TO DESIGN
YOUR WEBSITE
To go live with your business you
need to build or create one. If you can't, there are many help on the net
to show you how. If you have no experience in uploading files or images,
html code, web design, ftp into your hosting account, no time or patience,
then here's some options.
1. You can hire a Web
Designer! They will take care of everything - design your website exactly
the way you want it. Keep in mind though, you are looking to spend any
where from $199 - $1,500 and over, depending on how many pages you want,
forms, graphic, images/photos, the contents of your site etc. etc.
2. Another way you can get out of
that expence is to purchase a Website Template. The design is already built,
you just pick the design you like and hire someone from Scriptlance
to add your contents, photos, logo and such.
3. You can also sign up with website
builder services and create you own website step-by-step. They will provide
you with the details and you can do it at your own paste. Once you're finished
with the design of your website you can go live.
Please note: If you hire a professional
web designer they will do everything for you including uploading your files
and go live. If you decided to create it your self, them instructions on
how to go public will be at the service that you choose to build your website
at.
4. FINALLY! THE LAST THING
IS TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS (If you wish)
Every business needs traffic right?
So you will need to find services that can promote you business and gain
good traffic so your sales can sore.
Their are tons of free
services available. Do a search at google.
For best traffic results you may
need to pay for that service. You can find some good information about
advertising here.
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