How to Create a Website

Determine the method or tool you use to create the website. Once you have an idea and a plan to implement it, the next thing to think about is how to build a website. The options are seemingly endless, people will try to sell you apps they think are ‘great’, and other things you “must have” on your website, however, There are actually only a few good tools for website building, and one of them will be the best fit for your situation and needs.

Build your own website. This is the first option . If you have a web creation application like Adobe Dreamweaver, for example, it shouldn’t be that difficult to create a website from scratch. You will need some code but fear not! HTML looks complicated, but it’s like listening to Shakespeare – it’s hard at first but once you get used to it, it’s not as difficult as you might think.

• Pros: web design software makes building simpler by allowing you to drag-and-drop images, text, controls, movies, and anything else you can think of, and often No need to specialize in HTML. Many web design apps also allow you to create your own pages for smartphones and tablets. If you are going to create a simple personal website this is a great way to do it.
• Cons: Needs to learn, even if you don’t have to delve into HTML, that doesn’t mean you don’t need to be tech savvy. If you are in a hurry this is not the best solution. The biggest downside, however, is that if you’re not a graphic design expert, you’ll probably end up with a messy looking website. In short, there are many free templates in apps and on the internet but need to know what your abilities are to use!

Use a Content Management System (CMS). This is the second option . WordPress is a good example of choosing to create a website. It helps you create websites and blogs quickly and easily, create menus, allow and manage user comments, and there are thousands of themes and plugins you can use. choose free install. Drupal and Joomla are other great CMS options. Once the CMS is hosted on a server, you can manage your website anywhere (in the world) that has an Internet connection.

• Pros: Very easy to use, quick to get started with one click to install, and has plenty of options for beginners (there are advanced enough for experienced users). more experimental).
• Cons: Some themes are limited to use, some are paid.

Create a website from scratch. This is the third option . If you decide to build a website from scratch, you need to use HTML and CSS. There are many ways to expand your HTML skills and add more functionality and depth to your website. If you develop a professional website, these tools will give you the edge you need in any business venture.

• CSS, stands for “Strategic Formatting Pattern”. CSS makes HTML formatting more flexible and makes it easier to make basic changes like fonts, titles, and color schemes in one place, across the entire web.
• XHTML is the W3C standard networking language. Much like HTML, XHTML follows stricter information formatting guidelines. That means there is only a slight change in coding.
• Let’s learn HTML5. This is the 5th version of the HTML core standard, and will eventually replace the current versions of HTML (HTML4) and XHTML as well.
• Learn a client-side scripting language, such as JavaScript. This will increase the possibility of adding interactive elements to your site, like charts, maps, etc.
• Learn a server-side scripting language. PHP, ASP with JavaScript or VB Script or Python can be used to change the way web pages appear to different audiences, and allow you to edit or create forums. They also help store information about people who have visited the site such as usernames, settings, and even temporary “shopping carts” in commercial websites. .
• AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a technology that uses a browser sided application language and a server sided application language so that web pages can be updated with new information. from the server without refresh, which will greatly reduce the wait time and greatly improve their experience but increase the bandwidth usage. For a website with a lot of visitors, or an e-commerce site, this is the ultimate solution.

Hire an expert. This is the fourth and final choice . If you can’t design your own website, or don’t learn a new coding language – especially for complex websites – then hiring a professional will be the best option. Before hiring, ask to see their job profile and check their background carefully.

Domain name registration (domain name). If your budget is limited, there are many ways to buy cheap domain names. Look for a domain name that is easy to remember, easy to spell. If the domain name ends with .com, you will have to search longer because most people choose that style, so be creative!

• Look for networking solutions, such as GoDaddy, or Register.com which are great in the US and uk2.net if you’re in the UK to research and find the ideal domain name for your website. WordPress also has a feature that allows the use of a name associated with a website, like: my website.wordpress.com . But if the name you choose is also using the .com extension, you will be warned when you sign up.
• You can buy domain names if they are “packaged” or sold online through merchant sites. You should seek legal and financial advice before purchasing an expensive domain name.

Double check the website. Before running the actual website, you should check the whole thing one more time. Most web design software has a way to test a website without having to run it online. Check for missing tags, broken links, search engine optimization, and web design errors. These are factors that can affect your web traffic as well as the revenue from the website. You can also run a fully functional sitemap for free to submit to search engines like Google in just a few minutes.

Test. When you’re done building your site, run it for a test drive. You can do this by asking friends or family to try it out. Tell them to do specific things like “edit profile” or “buy sweaters from a deal web”. Sit next to them and watch them surf – don’t help them. You may find that there are areas where you need to improve the browser or clarify the instructions. You can also use the website zurb.com to test how users perceive different types of interactions. When testing a website in 2014, it’s important to remember that the operating system works for smartphones, tablets, and laptops as well.

• Make a list of what you find to be difficult or unintuitive for the user.

Come on, let’s run the website! Choose a web host and upload your website. The web host may have an FTP feature, or you can download your own FTP program like FileZilla or CyberDuck. If you hire a web designer, they have to do this for you (but you still need to understand how).

• Remember that there are many ways to host a website on a free server.

Narrow concept. If you build websites to make money, which idea will generate the most profit? Which idea will need the highest commitment? What ideas would be interesting to pursue? You’ll have to spend time building the site, so pick the idea you’re most passionate about (it could be lucrative and practical for you).

Define a goal and work towards it. The website you create can be just for fun, but also for profit, or both. Knowing what you want makes it easier to design, track, and understand the results.

Ready to compete. Information websites that do not require much investment face more competition, because anyone can do it. To monetize such sites, you provide information and monetize traffic through advertising, such as Google AdSense (an advertising service of Google). To optimize AdSense, you will have to write website content that has a purpose, enough to attract readers. Use specific keywords aimed at people searching for similar terms; do not ignore that aspect or else the content of the website will be affected and readers will not like it.

Be ready to take responsibility. Sales e-commerce sites will need a lot of attention and maintenance. You need to take care of shipping, sales, taxes, technology security standards (SSL), inventory updates, and all that a typical store has to manage. A system for quick response to inquiries and complaint handling is essential when selling online; Many companies also provide a helpline number that you can hire if needed.

• If the goal is just to generate a little extra income, you can sell to others through an affiliate program, helping you make money without investing in the product or worrying about shipping.

Understand the audience or market you want to penetrate. What audience will your website serve? Do market research to better understand your audience. Things to know or find out include: What do they do? How old are they? What are their other hobbies? All of that information can make your website more useful. Be careful, however, assuming that your site is only aimed at one group – always watch out for trends that indicate other audience groups are starting to take an interest in your site in order to cater to their interests. them and seize new opportunities.

Do a keyword search. This is essential for deciding when people are searching for the right topic for your site, and it’s also very helpful to know your future customers. Focusing your efforts on integrating highly searched keywords into your website will help you rank high in search engines. There are a number of such tools from Google (like google.com/trends/ and google.com/insights/search/# ), Overture, and third-party software developers to help with the keyword search process. easier.

• Insert keywords of your choice throughout the text on your website, but don’t overdo it or it will affect the quality of your content.
• Creating search-optimized pages will make your site recognizable, which is much more important than design. What’s the use of a website that no one is looking at?

Advertisement. Your website is up and running, you want people to see it, so let them know about it!

• Offer your website to famous search engines. There are websites that will do it for you, or you can do it yourself.
• Tell your friends. Talk about your site often! Attach a website to your Facebook, Twitter status updates, post photos to Flickr, include in your LinkedIn account – anywhere and everywhere is the key point here. The more people that come to your website, the better.
• Use your e-mail address along with your website domain name. Visit sites that praise (rather than compete with) your site, and offer to exchange links or blogs/articles from site visitors. Write positive comments on blogs and forums, using your website URL as a signature.
• Use article promotion. Creating articles that make full use of SEO (search engine optimization) and posting them on other websites is sometimes a good way to generate links back to your site. This can help you increase your search engine rankings, but always remember to update your search engines as it often affects your SEO plans and makes them less effective or even lower your rankings. webpage.