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So you want to have a web presents!
The first thing you need to do is find a Domain Name for your site. Companies, organizations and individuals who want a web site on the internet will have to register this unique on-line identity. The domain name is a way to identify and locate computers and resources connected to the Internet. This name is unique and no two domain names can have the same name.
What is in a name?
Just like a company, organization name, or a logo, your domain name can be very valuable when people can easily remember and associate it with you. But a million and counting names have already been registered world-wide, so sometimes it can be a challenge finding a good domain name. A good place to start is using Whois.Net (http://www.whois.net/) as a tool to search for an available domain.
Now we are ready for the next three steps.
- Once you found your domain name that best fits your site and it is available. You will need to go to your favorite domain name registrar and secure the name so others cannot use it. You pay for the lease of the rights to use the name each year.
- Next you will find a company to host your website. It is important to attach that name to a web server so you have a place to put up your website. There are a wide range of web hosting plans to choose from, for example if you want a brochure type web site or a commerce site.
- Build your website - There are 3 ways you could build your website.
A) Buy a program like - Microsoft FrontPage (http://www.microsoft.com/office/frontpage/howtobuy/ default.mspx)
Adobe GoLive (http://www.adobe.com/products/golive/main.html)
Macromedia Dream Weaver (http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver) and learn how to use the programs to build your own website.
B) Get a webhosting plan that includes and online web site authoring tool.
C) Pay someone to do it for you.