Publishing Your Website

The first step in publishing your website is to register a domain name.

Many domain registration services will also park your name at no charge. This gives you a temporary page until you're ready to publish your website.

Once your website is developed and ready to publish, you can transfer the domain to a web hosting service.

Some web hosts offer site creation tools. By making selections from pre-designed templates and style formats, you can point and click your way to a website.

An advantage to this method is that you can create a site very quickly, even with no web design skills. The disadvantage is that sites created by this method cannot be transferred to another web hosting provider.

For maximum flexibility and control, create the files yourself or have them created for you.

Here's a basic HTML tutorial that can help you get started: Learn HTML

When you're ready to publish your website, you can upload your files to your web host's server using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software.

With some web hosting plans, a control panel is provided that allows you to upload your files.

Once you have initially published your website, you can add content and make changes to pages.

A frequently updated website will help attract both repeat visitors and search engines.

Nancy Richardson
CreateYourMarket.com publisher

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Quick Tips:

Enclose a business card promoting your website with each piece of outgoing mail.

Ask customers who frequently do business with you for a testimonial.

Promote your website URL offline on everything from bumper stickers to your answering machine message.

Want to reach the highest percentage of your target market?

Advertise in specialty publications including newspaper supplements devoted to a specific topic.

Marketing is crucial, but it doesn't always have to be serious.

Some of the most effective advertising campaigns rely on humor. Don't be afraid to make your customers laugh!

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