The web host is the company that houses your site and provides you with space to
create web pages, any scripts you can install (forums, shopping
carts, blogging, etc.), email addresses, security and so much more.
After the installation, just point your browser to yoursite.com/wp-admin, login and begin building your website.
You simply pick your theme, add your content, and hit Publish!
If you want to learn to build an HTML website from scratch
without WordPress,
click here.
What Kind of Site Do You Want?
There are so many different types of
websites you can create. From ecommerce, membership to content sites,
etc. Find out the best way to approach your future site.
How Long Will Website Success Take?
This is one of the most common questions I receive about the creation and success of a website and it's also the most difficult to answer.
The time it takes will depend completely on YOU
and how long it takes you to learn how to market your site. It will
vary from person to person for a variety of different reasons.
If you were running an offline store, you
would never expect to know how long before you sell 100 donuts right?
The same applies to the online world. There is no way to predict how quickly you will get the traffic you need to succeed with your site.
A CLASSIC Website Mistake
Don't fall into the trap of being so focused on the money that your site fails to connect with real people.
1) Will your site solve problems better than the competition?
2) What kind of person will it cater to?
3) Why would someone come to your site
instead of an already-established site on the same topic? What is your
unique angle or spin?
In other words, create a unique experience that helps people connect with your content in ways the competition doesn't.
If you want to create a successful site, you
have to understand the importance of connecting with human beings
instead of just building a site with words on a page.
There are enough wikipedia-like websites on the Net today. Aim to be different, fresh and over deliver your content.
The Free Website Warning
I am often asked about creating free websites. Sorry, but you won't find recommendations here.
Not only does the web address look
unprofessional (freesite.yoursite.com), but you will be very limited to
what you can do with your site.
Free sites are also very risky because you
don't own your content. So if the company decides to shut down, guess
what happens to your content?
Yep. Right down the drain.
Many people make the mistake of starting
off free with the intention of moving to a paid host later. The problem
is, the process of moving to another host can be a royal pain, so you
might as well do it right the first time.
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