For most of you this is pretty much basic information, but there are those you are just entering the world of online business and could need a push in the right direction.
Want to have an online Website? There are just a few things you have to do before going online.
If you are building a website you must have a purpose! Weather it be boost your sales, expose a product or a service, share information of any kind, etc...
So this is the first step, having a purpose.
Also, you should think what you want from having an online website. Specially if it's a commercial website. Set your goals for short and long term.
You already know what your website will be about, now you should define the information it will have. Short simple texts about your business/activity and a few photos are a great starting point.
By now you have the purpose and the stuff you want to have online! Time to start the real deal.
The following topics are not in the correct order (there's no correct order...). If you are an absolute beginner i'll recommend getting in touch with the person/company that will be responsible for the creation of the website first.
A domain name is pretty much a word that identifies a computer (or for our purpose a website) on the internet. e.g. blogspot.com
Choosing the domain is a critical step because it will be how your site will be known online!
In a perfect world your domain should be the name of your company, but by any reason, that word can be unavailable (some registered it before you) and you'll have to choose another...
You can use Domain Tools to check if a domain is available, or if not, who has it.
After choosing a domain, you have to register it, and for that you need a Domain Name Registrars, someone who will register the domain in your name. Check this list of the ICANN accredited registrars.
At the same time who seek the perfect domain, you can also search for web hosting. Online space where you can store your website. There are plenty of hosting services to choose around.
But the type of hosting you need depend of what kind of site you want.
If you can't build your own site, you'll need some who do it for you. You need a web designer!
It can be a person or a company, it will help you out through the whole process of creating your website.
Personal Note:
I provide all the above services, so if there you have any question ask right away!
Want to have an online Website? There are just a few things you have to do before going online.
- Your Site
If you are building a website you must have a purpose! Weather it be boost your sales, expose a product or a service, share information of any kind, etc...
So this is the first step, having a purpose.
Also, you should think what you want from having an online website. Specially if it's a commercial website. Set your goals for short and long term.
You already know what your website will be about, now you should define the information it will have. Short simple texts about your business/activity and a few photos are a great starting point.
By now you have the purpose and the stuff you want to have online! Time to start the real deal.
The following topics are not in the correct order (there's no correct order...). If you are an absolute beginner i'll recommend getting in touch with the person/company that will be responsible for the creation of the website first.
- Domain Name
A domain name is pretty much a word that identifies a computer (or for our purpose a website) on the internet. e.g. blogspot.com
Choosing the domain is a critical step because it will be how your site will be known online!
In a perfect world your domain should be the name of your company, but by any reason, that word can be unavailable (some registered it before you) and you'll have to choose another...
You can use Domain Tools to check if a domain is available, or if not, who has it.
After choosing a domain, you have to register it, and for that you need a Domain Name Registrars, someone who will register the domain in your name. Check this list of the ICANN accredited registrars.
- Hosting
At the same time who seek the perfect domain, you can also search for web hosting. Online space where you can store your website. There are plenty of hosting services to choose around.
But the type of hosting you need depend of what kind of site you want.
- Web designer
If you can't build your own site, you'll need some who do it for you. You need a web designer!
It can be a person or a company, it will help you out through the whole process of creating your website.
Personal Note:
I provide all the above services, so if there you have any question ask right away!