You probably know by now that I just launched a new Web hosting Web site, Hosting Hoopla. What you don’t know is all the “behind the scenes” work that had to be done to get it up and running. Don’t worry though, because I won’t keep it secret much longer.
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First things first, you have to break things up into smaller parts that are easier to manage.
The Idea Phase
The first phase would be the idea one. You have to have a good idea before you can get anything set up. Now a good idea can come from anywhere. It could be about anything. I usually like to start with the domain name and the subject of the Web site. For example, with Hosting Hoopla I wanted to create a new Web hosting article database. Thinking of the word “hoopla” actually came to me one morning while writing. The most important tip I can share with you is, if you think you have come up with a good domain name, buy it. You don’t know how much longer it will be available.
Getting it Up and Running
Now that you have idea phase over with, you can get things up and running. You have to get your domain name registered and you have to purchase some Web hosting. I decided to register my domain name with Go Daddy and my Web hosting with TotalChoice Hosting. There are plenty of other good choices for both jobs out there as well. The key is to find the best combination that works for you.
As the “engine” running behind the Web site, I picked WordPress. Picking a content management system can make your job a lot easier. It takes a lot of the “back end” problems away so you can focus on delivering your audience the best experience possible.
Rounding Off the Rough Edges
The last thing you have to do is round off all the rough edges. There are a lot of little things to do in “post production” of the Web site. Submit yourself to the search engines. Get the word out about your new Web site. Make sure all your links are working, and make sure your layout looks good in all the different browsers.
That is pretty much it. If you want to start up your own Web site, just follow those steps. If you have any other Web site developmental tips to share, make sure you let me know!
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