Starting up a new website can be quite a hassle if you don’t know where and how to start. For those who are new to building a website, this article will helps you to decide steps by steps from scratch about creating it. But it should be noted that the steps only give you the big picture. Thus for more technicality and specified tricks, you’ll need to browse, learn, read, and hear more from other sources.
1. The type and name of the website
A website should be build by its experts or at least by someone with a passion about the desired topic. That is why it is important to choose what kind of website do you want? Is it about automotives, SEO, software, or many other? Then you need to decide the website’s domain name. You should choose a name that is common but attractive and without complicated jargon. It is also important to decide what kind of website do you want to make? Is it going to be a 100% Flash webs, dynamic, or static one?
2. Creates a rough draft or drawing of the website
You can draw with your hand or write in texts about your future web page. But it should be easier to choose another site that you like, and modifies it to be more unique.
3. Choose for your hosting and register the domain name
Data on your site need to be stored safely on a server that has secure internet connection. This is why you need a hosting service that’s reliable. The best choice is to pick a service that’s originated and have all the hardware in your target market. For example if you want to have visitors mainly from the US, it is best to use a hosting service from a US company.
4. Building the website
You can either choose to build it yourself or use professional help. For starter, it is best to try creating one yourself, because then you will have the basic understanding and will be able to maintain the site yourself. There are many scripts that are available to user for your web – they are as easy as copy and paste into your HTML editor. But the best choice is, of course, to hire professional.
5. Search Engine Optimization
This step is not necessary if you already hire professionals to manage your website. But if you build it your own, it is VERY important to optimize it! You should take a look manage it wisely for both on page and off page optimization. On page mainly about the content and accessibility of your web page, while off page focuses on building link networks.
6. Test drive
One of the most important things that many amateur website builders forget is to test drives their site. It doesn’t mean doing a few clicks there and that, but a test drive should be VERY thorough. You should try all features in your site, open it on different version of web browsers and operating systems, and check if there’s any gadget that slows down your site from opening.
7. Advertising
If your website is about local business, it is wise to use most of your advertising money on putting advertisements locally such as yellow pages, fliers, posters, etc. And if your site has international audience, it is best to apply on online advertising program can reach everyone. Google Adwords is one of the best Pay Per Click program for global advertising.
8. New Website Feedback Analysis
After your site have been published for a while, it is nice to see some aspects such as where and how many did visitors came from. If the desired audiences doesn’t fulfill your target (quantity and nations), you can trace backs and modifies your site’s optimizing techniques.
9. Maintenance
NEVER forget to check for broken links or out of date issues to do proper updates. This is one of the most important steps that could be complicated if you don’t plan it well. There are a lot of software (free or paid) or even online sites that will checks your sites for any broken links.
10. Do necessary upgrades
Upgrading is as important as updates but with less frequency. Every year or so, you will be needed to checks out the newest trends such as new website looks or layouts. And some times in the future, sooner or later you might need to completely redo your site to make it fresh and not boring – especially for those repeat visitors that have stumbled upon your site hundreds of time.