This is a beginner's
guide to starting a website, covering these topics:
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Basic terms that you should
know with understandable definitions
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How to register domain names
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How to get website hosting
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How to create email
addresses for your domain name
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How to use your email
address in a program like Outlook
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How to make a very simple
web page in HTML
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How to use FTP to put your
web pages online
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The next steps that you can take in creating
your website
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How to get more help
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Before you do any of that, you'll learn what
all those words mean
After you follow all of the
instructions on this website you will have your own working website
that is live on the internet. It
will only be the beginning, but you'll have learned everything you
need about how to start a new website. |
The instructions on this website are all free. However,
website hosting is not free. There are free hosting services out there,
but your website must display their ads and you have very limited
bandwidth file storage space. The biggest problem is
that having your website hosted on a free service looks
unprofessional.
This website walks you
through the process of signing up for website hosting with
DreamHost.
DreamHost provides a ton of great software and features.
15% Discount!
When you sign up with
DreamHost, you'll get 15% off your hosting fees
using a special promo code that this website provides for you.
Free Domain Registration!
You will also get one free domain registration when you use
your promo code. This is a $10 value.
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My name is Bonnie
Martin. I am an
independent contractor working in web design, graphic design, tech
support, ebook creation, and webmaster services. You can find me on
LinkedIn or read more about my services at
BonnieMartinDesign.com.
I've
been working with websites for a long time, both for myself and for
clients. I've noticed that the part that seems scariest for people is
the process of signing up for a hosting provider and learning how to
get their web pages online. I've also found that once people can get a
simple introduction to HTML, they feel much more confident about
learning more. I feel that this website fills a need that has mostly
gone unmet until now.
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This website includes a free
download of a simple FTP program.
You can
download and print the PDF version of this
website for free.
The
Resources page has a growing list of links to websites that
provide free tutorials and instructions for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript,
as well as free tools for your website such as slideshow scripts and
much more.
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