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Learning web page design can be difficult but you do not have to do it all yourself with this how to lesson. With just a few tips and a bit of html knowledge, you’ll be creating pages lik a true webmaster.

First – Why Do You Want to Build a Site?

You need to ask yourself this question; Is my website going to be for personal use such as sharing information with my family and friends or is it to use as a platform for my small business, etc.?

Next – Make a Plan

You need to decide the look and feel of your new website along with what type information for content. Do a search online and look at websites others have created similar to your idea. Then, find the ones that seem to flow, are fast loading, and easy to navigate.

How to Start a Website Using Software

To start a website with a WYSIWYG ( what you see is what you get ) software program, you’ll find plenty to choose. One of the favorites, although a more expensive one, on the market today is Dreamweaver. This web design program is fairly easy to learn and does a lot of the work for you.

Getting a Domain Name

Once you have an idea of the type site you want to design and are familiar with the software system, you’ll need a domain name, or known as a URL. Your domain should be named with something as close to your website theme as possible. Be careful in choosing a URL people can easily type in their web browser and will remember.

Hosting

Another important step in how to start a website is to find a hosting company and Internet registrar. I won’t go deeply into this step but there are many find ISP companies online and many will offer to register and host your new site. If you are a beginner try to find one who will take your hand and walk you through the process.

How to Start a Website?

Well, this is not going to teach you everything but it will get you going as a beginner website design novice. Take one step at a time, find as many online tutorials as possible or find a good package to buy to learn web design from home.

Hope this helps and I appreciate your stopping by. Now you know a little more about how to start a website.