Part I: Getting Started

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

I have been pursuing the quest of building a better Web site for years. I am sure you wish to learn to do the same. For starters, you have probably visited many other sites. Consequently, you already have some general ideas about what you want to communicate with your own site and an grasp of how it will be used.

As you will see in just a minute, understanding your site's goals and objectives is vitally important to its success. However, it is also important to realize that you do not have to spend a fortune or invest a tremendous amount of time to find great resources to help you build your site! Resources so you can have your site up and running quickly and without the hassle of conducting a search for a Web site design firm.
So read on:
This guidebook provides you with a wealth of strategic, practical information that will help you make your choices and then make the most of your own Web site.
1. Where Do I Begin?
What's the order of events here? How do you go from an interesting idea to a full-fledged winning Web site? Here is a quick list of what is involved in the arrangement and execution of your Website and how this manual will help. Each step is covered in detail throughout this guide and resources to help you continue in your mission to craft the perfect Web site are incorporated at the end.
Describe it. Defining your site. It is critical that you understand your goals, objectives; and work to ensure that the site you plan for can deliver the desired results. Issues like what it will include, how it will be arranged, what it's meant to accomplish, can often be the most problematic challenge. You will read about how to strategically approach your Website and how to create an organized view from the top.
Name it. On the Web, sites are accessed by an online address or domain name. You need to come up with one for your site that is easy to say, spell and remember. Moreover, you need a name that is not already being used.
Compile it. That means building content and coming up with a design that works well for you and your business. You will find this section is loaded with useful ideas for building the right site for you. From posting useful content to processing credit card orders online, everything you need to consider is included here.
Publish it. Next, you take the Web address you have set up and publish your pages to that address. It is sort of like moving your belongings into your new home or office.
Market it. Once your site is up and running, it is time to get the promotional machine in gear. Everything from registering with the search engines to e-mail marketing, it will all be discussed in this section.
Fine tune it. Good Web sites are not like traditional marketing collateral pieces that are updated only quarterly or annually. They are more of an ongoing process that changes and grows as you learn what works and what does not. This section briefs you on what to do post-launch to ensure your site remains effective.
Now its time to get started! The rest of this guide details the first 4 steps and gets you well on your way to building a winning Web site! Good luck.
More To Come...Part I of VI

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