Building a Web Site, Easy

If you have never built a web site before and would like to start your own web page, do your own website design, we invite you to read this 4-step guide to creating your own web site.

This is not an extensive list, but an overview of a few steps that will help you get started.

4 steps to follow:

1. Choose and register a domain name (For example www.OnlineKingdoms.com).
2. Purchase web hosting.
3. Outline your content.
4. Choose who will build your web site.

1. Register your domain name

If you haven't already done so, you can perform a free search for domain names (i.e. enter your desired name such as www. Online Kingdoms .com) that are available for you to use. To get started, visit the domain name search page.

Once you find a domain name that you like, it is important that you register your domain name right away to secure ownership.

2. Purchase web hosting

Many companies offer hosting services, but OnlineKingdoms.com™ offers you web hosting solutions with knowledgeable customer service reliable service, excellent customer service and no hidden fees.

3. Outline your content

Categories & navigation

First, decide what information you want to include in your web site and organize it into categories/sections. For example, your pricing information would be found under the "Services" section.

After doing this with all of your information, you will have the main links (or navigation) that will be used on your web site.

Note: Do not offer a section that has not been developed. The worst thing you can do to your Web site (and your corporate image) is to post an "Under Construction" message on any given page.

Home page

When you have finished organizing the categories and information, decide what will be featured on the home page. Take into consideration who your visitors will be and what information they will be looking for.

Errors & broken links

Use a spell-check program and invite your family and friends to help you review your site. They will find spelling and grammar errors or broken links that you may have missed. Make a habit to correct all errors immediately.

4. Choose a web site builder

You are now ready to put your information online and will need to decide who will do this for you.

An affordable and convenient option is to create a Web site through OnlineKingdoms.com™, which allows you to pick a Web site template; add your own photos or graphics; and type in your own text.

We recommed this option if you are building a web site for the first time, or if you want to be able to easily edit your web site online from any location, without having to purchase software.

If you coose to build a web site "from scratch" by yourself, you'll still need to register a domain name and purchase web hosting. We have a few tips that should help you develop your web site and graphics:

• Use Dreamweaver by Macromedia to build or to update your site.
• Keep animated graphics to a minimum
• Take advantage of Adobe Photoshop's"save for web" options to optimize graphics for web use.
• Keep in mind that large graphics increase loading times (especially for dial-up connections).
• Use pictures that are relevant to your site's content.
• Save logos (and graphics with text/words) in .gif format to avoid jagged edges.
• Save photos (and graphics with gradients) in .jpg format.
• Always check to make sure all of your links and graphics are coded properly.
• Consider taking an online-training course to learn more about developing web sites.

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