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by: DarrelHawes
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If you want to launch your own website but are unsure what to do first, pay attention to the following list.

The first course of action is to get a domain name. There is a great deal of misinformation on this subject, so you may want to peruse the following criteria before settling on a domain name.

Select a domain ending with a .com.

Easy to spell.

Not likely to be misunderstood by a listener.

Does not include numeric characters or dashes

Is memorable.

Accurately describes what you offer for sale.

Of course, there are a couple of exceptions you should know. For example, if your site is a personal blog (whether business-oriented or not), then it is common practice to use your name even in those cases in which it is not easy to spell.

Another of the criteria which is not a hard and fast rule is the "descriptive name" rule. Though that generally makes the most sense, many successful sites have broken that rule. The most important consideration is to put yourself in the prospect's shoes and what motivates him or her.

Your second step is to find a good web host and sign up for a hosting plan. Ask your colleagues who they recommend. There are also online forums which devote considerable space to the question of which web host is the best.

Third, set up your site. Your basic decision here is whether to go with a traditional "static" site or a blog. Blogging software is becoming incredibly popular and easier to use every day, and platforms such as Wordpress can be adapted for many different purposes.

The fourth step is to put up content on your site. If you selected a blog format for your site, you will be pleased at how simple this step is.

Fifth, you will want to set up a schedule and program for promoting your site. After all, what good is having a website if no one knows about it? Some ways you can promote your site include article marketing, video marketing, viral friend scripts, press releases, forum marketing, and blog commenting.

Putting up a website can be quite taxing but can also reward you in more ways than you might realize.

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