Some hosts use
cpanel, a built in service for FTP (file transfer protocol) which
is the way you upload and manage files on your website. Otherwise you
need to download a free FTP program such as
Filezilla
to manage your files.
So your first task is to shop for your host. Do a search on web hosts and compare prices and features. See:
How To Choose The Best Web Hosting Service
Choosing A Good Web Hosting Company
So your first task is to shop for your host. Do a search on web hosts and compare prices and features. See:
How To Choose The Best Web Hosting Service
Choosing A Good Web Hosting Company
Getting Started Step By Step
1. Choosing A Web Host
The first step is easy. You need a web host; a place to put your web page. There are many companies that host websites. Most hosts offer a range of services. Shopping for a host is like shopping for anything else. You need to compare services, prices, reliability, and quality of service.Some hosts include domain name as part of their fee. The domain name is the name of your website such as "http://mywebsitename.com" A consideration is the cost of hosting plus domain name fees. Some hosts charge seperate fees for hosting and domain names. Some combine the two.
4. Add Video, Sound, Flash
See the Extras page.4. Add Graphics And Artwork
See the Graphics design page.2. Outline Your Goals For Your Site
This may be the hardest and most
tedious part of the process. You need to define the purpose of your
site. Make an outline like you would for an essay or other document.
This will help you organize your site and make it easier to order it
to individual pages. This step is very important and should be done
before creating any pages.
Define what page elements you want use such as artwork, video, audio or other components. Don't use too many page elements. Less is always more and keeps your site tidy and clean. Too many elements can confuse your visitors and turn them off.
You may want to make paper sketches of your pages to visualize what they will look like. This will make it easier to create your pages. See:
Planning Your Website's Layout
Website Layout - Tips & Tricks
Planning Your First Website - Your Site Layout
Using Attention Maps In Web Page Layout
Define what page elements you want use such as artwork, video, audio or other components. Don't use too many page elements. Less is always more and keeps your site tidy and clean. Too many elements can confuse your visitors and turn them off.
You may want to make paper sketches of your pages to visualize what they will look like. This will make it easier to create your pages. See:
Planning Your Website's Layout
Website Layout - Tips & Tricks
Planning Your First Website - Your Site Layout
Using Attention Maps In Web Page Layout