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Yes, you can build your own website in one day or less, but, the more preparation you do ahead of time, the easier it will be. This is because, if you have never built a website before, it takes quite a lot of time to sign up for a lot of the things you’ll need. More importantly, the more research you do ahead of time, the better. My advice is to do the preliminary steps first. Especially doing research on keywords and themes.
I can build a new website from the ground up in a matter of minutes. This is because I already have an account with PayPal that I use to pay for the domain name. I already have an account with NameCheap where I register the domain name. I already have an account with HostGator, on whose computer my site will exist. I already have FTP software I know how to use with dexterity, and I’m pretty good with PhotoShop for making header graphics. I have a Google AdSense account for monitization, etc. etc. If you’re a virgin webmaster, gathering all these tools together will take a while.
The best advice I can give is not to rush it. On the other hand, it’s also a mistake to wait until everything is polished to perfection before you begin. If you did that, you’ll probably never accomplish anything. Therefore, move carefully and deliberately, but move. A wise man once told me, “You don’t have to get it perfect; you just have to get it moving.”
Only you know your reasons for building a website, so only you can figure out the best way to proceed. This tutorial was based on a presentation I gave to a group of travel writers, so many of the examples I give are slanted in that direction. If you’re here because you want to make money as an internet marketer using AdSense and affiliate products, the method I describe is no less valid.
The instructions on how to start up your own website are based on my successes and failures. I built my first website in the mid 1990s before there was Dreamweaver or FrontPage. I used a new program called Hot Dog. Since then I have no idea how many hundreds of domains I’ve registered and how many thousands of pages I’ve put online. I’m quite pleased that one of my most recent websites achieved a #8 ranking on Google for its primary keywords within four days of my registering the new domain. I say this not to brag, but so you’ll realize my methods are proven effective for you to use.
I’ve arranged this website building tutorial in steps numbered from 1 to 10. Depending on your skills, you may be able to skip some of them and only focus on the specific details you need to know more about.
If you’re ready to proceed, then go to Step 1 - Setting Your Goals.
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