Basics for Creating a Website for the first time
Table of Content :
- Introduction
- Define your website's purpose and goals
- Choose a domain name
- Select a web hosting service
- Plan your website's structure and content
- Choose a website builder or CMS
- Design and build your website
- Add features and functionality
- Launch and test your website
- Maintain and update your website
Introduction
Creating a website can seem like a daunting task, but it's easier than ever with the many tools and resources available. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
1. Define your website's pur.pose and goals
First thing you need to do to define your website purpose that why you realized that you should have a website .
The next question is what do you want to achieve with your website?
And who is your target audience?
2. Choose a domain name
Register a unique and memorable domain name first .A custom domain will help you to rank higher in Google Search Engine. (e.g., www.dnarussia.com)
.com , .UK , .PK , .in , .org , .store , .net , .online etc are the custom domains . You can use a registrar like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains . These are the good server providers.
3. Select a web hosting service
Hosting store your online data. So , choose a reliable web host (e.g., Bluehost, HostGator, SiteGround)
Consider factors like storage, bandwidth, and customer support.
There are many hosting plans you can buy according to your website. You can buy hosting for one website and also you can buy hosting for thousands website as well .
4. Plan your website's structure and content
Plan your website structure first then content of the website. Make your mind first that what kind of content you will upload to your website.
You can create a sitemap and wireframe to visualize your website's layout. You can upload your sitemap to Google Search Console.
Develop a content strategy (text, images, videos, etc.)
5. Choose a website builder or CMS
There are many website builders. You can choose your favourite one .
Wix, Squarespace, Weebly (easy to use, drag-and-drop)
.
Content Management Systems (CMS):
WordPress, Joomla, blogger and Drupal (more flexible, requires coding knowledge)
Wordpress and Bloggers are good platforms for the beginners .
6. Design and build your website
After choosing a platform you can design your website theme . If you are a professional you can use HTML and CSS for designing your website theme .If you are a beginner you can download a ready made theme for your website. But your downloaded theme must be responsive. Responsive theme can switch easily across Mobile device and Desktop devices.
Use your chosen website builder or CMS to create pages, add content, and customize your site's design
Make sure your website is mobile-friendly and responsive
7. Add features and functionality
When you complete your website design the add some buttons for clear navigation.
You can add social sharing buttons in Top Header ,in footer and in sidebar as well .
You can add your content categories to Main Manu .
And you can add
Contact forms, Social media for better engagement of your user , integration, E-commerce functionality (if needed)
Use plugins or widgets to enhance your website's features
8. Launch and test your website
Make sure everything is working as expected. Check your all pages, categories ,Tags and social sharing buttons.
Check again your website design, your website sitemap , website pages and over website template as well.
Test for usability, speed, and compatibility issues.
Your website theme must be responsive.
9. Maintain and update your website
If you want to rank higher in Google Search Engine.
Because engagement of users is more necessary. So ,regularly update your content and software
Monitor analytics and fix any issues that arise.
You can use Google Search Console for tracking your audience and analytics of your website.
Conclusion:
If you are a beginner,hope this article will help you to start your website. We have told you some tips for website building .
Hope this will be helpful for you .
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