Welcome!  You have stumbled upon one of the few web development tutorial sites that encourage you to GET THE FACTS before you create a website.

Finally, a site that breaks down the A-B-C’s of website building, blogging, making money online and more!

What You Need to Start Your Website

There are two things you absolutely must have to build a website:

1) A domain name (yoursite.com or yoursite.net, etc.)

2) A web host

However, before you just jump into the website creation process, you should define the type of site you want so you choose the right kind of web host for your needs.

It’s All About The Web Hosting

While the domain name registration process is the same at almost every registrar, the hosting options can be different. That’s why you need to understand what each host offers before signing up.

Regular Website Hosting

A regular host is the most common type of hosting plan people choose to create their websites. It’s also the most flexible.

You will be able to create an unlimited amount of web pages (within your account’s space limit). In addition, you can add advanced features such as a chat room, forum, shopping cart, user interaction (profiles, memberships, etc).

You can use web editing software with this option or you can create your pages from scratch by hand coding HTML / CSS.

Template Builder Hosting

This type of website hosting is the easiest to use because no software or programming is needed. Pre-created website templates are provided for you and creating your web pages is as easy as pointing and clicking your mouse.

However, with the ease of use you may find some space and technical limitations. Again, make sure you’ve defined the purpose of your site first. Template builder hosting is best for simple, personal sites.

Have You Planned Enough for Your Website?

Planning and doing the necessary research is crucial, especially if you want to make money online. Don’t just jump into creating your website. Take some time determining the best topic.

I just created a new site called 2 Plan a Website that focuses on selecting the right topic, the different kinds of websites and common mistakes people make.

Make sure you read 2 Plan a Website before you begin creating your website!

Google Can Fund Your Website

Do you hate the idea of having to pay to create a website?  Sure, we’d all like them to be free, but the reality of it is, you limit your site’s potential and longevity if you use a free web host.  I’ll never make that mistake again.

Not to mention the condition of many of these companies offering free websites is sometimes uhhh…let’s just say unstable.

You read my story above, right?

So the solution to your problem is to get Google to help you fund your website. I did! Now they fund much more than my site.

Want proof? See one of my commission checks and then learn more about Google Adsense.

Need Ideas for Making Money With a Website?

Not sure how you can make money online? This article briefly discusses some of the more popular ways people earn revenue with their websites and blogs.

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