Building your Web Site

For most people this is the greatest challenge.   If you know what you are doing and then you should forgo this section.  

You can answer this question by answering three questions.   If you know what you are doing and then you should forgo this section.  

How computer literate are you?   If you can work with spreadsheets, are good with most computer programs and are prepared to learn, then you should consider developing the site yourself.  

How complicated will the site be?   If its just a few pages of information with some images then its low level and you can either develop it yourself or use an online builder tool.   On the other hand if you wants lots of special features, a professional look and feel and it will have lots of user interaction then you will need to get it developed by a professional.  

How quickly do you want your site up and running?   If you want a fairly simple site and want it up and running quickly then you can use an online builder.  

Want a specialist site such as a eshop or forum?   You need to read the specialist site section which covers this area.  

How do I Choose?


Low Computer Literacy/Want it Quickly/Low-Medium Complexity.   Choose an Online WebSite Builder.  

Medium-High Computer Literacy/Prepared to Learn/Not a Major Rush.   Choose a Website Publishing Program.  

What Next?


Now you need to choose a domain name.  

Choosing a Domain Name
How to build your Web Site
Choosing a Web Hosting Package
Reaching Your Audience - Getting Visitors to your Site