Start a website

You want to start a website. And in this section of the site, you'll find ultra-simple guides telling you how to do it.

There's quite a lot to learn, particularly if you want to build a quality site - but you know, the essentials remain the same, and I've boiled down all the information you should know into bite-sized pieces. It's all quite logical, really ;)

Discover how web sites are built up, how to choose a niche that's just right for you - as well as where to find a web host you're happy with.

And I've also included some tips and instructions that should help you get started!

Building a website - a bird's eye view
Ever wondered just how websites are built over time?

This guide takes you through the process from a non-technical point of view, from the first step of thinking about a topic for your website, through growing your site to get traffic, to making money.

Steps to build a website
Here's a more detailed list of steps to build a website that you can print out and think about.

Instructions on how to build a website
More info and examples - video and written - about how to build your site, make money from it, and give your visitors what they're looking for.

Choose a website niche
If you'd like to discover your own website building topic with which you can be successful, try these tips which will show you how to find your niche and discover its potential on the web.

Don't forget the website ideas section of the site, where you can find examples of the sorts of things people build sites about.

Web hosting for beginners
Before you begin your site, you'll need to think about where to host it. So how will you find a web host? Check out three options available to you.

Website tips
A selection of common sense ideas and tips for budding website builders!

SBI hosted websites
More about the website building system I use to build most of my sites.

What are keywords?
A primer about keywords - if you don't know what they are, here's where you can find out.

How easy is it to start a website?

If you'd like to start building a successful website, you must be prepared to put in some time and effort.

As you'll see in the pages above, the process itself doesn't have to be complicated - but it won't happen overnight.

Once you've started your site, you'll find that the major job is adding fresh content to your website on a regular basis. You want your site to grow - and to get more and more visitors, of course!

As you read through the tips above, don't forget that once you have got started - you'll need to keep going :)

So follow the most important advice:

• Before you start a website, choose a topic that you like and know something about
• Research your niche and income earning potential carefully before you start
• Get your own domain name and hosting - not a freebie site

Wishing you success!