What are the steps to build a website?

Need a list of steps to build a website? This list of website building steps shows you the major things you need to think about, and illustrates the website building process.

Notice how choosing a domain name isn't the first thing you should do? As you research and plan your site, you may find yourself heading off in a new direction. So don't rush!

Browse the list below and print it out if you like. If you visit some of the other pages on the site to find out more, just click on the "Back" button of your browser to return here.

1. Choose a topic for your site. See this page about how to choose a website niche - or get inspiration from these website ideas.

2. Research keywords for your site. Maybe you're asking... What are keywords?

3. Plan pages for your site based on the keywords you have found.

4. Research ways of making money from your site. Learn how to make money with a website.

5. Think of a domain name.

6. Find a webhost and domain name provider - some packages offer you an "all in one" deal. Here are some tips on web hosting for beginners.

7. Plan the look of your website, using templates - either free, or designed specially for you.

8. Write and build your home page.

9. Write and build your site's web pages.

10. Track traffic, and wait for visitor numbers to build.

11. Work on getting links from other sites to your website.

12. Apply to join affiliate programs or Google Adsense, for example, and start to put money making links on your site.

13. Keep growing your site, offering constant, fresh value for your visitors.

Feeling overwhelmed?

Most sites bite the dust through pure boredom - as well as zero traffic. Why waste your time, energy, and money?

If you've read my comments about what online business is on my home page, you'll begin to understand that although these steps to build a website seem... ahem... a little boring at first glance...

If you're dealing with a topic you love - planning and research isn't a chore!