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How Do I Build A Web Presence?
In this part of the Guide To Website Hosting we explain the process you need to follow,
from start to finish, to establish a successful presence on the Web.
Chapters
- What is a Web site?
- How do I build a web presence?
- What is Web hosting?
- Which Website host package will best fit my needs?
- What is e-commerce?
Choosing a Domain Name for your site
The first thing you need to do when establishing a Web presence is decide on a Domain Name. Choosing the right Domain Name is very important, as it directly affects how easy it is for potential visitors to find your site. Try for something that's easy to recognize, easy to remember, and to easy to guess. For example, if your business is "Turtle Consulting" then "turtleconsulting.com" would be a good Domain Name since it's logical, easy to remember, and easy to spell. It's also a good idea to think of alternate Domain Names in case the first one you think of is already taken.
If you are not planning on building your Web site right away, you might still want to consider registering your Domain as soon as possible. Thousands of Domain Names are registered every day, and there's no guarantee that yours will still be around when you decide to build your site.
Select a Website Hosting Plan That's Right for You
Most people start by browsing through the hosting plan descriptions on this site. We offer a plan for everyone, but it's not always easy to decide which one is for you. Here are some tips to help narrow down your choices:
If you plan on selling anything from your Web site, take a look at our plans. All our E-Pro plans are e-commerce ready.
Consider the Pro plans if you're an individual.
Consider the Pro Elite, E-Pro or Advanced plans if the site is for a business.
Our Hosting Services have many features to help you establish your site with the things you need to have a successful web site. We can help you decide on a hosting plan, answer any questions you might have, and even walk you though the order process.
When you have decided which Website hosting plan best meet your needs, click on the " Sign Up " button on that plan's page to start the ordering process. Placing the order is easy and your site will be up and running in a matter of minutes.
Build and Publish Your Web site
Building your own Web site can be very gratifying, but doesn't have to be very difficult. There are currently a lot of software packages available - such as Microsoft FrontPage 2000/2002 - that make creating and publishing your Web site relatively quick and painless. ABDH.Net supports the use of most Web site design and publishing tools.
If you find that you need help publishing your site, or are interested in more advanced web site features, we provide extensive online documentation as well as excellent Technical Support by both phone and e-mail.
Promote Your Web Site
To really succeed on the Web, you need more than just a Web site. You need "traffic" - a steady stream of visitors coming to check out your products, services, information, and everything else you offer online. In order to draw people to your site, you need to be listed in the Web's most popular search engines and Web directories. A service like our Submission Service can help you get traffic to your site by listing your site with search engines and the most popular directories making your Website more easy to find online.
Analyze the Results
The success of a Web site is generally measured by how many visitors it gets. Our Web servers automatically log each time someone accesses one of your Web pages. Looking at these logs can tell you how much traffic your site gets, how popular different parts of your site are, and when your site is the busiest. Analyzing your traffic can even give you an idea of which parts of your site may need to be improved or expanded.
Our plans come with tools that you can use to help you analyze your traffic. Once you become a customer of ours, it is easy to log into our control panel and access current site statistics.
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