Developing Your Website, Step by Step.
The list on the right breaks down all the necessary segments of the process of putting together your website. However, they don’t have to be done in that order. For example, you may pick out a template before settling on a domain name, but obviously everything will have to come together before the site goes live. Below is a brief overview of the different areas.
▪ Acquire a domain name.
▪ Gather your content.
▪ Choose a template design.
▪ Produce the site.
▪ Choose your hosting options.
▪ Install your site live on the web.
▪ Pay me!
▪ Gather your content.
▪ Choose a template design.
▪ Produce the site.
▪ Choose your hosting options.
▪ Install your site live on the web.
▪ Pay me!
You’ll want to pick a domain name for your site, this is the “www.yoursite.com” that you type into the address bar on your browser to navigate the web. Here is a link to an article with some tips on picking a domain name for your self or your business. More…
Custom designed site graphics, and the underlying code required for proper display in your browser, can cost several thousand dollars. By using predesigned templates, that expense is eliminated. This is the source of the biggest cost savings. It is then a simple matter of plugging in your content. Find out more about this, and links to where you can purchase beautiful website templates for only $10 to $50 on the Templates page.
Once you have chosen your template, and assembled your content, I will begin the process of producing your website. Right from the beginning your site will be installed live, on a temporary development site that I use for production and testing. This will allow you to see your site take shape, and we can communicate via email or phone until everything is to your liking.
Now that your site is ready to go, if you have not already, you will need to decide on a domain name, and on your hosting preference. More information can be found about both of these topics on their respective pages. The pricing page contains development scenarios, including options available and their price.
