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Part 3 - Establish Your Presence
Setting yourself up online is easy!
Get a Domain Name
If you don't already have a name chosen for your web presence, now is the time to do it! With thousands of domains being registered everyday, the domain you want might not be available tomorrow for you if you delay the registration.
A domain should be easy to remember and describe the subject of your site. If you have difficulty thinking of a name, you can always skip this step and think of a name once you have started your site. HostConsole can register your domain name on your behalf. Simply specify your domain name during signup and we will take care of the rest.
Choose a Hosting Package
Selecting a hosting package for your website can be a difficult and often confusing decision. To make this process easier, HostConsole has carefully tailored plans to meet your needs depending on the objective of your website. [Read More]. All our plans have excellent flexibility and upgrades available, which allows the hosting solution to grow as you do.
Build Your Site
Building a website is easy, and there are a few ways in which you can do it. The first method is to use a web page editor like MS FrontPage or DreamWeaver. These allow you to use your mouse to "draw" your website as you would like it to appear. There are also a number of free web development software packages available. Your other option is to code it in HTML using something as simple as NotePad or NoteTab.
Promote your Site
Once your site is built you will want people to see it. With so many web sites now around, it is no longer a case of "build it and they will come" - you need to actively promote your site. A good way to start is by submitting your web site to search engines. Beyond that, we strongly encourage you to talk with fellow webmasters and ask them for advice on the most effective methods.
Now that you've read through our three-part introduction to web hosting, we'd love to assist you further. If you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Care Team. Or, if you're ready to obtain hosting, choose a plan from HostConsole and sign up now - in under 24 hours, you'll be ready to start creating your web site!
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