I think we have the ezinearticles
thing covered for now. More advanced
stuff later.
For now I recommend that you practice
writing some articles.
And if you don't want to write articles?
What to do then?
Easy. Outsource it.
Where? www.elance.com
Or other places. Basically, there are
people out there who will write your
articles for you, for a price, of course.
So let's move on to some website basics.
What does it take to get your own
first website?
Not as much as you think it takes...
You need two main things:
A domain name, and a hosting service.
Here's what I'm using (and I'm very
happy with them):
You can get your domain names
at www.GoDaddy.com
They're easy, and very reasonably
priced, and I will walk you through
the exact process.
Here's how:
1. Go to Godaddy.com
2. Go to one of the fields that says
"search for domain name here"
3. Type in the domain name you
want and hit return.
4. If it's available, you're in luck.
If not, look below and check out some
of the suggestions. You might like
one of them. If not, repeat
step 3 with another domain name,
and another, until you find one
that is available.
CAUTION: Sometimes, it looks like
a domain name is available, but it's
a premium domain name. You can tell,
because it says so and there's a big
price attached. NOrmal Domain names
cost about 9.99 plus a 20 cent fee
each. And that's good for a year!
5. You can search for more
domain names and have them added
to your list at the bottom of
the page.
6. When you're ready, scroll down
till you see "proceed to checkout"
and click on that.
7. On the next page, they'll try
to sell you more domain names.
Just click on
"No thanks. Continue to Checkout."
8. On the next page, if you don't
yet have a GoDaddy Account, click
the third option:
I want to create a GoDaddy account.
And then follow instructions.
If you already have a Godaddy account,
just log in.
9. Next, you'll see
Registration and Checkout Options
Look at the various options. Go for
the basic ones. You don't need much.
First, check the length you want.
I tend to buy them one year at a time,
but if it's your name or something,
you may want to get two so you don't
have to worry about it.
I've also heard that search engines
like domains that are registered for
longer durations. Don't ask me how
they know. I don't want to know.
Also, click uncertified, and DO NOT
add hosting!
10. Right underneath that box, there are
three options.
The first one will be of great interest
to you:
It says: If you're hosting these domains
elsewhere...
Remember that. Because once you'll
have your hosting service, this is where
you can easily and quickly set things
up so that they will automatically work
together with your hosting service.
Just click on that and you'll find a
field where you can fill in the information
you will have gotten from your hosting
service.
For now, let's scroll down.
About type of registration, you can
either select "Standard" which will work
fine, or you can pay more and get privacy
protection and some other stuff -- for a
price. You don't really need it.
Right underneath that box, it asks you
for your Checkout Preference.
Please be sure to check
"No thanks. I'm ready to checkout."
Then click on "continue"
If you pick "customize your order"
you'll end up totally confused and
spend tons of needless money.
I did that when I first started and
it took me a long time to get out of
all the things I signed up for
unwittingly and never even used or
knew I had.
So just go with "No Thanks."
11. Next, you'll be taken to
your shopping cart.
Check and make sure you want everything
in it.
Select your payment method.
And make sure to check the box
that you agree with their rules
and regulations (and make sure you
read them first).
Then hit "Checkout Now"
and either you're done or it
asks you to confirm. It varies
and I haven't figured out when works
which way, but if it asks to confirm
you just do, and you're done.
Congratulations. You've just bought
your domain name.
Or at least now you'll know how to
do it when you're ready.
Enough for today.
Next time:
How to get a Hosting Service.
If you can't wait, go to
http://www.myfavoritewebhost.info
and just sign up (get the "baby" plan,
not the "hatchling." Unless you're
sure you'll never want more than one
domain name.
It's a great deal, and they're a
pleasure to deal with.
http://www.myfavoritewebhost.info
If you're in a hurry, go to the
P.S. for a quick tip!
Meanwhile, have fun buying
domain names, and see you
in a few.
Take care, and have a great day.
Elisabeth
P.S.: Okay, now here's a quick tip
for you if you're impatient:
I'll elaborate on this and go over
it in more detail next time, but
just quickly for now:
You can actually get your
web host FIRST. Then, when you buy
your domain name, when you get to
the place where it asks if you're
hosting your domains elsewhere,
you can just click on that and
fill in the information you'll get
from your web host (name server info).
You'll know what that is when you
read the welcome email from
Hostgator.
Here it is again if you want to take
a look and sign up:
http://www.myfavoritewebhost.info
Good luck!
Elisabeth Kuhn
P.O. Box 17912
Richmond, VA
23226
US
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