Your One-Stop Guide to Creating a Website

Free book on how to create a blog or website and make money online.

Watch Video Tutorial on Creating a Website

No matter what company you use to host your site, they are all pretty much the same so don't get stressed out over which company to choose.

Watch this video that shows you how to register a domain and choose a web host so you can create your website.

Step 1: Register a Domain Name

A domain name is the home of your site (yoursite.com, for example). No site can exist without one.

If you're looking for a free domain, forget it. The companies that promote they are free usually have some catch. I got scammed by one once.

Maybe the domain is free the first year and then you end up paying way more than market price the following years. Don't get trapped!

Domain names are dirt cheap and you can usually get a HUGE discount if you register for multiple years.

Go to WebsitePalace.com to register your domain name.

Step 2: Select a Web Host

A web host provides the space for you to create your web pages and email accounts. Just like a domain name, you can't have a website without a host.

Free web hosts are bad. Not only are you limited to what you can do with your site, but the designs are usually amateur-ish and it's nearly impossible to get ranked high in Google, Yahoo, etc.

And if your goal is to make money from your site getting a free listing in Google, Yahoo, etc. is a must!

Web Host for a quick, simple site

Use Website Tonight as your host. It's a point and click building tool with pre-created designs. Your site will be up in a flash and no programming skills needed.

You may be limited with design options, however.

Web Host for a more advanced site with unlimited design flexibility

Use a regular web host (the most popular kind of host) if you want the ability to do anything with your site (design and functionality wise).

There are no templates or builders but you are not restricted in any way with your design and website functionality.

It's best to have Web design software if you choose this hosting option. You can download Nvu for free.

If you start your website at WebsitePalace.com you will get 70+ free website templates when you order. (Download from the Thank You Page after ordering!)

Step 3: More Website Options

Need a Shopping Cart to Sell Products?

WebsitePalace.com has several shopping cart plans to help you take credit card orders from your site.

Want a Blog?

Create a Quick Blog at WebsitePalace. It's quick, cheap and easy.

Want to Create a Forum or Message Board

You still need a domain name and web host as described above, but after that you need to download a forum script. www.phpbb.com has a free forum script you can install.

Want a MySpace-like site with User Interactivity and Profiles?

Unless you are a programmer, it's best to hire someone to create something like this for you. Sites like this are extremely labor intensive and require lots of programming knowledge.

I recommend RentaCoder.com for large projects such as this. You can hire someone to do this for you and RentaCoder helps you find a designer quickly.

Make sure you have your domain name and web host before you using RentaCoder.com.

One-Stop Shopping For Your Website

Get everything you need for a website all at WebsitePalace.com. All new customers receive a free eBook on making money with affiliate programs and 70+ web templates to help with your design! Great for beginners.