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hi guys......
i'm thinking of having my own website... but havent a clue where to start..please help if you can!
any info would b greatly welcomed!
cheers claire xx

I've emailed you, Claire

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1. Learn Html -- I know..... I promised no programming right? You don't have to be an expert, but at least learn the basics. Below are a few sites that might help......







2. Invest in a web design program -- It doesn't really matter which one you buy but get something. Microsoft FrontPage is decent for beginners. Dreamweaver is better but is a little tough for newbies. The main two reasons for getting web design software are.....

a. so you don't have to type
for every picture! Talk about a quick way to los? interest in your business! and....

b. so you can use templates! which brings me to my next point......


3. Use Templates! -- Yes, great, ok, uh huh........ Some web designers will tell you that templates are cheating. I say that anything I can use to focus on my business instead of my Html I fully support! The great thing about templates is that you can focus on adding content to your site and not worry about how to get picture 'A' in space 'T' using Html. Choose one that you feel will fit the theme of your site (i.e. if you have a flower site don't choose the "medieval" template). Templates range from fr?e to hundreds of dollars...... I have seen these quality sites with great templates....... but look around and see what You like.

FreeSiteTemplates.com
BearCreative.com
APlusTemplates.com
PowerSiteSystem.com (this one is a full content management system)

4. Use fr?e scripts -- There are many sites out there that have fr?e Html and java scripts that you are welcome to use. Most authors just ask that you give them cred?t. Below are a few of them......

HTMLBasix.com
DynamicDrive.com
BoogieJack.com


5. Know your colors! -- Pick a color scheme and stick with it. There's nothing that screams "I'm new at this!" more than every page being different colors randomly. If you don't know how to change colors go back to:

HTMLGoodies.com

Another handy tool for reference is:

Theodora.com

6. Link Every Page Home -- Every page in your site should have a link to your main page. Remember, search engines index pages inside your site too..... if a visitor finds your site from one of these pages don't leave them stranded! Link Home.

7. Help Others -- "The web helps those who help others" is so very true. Help other people do well and you too will do well. Know when to offer advice and when to receive it. (I know it has nothing to do with Html but I'd thought I'd mention it.)

That's it for now. Of course these are only some of the basic tips for starting out. You will naturally learn more as you get into running your business.... use your newly acquired knowledge as you learn it and soon you will be beating all the "big dogs".

Have Fun!





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About The Author
Keith Bryan is the owner of WorkAtHome-101.net a site dedicated to teaching the little guy how to compete in the world of online business. For more tips visit: WorkAtHome-101.net. He is also a proud team leader in SFI home business. Ch?ck it out at: SFI Marketing Group.

I do Web Design, Domain Name management, Hosting etc, Email me & we can discuss what you need

Hi Claire,

Sent you an email...

I'm a professional adult webmaster based in Southampton, and may be able to help you.

Tom