Step 1: Register a Domain Name
Before you even think about building your website, you should register a domain name. A domain name is the thing that looks like this: "yourdomain.com".Your domain name represents the URL (or permanent web address) of your website. Therefore, when anyone types in "yourdomain.com" , they will see your website.You register your domain name through a domain name registrar or hosting provider. You simply check that your preferred domain name is available, then register it (online).Domain names are registered on an annual basis, and you can usually register it many years in advance.
Step 2: Get a Web Host
Step 2: Get a Web Host
A web host (or hosting provider), is a company that makes your website available for the world to see. They have the equipment and technical skills to make sure your website is available to the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Choose your hosting provider carefully - a good host will have excellent support. A bad host can have almost no support at all! If you're new to creating websites, good support can reduce the stress that comes from doing something for the first time.Also, some web hosts have an online website builder.
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