Title: Web Development Basics: Ready to go online and don't know where to start?

Written by: Centauria Design

1. Get Internet Access. If you are reading this article online, you probably have Internet Access already. Many choices are available today: dial-up (slowest and probably the least expensive), cable, DSL, satellite, etc. Shop around and ask your Internet-savvy friends for a recommendation.

2. If you are serious about your online business, invest in your own domain name. Think of your domain as the most important part your online identity. See our article about other domain name considerations.

3. Find good hosting company. When you purchase a domain name, you will probably get "free parking" with it. You will have to find a host for your domain in order to upload your website on line and to have your own email
(yourname@yourdomain.com) boxes. Good hosting plans come with at least 10 email boxes, guaranteed up-time, phone and email support, anti-spam filters and website statistics. Choosing your host is serious decision. Shop around for a reliable hosting company with good customer support or ask a web professional to assist you with it. Your host is a major partner in your online business.

4. Design and upload your website. If you can afford it, work with professionals. There are many things to learn and follow in the web development field and your online competition is serious. Working with professionals will save you lots of time and help you to avoid many mistakes. When looking for professional web designer, try to find one that understands search engine optimization. Basic search engine optimization is one of the least expensive ways to bring quality traffic to your website. We know several business owners that had their websites up and running for years without making it on search engine's first pages even under their own unique names. Effectively they had wasted time creating their websites, because no one could find them. If you cant find your own website using search engines, how can your clients possibly find you?

At Centauria Web Design we are happy to answer all your questions regarding logistics of going online and help you with establishing your online presence. For more information about our services be sure to check our homepage, portfolio of work and testimonials from satisfied clients.