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Personal Website : Should I Create My Personal Website? Do I Need One? |
People always want to follow the latest thing, be it in fashion, sports, that kind of thing. Websites have become a necessity to almost everyone. Companies, businesses, individuals, even young adults have created personal websites with their respective purposes, be it for profit, or for entertainment.
What one must consider, however, before creating a personal website, are the factors in which must be put to thought before doing so, such as the cost, maintenance, use, web host and so forth.
Firstly, associating with the cost, we must always try to find an affordable host, not spending too much, nor too little. A cheap host does not exactly symbolize a credible reliability rating, but we must always look for value for money deals. Also, regarding the efficiency and server/web host reliability, there are many cases of web hosts not providing the service they had assured other people, some had even shut down and were nowhere to be seen. Keep this note in mind, as if you would like a long-lasting website, this would be the first thing to look for.
Next, would hiring a professional be affordable? Is it the best option? For simple personal websites, we could always pick up the coding, or even use programs, as it is relatively simple. However, when it comes to more complex coding, and when you want it to do a tad more than just providing information, hiring help in doing so would be the best way. Not only in terms of design, but security is also a key factor in assuring a quality website. If the
personal website also acts as a portal for businesses, security would definitely be the issue here.
So, having considered the things to do before building a personal website, do we actually NEED one? If creating one would boost sales or promote positive implications to oneself, then by all means, go ahead and do what’s best. Yet again, planning is the key to success, in everything we do. |
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Choosing a Domain Name |
In this article
you will learn how to chose an effective and
memorable domain name and learn how you can actually
increase traffic by using an old, expired domain name.
In the physical world, you can distinguish a business
because of its structure, window displays, or signs. You can
tell that a bank is a bank, or a clothing store is indeed a
clothing store.
In the Internet, however, it is an entirely different story
altogether. Your domain name is the only clue to your online
business. You do not have visual clues: no location, no
look, and no store design. Instead, users have to type in a
word or a set of words to reach your site.
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The Host |
This installment will deal with finding the right host for
your site; from the free to the very expensive, we will
discuss what your options are so that you can find your "perfect host" .
A host is a server which provides a home for your website on
the World Wide Web. Just as your computer contains all your
files, so a host contains all the files needed to run your
website. Why can’t you just keep all those files on your own
computer? Because that would mean users would have to
connect directly to your computer to see your website. Not a
good idea—it wouldn’t be secure and it would make your
machine run like a tired snail. With a host, you can simply
upload everything you need to the server and your users can
then connect there to see your site. It lets the site run
faster and allows it to have all the security and extras it
needs. . . . |
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How To Have Personal Websites Built For You The Cheap Way |
Normally, if you want to have professional designers custom build your site, you must be prepared to dish out at least a few hundred
dollars. All this can change if you know where to find the best deals, the best designs for the lowest price. Here's a rough guide:
First, you must understand that it is a rip off to get companies to design websites for you. Have you ever seen those advertisements in newspaper classified ad sections that offer a 5-page website at $500? These companies are
established companies with physical locations, therefore they have to increase the amount they charge to pay off some overheads: office rent, designer's wages, advertising costs and so on. . . . |
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Making your Personal website attractive, interesting, engaging and
interactive |
| In this article you will learn the importance designing your
website around your customers and their needs. A websites
form and content is what will determine if a visitor will
stay just a visitor or turn into your next customer. Today
we will discuss how to accomplish the later. . . . |
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Good Design Practices |
| Your website is where your business resides -- it's like the headquarter of an offline company. Hence, it is important to practise good design principles to make sure
your site reaches out to the maximum number of visitors and sells to as many people as possible. . . . |
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Why You Should Use Graphic Templates |
| When it comes to graphics, most Internet marketers shy away from using graphic templates whether it's ebook covers, website layouts or
promotional banners because they firmly believe that by using graphic templates, they are tarnishing their own business. They want to own a unique identity and hence will always find a professional graphic designer to do the job.
Well, you're in for a big surprise! . . . |
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