Domain Name:

Choosing A Domain Name (name of your site).
This is the first step to do. Choose any name you like then check to see if it available. There is a cost for registering domain names and prices vary greatly depending on which company you choose. Typically you would register your name for a year but there are longer contracts available. I can do your domain search and step you through the process for a small fee.

Layout:

I build normal website's (html), custom Flash website's or a mixture of both.
You can use my templates to help with your decision. I also suggest surfing the web for a site that you like, save the URL (http://...) and send it to me.

Images:

How Many Images Do You Want On Your Site?
This will vary greatly depending on what type of site your building. The very basics are your logo and a background image.

Logo:

Do You Have Or Need To Make A Business Logo?
Every site needs a logo. It's your way of standing out from others. It can be simple or an extravagant flash production. Either way it will be your unique image identifying your business. If you already have one that's great. If you don't I can make one for you at a very reasonable price.

Linking:

How Will You Link To Other Pages?
Linking to other pages seems like a no brainer but you do have a few choices in this area. In your header you can use text or rollover links (images that change when your curser rolls over them) for linking to your sites main pages. Then use regular text links in the body of your pages. If your site is going to have a lot of pages then using Drop Down Menu's is also a good option.

Number Of Pages:

How Many Pages Do You Need?
Typical pages are: Home, Photo Album, Contact, Terms, Policy, About Us, and Maps. Of course you can have as many as you like but keep in mind that you want your visitors to easily find what they are looking for.

Sales:

Are You Going To Sell Services Or Items?
If your site is going to offer services or items for sale you will need an online payment method. I suggest Paypal. I think they are the quickest and easiest way to receive payments.

Colors:

What Colors Will You Use?
If you already know the colors your going to use that's great but if not you can search the web for more ideas.

Guestbook:

Do You Want A Guestbook?
Guest Books are typically used on personal sites but can be used on any site. Some Guest Books are free but usually display ads unless you pay a fee.

Site Hosting:

Where Will You Host Your Site?
When your site has been completed you will need to put it somewhere so that others can view it. The company that holds your website's files on their server (computer) for others to view would be your host.

Updates:

How Will You Update Your Site?
Updating can be done by you. This is the best option if you have the software and the experience or I can do it for you at a very reasonable rate. We also offer setup of Content Management Systems (CMS) which will allow you to edit selected pages or areas of your website online at your convenience.This is a great option if you host with us and need frequent updates.

Meta Tags:

Meta Tags for Search Engines.
These are the words and code that search engines use to find your site. They are embeded into your source code and should refer to the context of your site. I will help you with this.

Disk Space:

The Host (company) that you choose to upload your website's files to will keep them on their server (computer). The amount of space you choose to purchase on that server is called "Disk Space" or "Storage Size". If you use Windows Explorer and want to figure out how much space you will need you can right click on the folder that holds all of your site files and select "Properties". Generally, you should purchase 50% more than needed to insure enough space for future additions to your website but with most hosts you can purchase more later if needed.