Ok, the Clippies Fayre website is now fully up and running after using the wonderful program Xsite Pro 2.
After my last entry, I took a few days away from the computer (shock, gasp horror) to spend some time with my family and it was time well spent.  However it’s time to get back on the Internet Marketing trail and really nail down what needs to be done.

So, the website is now completed, feel free to visit it here, comments and constructive criticism appreciated always, just post a comment.

So for the first time in the websites history, we have a proper  index both on the left and right hand side, user friendly interface, gorgeous graphics and layout – everything a happy visitor would be please to see on a website – I would have thought anyway.

Also, one of the things I could NEVER figure out properly was how to get a popup window to appear exactly the way I wanted.  Not a problem now as XSite Pro 2 has a built in wizard that takes you by the hand and leads you step by step through the creation process – an absolute breeze I must say.

Ok, happy visitors are good, what’s even better is actually GETTING them to your site in the first place.
The great thing about XSite pro 2 is it even has SEO covered.  Once a page has been created and you have entered your keywords, you then go on to create the content on the page.  Once these steps are done, you can enter an easy to understand analytics page which points out where your SEO is strong, or alternatively flags up where you have gone wrong.  It even tells you how to fix your page(s) to make your site super Search Engine friendly – Very cool.

Ok, visit the site, let me know what you think, and if you have any questions or want more information from me personally, drop me a comment here and I will respond sooner rather than later

Cheers,

Paul.

Konquer Kompozer was released at the end of 2008 and is being pitched as the definitive video training for newcomers and seasoned website creators alike. Many web authors are aware of how to create basic websites but there has never been any kompozer video training that has promised to cover all of the aspects to a degree that every feature of the software is taught in an easy to follow and descriptive tutorial format.  An all in “Kompozer guide” if you will.

Consisting of 12 video modules, covering the features of Kompozer from basic installation and configuration through to the more advanced features such as using cascading style sheets for page layout instead of the usual table formatting methods that are more commonly used.  The narrator and author of the video training is also very easy to understand and takes you through each and every part of Kompozer step by step.  The presentation is methodical and follows a logical path from taking you from complete beginner to an advanced webmaster in a relatively short period of time.

I think as word spreads about Konquer Kompozer, more people may take the opportunity to use the free Kompozer HTML software instead of opting for the expensive commercial solutions such as Dreamweaver and now they have a viable option to learn how to use it instead of aimlessly clicking buttons and hoping for the best.

Of course there are and always will be the free alternatives available on the internet that you can look at to try and learn the art of HTML coding and website design, but this method can be laborious and time consuming for those of us that don’t really have the time to piece together random information and just want the solution to be available in one spot with an actual path of learning laid out for them.

The main drawback to the Konquer Kompozer video training is that the size of the file download exceeds 300MB.  This won’t be a problem for those with broadband or cable connections to the internet, but those unfortunate to still be on a dial up solution may want to look elsewhere to satisfy their Kompozer video training needs.

Ok so in the previous article, we discussed the various domain names and types available to you.

Now it’s time to choose where your website “home” is going to be.  In order to get your website online you have two choices;

• Host it yourself – Although it is entirely possible to host your site from your home PC it has to be pointed out that there are various reasons why this is not a good idea.  You will use your own PCs precious resources, your internet connection will slow to a crawl – those two reasons alone should be enough to tell you to stay clear of this course of action
• Web Hosting Company - This is the option that the majority of website owners opt for and it is my strong opinion that this is the only way to go if you want to have a website online for the world to see anytime they want to.

Ok so it’s pretty clear that only the foolish would opt to host their own website at home, but with so many cheap web hosting services to chose from, which one should you choose?

There is literally a huge selection of web host companies out there, but as long as you stick with these main points then whichever you choose, your new website will be in good hands, and so will you as their customer.

• Time in business - Just like you wouldn’t hand over your hard earned money to some company who just came into existence a week ago, the same should go for your intended web host.  It is best to stick with those that have been around a good number of years.  Overall, this will show that they are true to their word, reliable to their customers and lets face it, if their services were awful, it’s very doubtful they would still be in existence.
• Customer feedback – When hunting around for your chosen web host, check to see if they have customer testimonials or feedback.  You’re thinking of becoming one of their customers so make sure that their existing customers are happy with the service they’re being provided and you shouldn’t go far wrong.
• Bang for you buck – Are you going to be getting a lot of quality tools, customer service, and support for your money? Or are you just going to be given a run of the mill access account with no help or tools whatsoever.  By doing your research properly you will be able to find a hosting company that offers both great value for money and the tools and support necessary to get your website up and online fast.

When selecting from the cheap web hosting services available, the bottom line is you want the most from your money.

At the moment my personal favorite is doing an unbelievable offer that newcomers don’t want to miss.
They are one of the top rated web hosts and customer satisfaction is second to none.

Right now, you can get your first month for the incredible price of only 1 cent!
But you need to hurry as this offer will not last long.

To find out more about them and get online faster than you thought possible, click here.

In my next article we get to the really good stuff. I am going to discuss the different options you have to build your website as there are various methods you can use.

Until then, best of luck with your website project,

Paul.

Cheap web hosting services are available to anyone wanting the chance to dip their toes in the pool of water that is the internet.

You’ve browsed around the web for many months if not years and fancy having a go at creating your own little website. Well you can congratulate yourself right now for deciding to take this step as I can promise you that with a little work and minimum investment, it really isn’t all that hard to achieve.

So the first thing you need to do is grab what is called a domain name.  A domain name is the main section of the internet address you enter into your browser. An internet address is made up of 3 main parts;

1. The internet address prefix – In most cases this will be www.
2. The domain name – This is what you need to decide what to call your website
3. The internet address suffix – The section of the address after your domain name (more detail below)

Some examples of what a domain name and suffix look like are shown below;

• ezinearticles.com
• google.com
• yahoo.com

As you can see from the bold text above, your own domain name sits between the domain prefix and the domain suffix section of the overall address.

There are also different types of domain you can register. “.com” is only one example as there are many to choose from.  Some examples of the domain type are shown below;

• .com (company or business website address)
• .info  (informational website address)
• .org (organisation website address)
• .biz (relatively new domain type, short for business)

The main thing to keep in mind is when choosing your domain name and domain type, try and keep them relevant to the content you intend to put on your webpage.

So if you decide to do a personal blog, a .info would be the best choice.  If you are deciding to put your shop or business on the internet, then a .com or .biz would be a good domain type to go for.  Just remember that it doesn’t matter which cheap web hosting services you decide to opt for, they will all support your chosen domain name and type.

Once you have chosen your domain name and domain type then you need to select a reliable and inexpensive host to get you up and running as quickly as possible.

There are various cheap web hosting services available from hosting companies out there ready to take your cash and give you the space you need to create your website, but not all of them offer the same level of stability, speed and customer service which are important things to consider before deciding to take the plunge.

One host has been a favourite of mine for a long time. In all my time online with this company I have never had any issues with any aspect of the setup or service.
They have a hosting package to suit everyone and offer newcomers an unbeatable offer which can be viewed by clicking here

I wish you all the best in your new project and look out for my next article about selecting a reputable hosting company for your website project.

Paul.

• Overall Cost – This is one of the fundamental elements to check when choosing from the wide variety of cheap web hosting services.  For a simple “no frills” hosting package on the cheap, you will be looking to realistically spend no more than $10 per month.  Some of the more established hosting companies will offer introductory discounts and special offers if you ask them.

• Reliability – There is absolutely no point in purchasing the services of a hosting company if your website is going to be offline every other day.  All of the reputable hosting companies these days have backup and resilience as part of their offering, even the cheap web hosting services are treated to backup power, server monitoring and correction.  Some of the top end hosts also include redundancy.  This basically means that there is an identical server running in conjunction with your “Live” server, so in the unlikely event something severe does happen it will be rectified almost immediately and you will be none the wiser.

• Services Offering – When we talk about services we are referring to things that all reputable hosts should give you access to by default.  Some examples would be FTP, cpanel, email and of course a backup program to not only provide you with additional piece of mind, but also to give you a copy of your website in case you need to restore your data at a later point.

Cheap web hosting services can sometimes be plagued with the issues described above. However in my opinion, one company surpasses all others and over 1.8 million domain owners can’t be wrong. For a very limited time, you can get a whole month of hosting for only 1 cent from this hosting company but you must act fast

Grab your discount code and be up and running today by clicking here and you will never look back.

P.