How to make a web presence ?
1.Web Domain & Hosting
A must for web presence.An email or a chatting id is not enough.You need to have your own website.There are hundred of free webhost where you can upload your website for free.But as they are free you can not expect service without hiccups.Nor you can claim anything from them.Plus most of them will have forced ads which can overshadow your web content.
2.Drawbacks of Free Hosting
Ads
Downtime
Slow
Web host vanish from the net
Limitation to your uploading size or type of file
No support(there are exceptions like 50webs)
Most free webhost have no database facility
Opt for free webhost if you want to do an experiment like testing new script or new content etc.But atleast for your own home page do purchase a webhost and web domain.It is better.It is not that paid webhost have no limitation or drawbacks but they are really far better than free webhost.
When you choose a webhost for your own home page do not bother about the storage space.Check whether it have a large bandwidth,24/7 support and 24/7 uptime or not.The following webhost are popular :
3.Web Design
If you know HTML or to operate web design softwares like : It is ok to design your own website.But if you do not know and have a shortage of time you may hire some proffessional web design companys.They will design your home page for $120 to $500 depending upon the content and your need(like database driven websites will cost more then general 4 page websites).you can also contact me to design your webhost at admin@make18.50webs.com
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4.Promote Your Website
Websites are created for people to visit and read , to know more about you or your company.Traffic exchanges,link exchange submission to search engines,announcement in various online communities , paid advertisement are some of the ways to promote your web site.There is no magic in it .You have to work hard to promote your website.
5.Make Money From Your Websites
Yes.You can earn money from your websites.Visit the following site.All of them will ask you to place a simple code on your website.This code will show some ads.When your visitor will click on them you get money depending upon your content and popularity of your site.Or you can promote affiliate programs.When some one will click a link in your website to buy a product you get a commissions.
The total cost for your web presence will be minimum : $0(if you use free host,sub domain and just want a web page to show on your business card)-$700(if you want a data driven web site with your own domain)
ÒMrinmoy Majumder