In the next part of the series taken from extracts out of Create A Successful Website, we look at a number of different options open to you, from a simple blog, to a freebie el’ cheapo thingy-majig or a fancy-dancy specially built site. Whatever your preference, we’re all set to get cracking on what kind of site to choose. I would recommend testing all the free sites listed below to see which you find the easiest to use and, when you’re getting along like next best friends, then decide which one is for keeps. Or move on to Hosted Websites to see if there is a better option for your online adventure.
A Blog is a great way of getting online in a flash. A blog is an abbreviated version of ‘weblog’, which is a term used to describe web sites that chronicle or log information. However, they can be, and often are, used as a website.
A Blog is clever software that allows you to post articles and enables easy interaction with your audience; people can comment on your topic and you can reply. Blogs feature a wide range of diary-type entries from personal to corporate across a huge assortment of subjects. Some are personal journals of the author’s daily life, while others are meanderings on topics or ramblings on current or newsworthy issues.
If you are starting out and not sure what you want to do, try setting up a free blog in Blogger or Word Press. This will give you start up experience on working with a blog website. It will also show you how to add pages and content, and how to implement widgets and gadgets into your site. Go to blogger.com and/or wordpress.com for a quick snoop around.
Watch this space for the next part of how to create a successful website with your own free website – coming this week.
