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The introduction of the internet as a powerful tool to facilitate networking, education and business paved way for web pages to be used to strengthen a user's position over the internet. To simply put it, a website is a connected group of pages over the internet that is regarded as a single entity that is usually maintained by a person, group or organization devoted to a certain topic or information and other closely related topics. A website is usually hosted by a single web server that can be accessed through the internet or a private local area network. Nowadays, most businesses, educational facilities and even ordinary people make a website to oversee their activities over the web.

The importance of a site rely on the reasons why a person or a business wanted to utilize it. Yet, whatever reasons that might be, having a website can provide several benefits for a person or for an organization. For instance, if you have your own business, your presence over the internet is as important as you have your own store because it is within the web where you can advertise your services and nearly anything about your products for potential customers to see. Similarly, it is also a tool that can assist you in informing, communicating, and providing support to other people.

Perhaps by now you have the desire to make a website for your business or personal portfolio but cannot move forward because you feel that it might be too hard to accomplish. Having your own website is not difficult as it appear. As a matter of fact, you can make your own website, or if you have the intention to establish an advanced site for your business to make it look more professional you can employ a web developer to do the job. However, if you want to make one just for personal use, you can simply resort to online tutorials to get everything started.

The first thing to do is to plan for the website you want to make; include in your list the domain name, the hosting site as well as your target audience. Once you are through with the planning stage, you can now create your own website. Various options are available for developing a website; you can use a website building program if you don't have the eye for designing your own website; you can also learn differing programming languages like HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript if you want to develop a site out of nothing at all; or you can go for free static site generators to facilitate the development. Most of these options can be purchased or sometimes comes free online.

In order for your website to get a better ranking within search engines, incorporate keywords that most of your target audience would type when they intend to use the services that your site offers; sprinkle these keywords in your site but do not over do it as it may hurt the quality of the contents of your website. Then, upload your website on your chosen web host. After uploading your website, test drive your website; a usability testing can help you identify the areas within your site that needs improvement and clarifications. Likewise, submit your website on major search engines, use an email address with your domain name, or post constructively on forums and blogs with your URL in your signature to generate more traffic.

With these simple steps you are now on your way to make a website. These are just some of the basics of site building that you can use as a reference. Always consider that the site you are creating is intended for a specific target audience that have needs, circumstances and frustrations. With this in mind, it is imperative to create a site that will reflect your intention to address such needs.