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How to Build Your Own Web Site With Little or No Money The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use
Web sites are an essential tool that every business must have in today s economy. Only 15 years ago, you could count the number of Web sites in the world with five or six digits; today there are between 15 and 30 billion active Web sites and millions more being added every day. Creating a Web site can be a great way to market a new product, promote your business plan, promote yourself, or simply share a few details about your life with the world. The cost of creating a Web site has risen right alongside the number of Web sites created though and many people are nervous about being able to utilize this revolutionary medium without breaking the bank. This book has been created for just such people, outlining for you in perfect detail everything you need to know to create a traffic attracting Web site, while spending little or no money at all. There are countless resources available, and when you put them all together, they provide a complete toolkit that can make anyone a top notch Web site in no time flat. You will learn how to buy a domain name and host your Web site for less than $15, with no additional fees charged to your account. You will learn how to use open source software like Wordpress, Joomla, and Mambo to create a platform on which you can build anything you want. You will learn how blogging has made Web site creation easier than ever and how sites like Squidoo, Facebook, and MySpace allow you more freedom to build traffic and draw more attention to what you are advertising at any given time. You will learn how to use common software to edit and tweak your Web sites and how to read the basic code that all Web sites are created in. In addition, an entire chapter is devoted to teaching you how to promote your Web site and draw traffic to it, without spending a dime in the process. You will learn why information is the most valuable asset on the market and how you can become an expert in a niche of your choosing, making money to cover any fees associated with your Web site. With the added resource of hours of interviews with web professionals you will learn which free resources not to use and which ones to outright avoid, as well as how to find and install open source modules and tools to enhance the look and feel of your site. You will learn where you can find copyright-free images to use on your Web sites and how to get free copy that will draw traffic and entertain your visitors. You will learn how to keep a free Web site from falling into the traps the major search engines set to stop spam and ultimately how to leverage new friends, business contacts, and interactions out of your Web site. If you are now, or have ever, considered starting your own Web site before, this book will map the way for you.
720 pages, Paperback
First published March 23, 2010
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August 9, 2016
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The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use
This is a nice book with down-to-earth advice. However, the best part in my opinion is the many interviews that the authors conducted and all the transcripts that are now at our disposition. Really nice work.
Here is the cover and edition information of the book I read:
Here is the front page of one of the many interviews in the book. They are really worth a reading:
And here a little paragraph by the author and his photo just in case you are curious to put a face to all these ideas:
The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use
This is a nice book with down-to-earth advice. However, the best part in my opinion is the many interviews that the authors conducted and all the transcripts that are now at our disposition. Really nice work.
Here is the cover and edition information of the book I read:
Here is the front page of one of the many interviews in the book. They are really worth a reading:
And here a little paragraph by the author and his photo just in case you are curious to put a face to all these ideas:
May 20, 2012
“How to Build Your Own Web Site with Little or No Money” by Bruce C. Brown is a comprehensive guide on how to construct a website from scratch. There is a lot of information packed into this 720 page book and seeing Mr. Brown’s other books (How to Use the Internet to Advertise and The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing) the reader can assume that the author is very knowledgeable about the internet and all the things that go with it.
I am the perfect audience for this book because I know practically nothing about designing my own web site. The author starts us off by giving us information about web site fundamentals including the difference between web site hosting and free web hosts, how to pick a good domain name and some things to take into account when planning what type of web site you will want.
He then goes on to the business side of web sites such as performing a market analysis, marking strategies, employer identification numbers and business licenses. I liked that Mr. Brown included this section. When you see a book telling you how to build a web site, you don’t think about the legal aspects such as business licenses and establishing your business. This book makes it so that the reader doesn’t have to go off and look up this information elsewhere.
Then we get to the fun stuff! Web Site Design 101 and HTML Fundamentals. I am the type of person who wants to learn from scratch how to do things. From the first step, Mr. Brown includes a screen shot of what it will look like as you do it. For example: Step 1: Open Notepad and type the HTML tags as shown below: then there is a screen shot of notepad with what it will look like when you type in the information. And we are only at Chapter 3 at this point and there are 20 chapters in all. That should give you a good idea about how in-depth this book is. Also interspersed throughout the book are side notes from others such as “You Must Do This Before You Begin – By Erin Pheil” on page 52 and “Generating Web Site Traffic – by Paul Pennel” on page 319.
I look forward to finally getting my own web site up and running. With this book at my side, I don’t think it will be as difficult as it seems! Mr. Brown seems to have taken into account all the questions I had plus others that I should have had. This is definitely a good book to have!
I am the perfect audience for this book because I know practically nothing about designing my own web site. The author starts us off by giving us information about web site fundamentals including the difference between web site hosting and free web hosts, how to pick a good domain name and some things to take into account when planning what type of web site you will want.
He then goes on to the business side of web sites such as performing a market analysis, marking strategies, employer identification numbers and business licenses. I liked that Mr. Brown included this section. When you see a book telling you how to build a web site, you don’t think about the legal aspects such as business licenses and establishing your business. This book makes it so that the reader doesn’t have to go off and look up this information elsewhere.
Then we get to the fun stuff! Web Site Design 101 and HTML Fundamentals. I am the type of person who wants to learn from scratch how to do things. From the first step, Mr. Brown includes a screen shot of what it will look like as you do it. For example: Step 1: Open Notepad and type the HTML tags as shown below: then there is a screen shot of notepad with what it will look like when you type in the information. And we are only at Chapter 3 at this point and there are 20 chapters in all. That should give you a good idea about how in-depth this book is. Also interspersed throughout the book are side notes from others such as “You Must Do This Before You Begin – By Erin Pheil” on page 52 and “Generating Web Site Traffic – by Paul Pennel” on page 319.
I look forward to finally getting my own web site up and running. With this book at my side, I don’t think it will be as difficult as it seems! Mr. Brown seems to have taken into account all the questions I had plus others that I should have had. This is definitely a good book to have!
January 19, 2011
This specific book spiked my interest because I've built websites and I've had others build them for me. Even so, I knew there is much more that I can learn and this book didn't disappoint.
I was pleased to see a section on "Developing a Successful Business and Marketing Plan & Finding Your Niche." So many people think they could just set up a website and millions of people will flock to it. I know that each one that thought this has been disappointed. This section covers the basics such as market analysis, business objectives, marketing strategies, public profile, etc. It's important that one is clear in all these areas before even attempting to create a website. Once clear, and only then, it is time to proceed with establishing a website.
Bruce C. Brown gives step-by-step instructions and information on deciding what format to use. In fact, the section explaining HTML is the most concise, yet user-friendly I have seen. Although you may not be coding yourself the knowledge gained will dispel any anxiety or questions of "why" and "how."
Although this book covers everything possible I feel that the section on "Optimizing Your Web Site for Search Engines" is extremely important. Fully understanding how this works will enable you to place your website on the first page, if not on the top of the list, with many search engines.
I could go on-and-on of the importance of this book. I feel it is one of the best on the market, and certainly one that isn't all techie-babble. The writing is very reader-friendly, especially for those that have very little knowledge of the industry. Highly recommended.
I was pleased to see a section on "Developing a Successful Business and Marketing Plan & Finding Your Niche." So many people think they could just set up a website and millions of people will flock to it. I know that each one that thought this has been disappointed. This section covers the basics such as market analysis, business objectives, marketing strategies, public profile, etc. It's important that one is clear in all these areas before even attempting to create a website. Once clear, and only then, it is time to proceed with establishing a website.
Bruce C. Brown gives step-by-step instructions and information on deciding what format to use. In fact, the section explaining HTML is the most concise, yet user-friendly I have seen. Although you may not be coding yourself the knowledge gained will dispel any anxiety or questions of "why" and "how."
Although this book covers everything possible I feel that the section on "Optimizing Your Web Site for Search Engines" is extremely important. Fully understanding how this works will enable you to place your website on the first page, if not on the top of the list, with many search engines.
I could go on-and-on of the importance of this book. I feel it is one of the best on the market, and certainly one that isn't all techie-babble. The writing is very reader-friendly, especially for those that have very little knowledge of the industry. Highly recommended.
February 14, 2016
Have you ever wanted to put a personal webpage online? Have you ever wanted to expand your business by going online? How to Build Your Own Web Site with Little or No Money: The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use is the book you need.
In the book, you will learn about website hosting, domain names, marketing your website, and website design. The author easily explains how to make HTML web pages, images, hyperlinks, tables and forms. You will also learn about JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS). You will introduction into different software you can use to build a website, like - Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Microsoft Expression Web 3, CoffeCup, and many others.
How to Build Your Own Web Site with Little or No Money is a whopping 720 pages. You do not have to be an expert in web site building to be able to follow the book. The chapters are written for anyone to understand them. I was already somewhat knowledgeable about the HTML code, but I found the chapters on CSS scripts to be interesting. The author lists free and paying site where you can host your site. There is even a chapter on Harnessing the Power of Blogs, and using social networking. Overall, I enjoyed reading the book and learned some new things about web site building.
*I would like to thank the Atlantic Publishing Group for sending me a copy to review.
In the book, you will learn about website hosting, domain names, marketing your website, and website design. The author easily explains how to make HTML web pages, images, hyperlinks, tables and forms. You will also learn about JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS). You will introduction into different software you can use to build a website, like - Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Microsoft Expression Web 3, CoffeCup, and many others.
How to Build Your Own Web Site with Little or No Money is a whopping 720 pages. You do not have to be an expert in web site building to be able to follow the book. The chapters are written for anyone to understand them. I was already somewhat knowledgeable about the HTML code, but I found the chapters on CSS scripts to be interesting. The author lists free and paying site where you can host your site. There is even a chapter on Harnessing the Power of Blogs, and using social networking. Overall, I enjoyed reading the book and learned some new things about web site building.
*I would like to thank the Atlantic Publishing Group for sending me a copy to review.
September 14, 2011
How to Build Your Own Web Site with little or No money
The complete Guide for Business and Personal Use
Bruce C. Brown
If you have ever tried to create your own website, then you know how hard it is to do. How to Build your own website is well worth the price, as it is very comprehensive. It has all the information that will help with how to create your own website, even if you have never built one before. A amateur like me, understands exactly what the book is describing.
There are tutorial with additional information on HTML and coding languages. You can learn HTMl by following the directions inside.
This is the best guide I have ever found on building a website, without being intimidating. It covers almost every possible section and no one can go wrong. If you own your business or just want to begin a business you need this book. Even if you just want to create a website go and get this book, everyone needs it, if only for a backup. I highly recommend this book, to everyone.
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