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Overview of Creating a Website or Blog
Not sure what you need? This page will give you an overview.

Need Ideas for Your Website's Topic
Here's some advice on choosing your topic. Don't fall into the trap a lot of beginners fall into.

Register a Domain Name
This is the first step in creating a web site. Learn how to choose the BEST name.

Web Hosting Information
Find out what a web host is and choose from various hosting options.

Free Website Warning
Find out why you should NOT use the free route.

Free Website Tutorial
Download The Perfect Site Guide to keep as your reference for building a website or blog.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions asked about creating a web site.

Want to Host Your Own Site?
Find out why this may not be a good idea.

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Blogging

Blog or Static Website?
Can't decide if you should create a blog or static website? This article will shed some light. Be sure to watch the video!

WordPress Tutorial
Learn how to install and use WordPress to build your blog.

RSS Feed / Feedburner Help
How to manage the RSS feed for your blog using Feedburner.

My Review of the Thesis WordPress Theme
A blog theme is the design/template for your blog. Learn why I chose Thesis.

Subscribe to My Blog
I blog once a week. This is where you can keep up with my latest tips and chat with me about current topics in the industry.

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HTML / CSS Help & Software

Basic HTML Tutorial
An overview of some of the common HTML tags used when creating a web site.

Hex Color Code Chart/Tools
Find the perfect colors for your design with these hex color code tools.

Free HTML Templates
Need help with your static site design? These free templates will get you going.

HTML/CSS Web Templates
Great starter templates with mix and match images to help you create your first site.

4-Part CSS Tutorial
Get a feel for CSS with this 4-part tutorial.

The Best Theme/Template Generator!
My review of Artisteer - one of the coolest design theme generators for blogs, static websites and CMS

Dreamweaver Tutorial for Beginners
Learn how to create a website using a Dreamweaver starter template.

HTML Table Tutorial
A more in-depth tutorial on creating tables in HTML

Auto Table Generator
This script creates HTML tables on-the-fly. Simply enter your table attributes into the form.

Hex Color Scheme Generator
Need to pick some colors for your website? This cool tool will generate them for you.

FTP Help
A short tutorial on how to upload your files to the web.

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Website Design & Additions

Website Design Tips
Quick pointers and do's and dont's on designing your web site.

How to Create a Forum / Message Board
Tips on creating a message board and links to web sites offering free boards.

How to Create an Email Newsletter
A small tutorial on sending your own newsletter.

Allow Visitors to Download Files
Learn how to zip and upload your files so users can download them.

Adding Background Music to Your Web Pages
Entertain your visitors. Use HTML code to add background sound to your web pages.

Adding a Chat Room
Give your visitors a place to chit chat with this free chat room.

Creating a Favicon
Learn how to create a favorites icon for your website.

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Promote Website

Search Engine Help
Learn how to get listed with Google and other popular engines

How to Increase Blog Traffic
Useful tips to drive more visitors to your blog

Social Media Marketing Tips
Quick overview of how social media can help build your business

The Google Plus Social Network
Information about Google's social media network

My Site Build It! Search Engine Traffic Results
See the traffic results of using Site Build It! for 4 years.

Search Engine Optimization in Trouble?
Are you making the search engines mad with your optimization techniques?

Submit Scams
Beware of the companies that say they'll promote your site to thousands of search engines.

Directory Help
How to get listed in Yahoo, DMOZ and other popular directories.

Using an Autoresponder
Build relationships with your visitors and encourage repeat traffic by using an autoresponder.

Using Twitter to Promote Your Business
Tips on how to use Twitter to drive traffic to your site.

Viral Marketing Tips
Build traffic by using some of these viral techniques.

Create RSS Feeds
A tutorial on how to add RSS feeds to your website.

Yahoo Pay Per Click Program
Learn the benefits of using pay per click search engines to bring in more traffic.

Use YouTube Videos to Promote Your Site
Discover how to use the power of YouTube to funnel additional traffic to your site.

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Articles on Making Money

6 Ways to Make Money Online
Looking for ideas on how to make money? This is the article for you!

20 Ways to Monetize Your Website
Different ways to generate revenue from your website.

How to Make Money with Clickbank
This is one of the best digital affiliate programs on the net.

Make Money with Google AdSense
Earn money when you display Google's text ads on your web pages.

6 Ways to Earn More With AdSense
A video that shows you additional tips to boost your AdSense income.

Making Money on YouTube
Make money with your YouTube videos when you become a YouTube partner.

Selling a Product Online
Got something to sell? Here are some tips on selling your own product online.

Building an Online Store or Shopping Site
Don't make the same mistake many beginners make when deciding to create an online shopping site. Learn the best way to do it here.

How to Make Money with Affiliate Programs
Learn how to earn money referring your visitors to other company websites.

Why Many Affiliates Fail
Takes a look at common mistakes affiliates make when getting started.

Starting a Web Design Business
Make money designing websites for other people and learn how to maximize your profits.

How to Make Money with an Information Website
Thanks to affiliate programs, you don't need a product to sell to make money with your website.

Internet Money Making Scams
Learn how to spot and avoid many of the online scams.

A Get Rich Quick Seekers Nightmare!
A brutally honest article regarding what it takes to succeed online. Not an article to read if you have hopes of making money fast online.

Resell Domain Names and Web Hosting
Earn a lifetime of residual income by helping your friends, family and site visitors create their own websites.

Make Money With Zazzle
Learn how you can profit selling your own custom designs on different products (shirts, bags, mugs, etc.)

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Video

2CreateAWebSite.com Videos
An organized directory of all the videos from this site.
Tips on Recording & Editing Online Videos
A beginner's guide to recording online video and more camera tips.