3 Steps to Your First Small Business Website

If you want to start an internet business - or simply establish an online presence for your existing business, the idea of designing a website can be daunting. Do you try to do it yourself - or pay lots of money to a website designer?

Which option is worse?

Solution #1

Thank goodness there's a real solution for those of us who aren't tech-savvy and don't have a pile of cash sitting around. Homestead (an Intuit company) offers an easy-to-use website builder. Not only is it easy to use, it's affordable and it turns out professional-looking websites in a matter of hours. I was pretty impressed myself when I first saw their design templates. They have a free video you can watch to see it's something you like. Take a Tour!

Solution #2

XSitePro is a website design software program that I use for my websites. It's super cool, but there are lots of things you can do with it - which, of course, make it confusing sometimes. Well, now they're offering a "Complete Guide to Website Building" course for those who want to learn more about creating their own sites. I have attended all of their online training programs, and they have been well worth it. I will also be attending this one. I suggest signing up only if you want to create multiple sites. Get on the List.

Even though there are lots of professional designs and cool-looking graphics available - don't forget the purpose of your website. Here's an article that goes beyond design to help you with the 3 Steps to Your First Small Business Website.