You won't be studying website creation too long before you discover that there are two things you MUST have - a Domain Name and a Hosting Account. If you're anything like I was, this will sound very, very scary. Way too techie...
But there is no need to panic - honestly!
The very best way to conquer fear is through KNOWLEDGE. It really is essential that you do conquer your fear of the web. Your website will be the life blood of your online business. You cannot operate a business feeling nervous about how it all works.
You will conquer THIS particular fear by learning, in simple terms, exactly what a Domain Name and a Hosting Account actually IS.
So, let me explain:
1. Domain Name - This is simply the address of your website. Where your website can be found on the Web.
You need to buy a Domain Name. Companies which sell Domain Names are called Registrars. It will cost you approx. $10 per annum.
It's important that you understand that this $10 simply buys you the right to use the Domain Name you have chosen - it does not buy you a website. Your website will have to be created separately.
2. Hosting Account - When you create your website you cannot send (upload) it to the Web from your own computer because it would not be powerful enough. You must first of all upload it to a Hosting Co. which has very powerful servers - they then forward your website to the web for you.
The Hosting Company will charge you approx $10 per month for this service.
So, here is where it gets exciting - you are now all ready to get your website up and running!
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