How to build a website?

Question

I'm wondering how to build a website. Where do you even begin? If I want to build a website as huge as Ebay or youtube, where do you start? I'm NOT looking to build a small personal site, I'm talking about something huge where users can upload information and there is all kinds of downloading and purchasing taking place. I have a great idea, but NO CLUE where to even begin. Any type of information would be greatly appreciated! For example do you buy space from a "hosting company (whatever that is?), and do they own your website if you buy space from them? Honostly...I have no clue about all this. Please help!

Answer 1

Make a Webpage:



Full Web Building Tutorials: http://www.w3schools.com/

Beginner's HTML Tutorial: http://www.htmlbasix.com/

How to Create a Webpage: http://www.make-a-web-site.com/

So You Want To Set Up Your First Site, Huh?: http://www.htmlgoodies.com/tutorials/getting_started/article.php/3479561

Web Site Blog: http://www.instant-web-site-tools.com/blog/

http://www.w3schools.com/site/default.asp

How to Start / Create Your Own Website: The Beginner's A-Z Guide: http://www.thesitewizard.com/gettingstarted/startwebsite.shtml

So, you want to make a Web Page!: http://www.pagetutor.com/html_tutor/index.html

Getting started with HTML: http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/Guide/

Answer 2

This is an interesting question. First off, it would be next to impossible for whatever you're planning to be as big as Ebay or youtube (unless you have a really amazing idea), but for now let's say it was. Here are some things that you would need:



1. Buy server space from a hosting company. They don't own your site, they just put it on their computer so you don't have to buy a server. I suggest, however, that if your site becomes as big as you say it will, to actually buy server hardware etc. and host it yourself. Note that I do not recommend this unless your site gets that big. Servers are a huge investment, and maintaining servers eat up all your time and money, so it has to be worth it first.



2. Buy a website name from a DNS server hosting company. This makes it possible for someone to go to your website when they type the correct URL (ex: youtube.com)



3. Learn HTML. Basic language of web pages.



4. Learn PHP/MySQL or similar. This will let you host a database, which will make it possible to upload stuff. PHP is also good for scripting anything else you may need, as are Java, Perl, Python, and Ruby. You can do everything else with those, like streaming, buying, etc.



But obviously these are just tools. This is to guide you, and help you begin. Want to hear my suggestion? Here it is: If this idea is as amazing as you say, you can probably contract with an established freelancer that already knows how to do that stuff, so you won't have to worry about it.

Answer 3

The type of website you want will require a lot of expertise and if you were to pay someone, he will charge you not less than $1000.



The simplest way to achieve what you are looking for is by looking for and already existing template. You have two options.



1. Buy web hosting space from a host that will support all the features you are looking for. The host that i think will give all those features is strarlogic. See the link below.



2. Get a site builder that has all the features. Xsite builder will help you design a classic website with the features you explained above.



I have given a source below if you want more details

Answer 4

As you may know a domain name is just a name, not a real website. If you are going to create your website: 1- Buy a domain name. A domain name is a name you want to call your website. To get a domain name, you have to pay an annual fee to a registrar for the right to use that name. 2- Buy a web hosting service to provide your online space and enable you to get your website online at your purchased domain name.



If you want to start your website I recommend purchase your domain and hosting together. In this way it is possible to get your domain for free. Some hosting services offer this gift today.



As an experienced webmaster I recommend BlueHost service which I’m sure it would work for you and fulfill all your requirements. They have a really great offer for hosting & I have used them for over 3 yrs now, and have never had a single problem with them.



They are a Multi-awarded Web Hosting which offer a Full-featured service only $6.95. You can see their Plan Details accompanied with reliable reviews regarding their service at:

http://www.threehosts.com/reviews/1st



Here I have copied and pasted its features from their website to view:



- Free Domain Forever

- Unlimited Space

- Unlimited Transfer

- Blog (wordpress)

- Forum (phpbb,bulletin)

- Host UNLIMITED Domains (Support All Domain Names)

- 2,500 POP/Imap Email Accounts

- SSH (Secure Shell), SSL, FTP, Stats

- CGI, Ruby (RoR), Perl, PHP, MySQL

- Front Page Extensions

- Free Site Builder

- 24/7 Superb/Responsive Sales/Support

- Free Search Engine Submission



They also offer "Free Site Builder" that helps you build your web pages without difficulty if you are not skilled in using any website creating program. (WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get) You can use this service optionally.



******IMPORTANT********

* This service was awarded “The Best Web Host OF The Year”.

* If you sign up for this service you will have $75 credits to advertise your website with the google & yahoo search engines for free!

* You Can Register A Free Domain or Use Your Existing Domains. They Support All Domain Names.

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Another useful link:

http://www.threehosts.com/build

There you can find a step-by-step guide to start your website.



And also a cheap, reliable service:

http://www.goldpuma.com



And the easiest way to create a website is reachable here (web host offering 4500 decent templates):

http://www.threehosts.com/tell-me-more/hg.html





Good Luck!

Answer 5

In order to build a web site, you have to understand the following:



Beginner:

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1. HTML or XHTML

2. JavaScript (for validation only)

3. CSS (for cool design)



Advanced:

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1. Advanced JavaScript

2. Service Side technology (ASP.NET, Java EE, PHP)

3. Database

4. AJAX

5. And MORE !



if you want to build something HUGE, then start learning what I just listen above step by step



If you want to get started with Web Development, you can go to this site: http://www.ebookpdf.net



It will give you lots of FREE books in categories



Also, being a good web developer will take LOTS of time, so don't rush things and you will get there, trust me !



Good luck for the future web developer

Answer 6

You can find step by step guide on how to build a website at website like http://advancescript.com/webdesign.htm ,etc .

Answer 7

If you want a great ressource to learn web design, I stongly recommend the following book - best $27 I have ever spent! It teaches the RIGHT way to design web pages with standard compliant XHTML and CSS. Reading this book changed my life, I was designing professional web pages in less than a week!



The book is called 'Head First XHTML and CSS' - here is a link to it with some reviews:



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059610197X?ie=UTF8&tag=theseccamtut-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=059610197X

Answer 8

You can set up a robust WordPress website by following the instructions in this video:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5NAFFfCAis

Answer 9

build your website in google sites

it is simplest to create it in it

Answer 10

Well I think you should first start to learn on web designing.