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Create a Website FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions related to creating a website.

Table of Contents

• Domain Names
  • What is a domain name?
  • Do I need a domain name?
  • What should I expect to pay for a domain name?
  • Should I choose only a .com domain name or other (eg, .org, .net, .info etc)?
  • How do I check that my preferred domain name is available?
  • What if someone else has registered my preferred domain name?
  • Do I need a website before I register a domain name?
  • How do I point my domain name to my website?
  • What if I change hosting providers later on?
  • What is a "Top Level Domain"?
  • Can I register a domain name in a foreign language?
  • What is an "Internationalized Domain Name"?
• Web Hosting
• What is web hosting?
• Should I choose free web hosting?
• Can I host my own website?
• How to choose a hosting provider?
• What should I expect to pay
• Why the huge difference in prices between hosting companies and plans?
• What's the difference between "Shared" hosting and a "Dedicated" server?
• How do I upload my website to the hosting provider's server?
• What if I need to change my hosting plan later?
• Should I build my website before I get a web host?
• Building a Website
• What's the easiest way to build a website?
• What skills are required to build a website?
• Do I need to be good at design?
• Where can I get some free HTML codes for my website?
• How do I save my photos for the web?
• How do I add music to my website?
• How do I add video to my website?
• How do I change the font on my website?
• How do I add a background image to my website?
• Where can I find professional website templates?
• I need a logo. Do I need to hire a graphic designer?
• I need a cool Flash intro. Do I need to hire a Flash expert?