The “Ultimate Webhosting Checklist” is a six part game plan of things you need to plan, develop and finish before publishing your website on the web. It’s comprised of everything you need to know - from choosing a domain name, to figuring out how to design your site. Also included are things you should do even after your site is finished, and the entire checklist is free to be printed off so you can consult it anytime - even when you’re not connected to the internet.

Step one: Before your site is setup.

Section one covers the basics of web design, and the tools that you need in order to start. It is easy to read, and includes links to our HTML and CSS cheat sheets, and how to think of, search for and register a domain name. Beginners are encouraged to start here, and read through the entire course in order to fully understand the process of creating a web site.

Step two: Site Design.

For some, creating the layout is the hardest and more boring part. We cover the two main ways of designing your site, and include examples and reviews of all the latest and greatest HTML and CSS editors. If you’re going to oursource your design to someone else, you can skip to the fourth section, otherwise, it’s best to learn now and not have to redesign your site later on.

Step three: Development.

Building your website is not as complicated as you think. In fact, with our advice and the right tools, it could actually turn out to be a fun experience! Learn how to make your HTML editor work for you, and automate most of the pain and dullness out of the development process. We cover the basics, but also delve into some more advanced topics, such as object-oriented PHP, and AJAX.

Step four: Finding the Best Webhost.

Truth be told, the purpose of this website is to help you find the best webhost. We live up to that promise by sorting out everything you need to know in order to research, contact and register with a hosting provider. Topics include bandwidth allocation and uptime expectations, and get as advanced as learning how to setup an SSL certificate and other e-commerce solutions.

Step five: Publishing Your Site to the Web.

With the understanding that you’ve read step four, or that you already have chosen a web hosting provider, this section actually shows you how to published your finished site onto the web. Also included are the steps to take to ensure that your site is working properly, and that everyone with a modem can access it.

Step six: Finding the Best Webhost.

Pat yourself on the back! If you’ve made is this far, your site is online and ready to go. If you’ve skipped ahead, or you already have a website setup, this section covers some ongoing topics such as site maintenance, proper SEO and advertising, and what to do if you ever get hacked and need to get your site back. A basic primer in analytics is also included, as we go into some of the features included with the free Google Analytics tracking service.

At the end of the day, creating content for the web is a lot easier than you may think. Millions of people have created their online presence, and with a little reading, writing and doing, you can be well on your way to publishing your site in no time.