How to create your own website and earn money from it

If you want to start your own website, the following is a simple guideline.

1. Draw a plan.

Outline the purpose, goal, target audience, content needed and the overall style wanted.

Search and research similar sites to see how they do. Think what you can improve or invent?

2. Buy a domain name. (often a few dollars per year) how to buy a domain name

3. Buy a hosting server. (often a few dollars per month) how to buy a web hosting server

For example: From 5.95 to 10.95$ per month, at http://www.dreamhost.com (include one FREE domain registration for the life of the hosting).

4. Design your website. (not hard as you think)

Use web design templates: help you to create professional looking website in a few simple steps without having any HTML skills.

Or web page design software, for example: FrontPage and Dreamweaver, all easy to learn.

5. Let others know your website. (get traffic to your site) how to drive traffic to your website

6. Earn money from your website. For instance: Google Adsense | Yahoo YPN | CJ affiliate program