What are some basic tips for setting up a website?
When setting up a website consider some of your favorite websites. Think about how they reach out to you, what pages they include, what information is listed there, what colors and designs they use, etc. Typically, most simple websites include a home page, a book-detail page (one for each book you’ve published), book reviews or other media appearances, events calendar, a blog and a links page. More than almost anything else your domain name says the most about you and your website. Choose your domain name wisely. First, choose a name that is logical, such as the title of your book or your name. The domain name should also be short, so if the title of your book is long, only use part of the title. Second, use words that are easy and simple to spell. Don’t use your last name if you usually have to tell people how to spell it, or if it’s an uncommon spelling; just use an initial instead. Third, consider registering more than one domain name with different suffixes (.com or .net) and diffe
A basic outline of pages to consider including in your website are a home page, book-detail page (one for each title), book reviews or other media appearances, events calendar, blog or diary, and a links page. Choose your domain name wisely. First, choose a name that is logical, such as the title of your book or your name. It should also be short, so if the title is long, do not use the entire title. Second, use words that are easy and simple to spell. Don’t use your last name if you usually have to tell people how to spell it, or if it’s an uncommon spelling; just use an initial instead. Third, consider registering more than one domain name with different suffixes (.com or .net) and different spellings if there are multiple for a word you are using (such as grey and gray) or if the word is commonly misspelled (in which case, you may want to reconsider your choice). Lastly, your choice must be available. If someone else already registered your top pick, unfortunately, you’re out of luc
