Small Business Website Startup Resources

Below are some items you may want to begin thinking about to get started with your website:

• A Domain Name

  This is your website address, such as moonlightrundesign.com. Make a list of a few options in case your first choice has already been taken.

• A Web Host Service

  This is where the pages of your website reside. A host can be independent of your domain, but it's convenient to have them together. My preferred host is HostMonster, which often runs specials for monthly web hosting and also includes a free domain name.

  • hostmonster.com
• Logos, Graphics and Colors

  If you currently have a logo and pictures, we can work with those. If you are starting new, below are some resources that may help:

  • mycustomlogo.com
  • colorschemer.com
  • vistaprint.com
• Layout and Design Preferences

  Do you prefer a full page design, a centered design, horizontal or vertical menus, multiple columns on your page? If you have no preference, that's ok too!

• Site Map and Page Content

  What pages you would like on your site, such as About Us, Contact, Services, Portfolio, etc. Also, prepare the text you would like to have put on these pages.

• Miscellaneous Enhancements

  Are you a member of any organizations that you may want to put on your site? Do you have business partners you would like to link to (and have them link back)? Are there any online news articles regarding you or your company that you would like to have included in a Press or News page?