FREE Affiliate Tutorial With Every Order

Did you know that even if you are creating a personal website, you can place Google ads on your site and earn money?
Or you can recommend other company's products and get paid a commission when people buy as a result of your referral?
This is called Affiliate Marketing.
I've been doing this with every website I create and it's the simplest way to earn money on the web when you don't have a product of your own to sell.
If you like to exercise, build an information website about fitness and link to products related to health and exercise. If you like food, build a recipe site and link to companies that sell cookbooks, kitchen gadgets and more.
The Affiliates Masters Course is a one-of-a-kind guide that shows you where to find affiliate programs like the ones described above and you'll discover how to maximize your earnings no matter the topic of your site.
I promise you. This is not some cheesy, info-product that shows you how to make money overnight. There's no such thing as "fast cash" and that's not what this eBook is about.
It's a very well-written tutorial jam-packed with solid, detailed information that will show you how to profit from your website by linking to and referring products and services offered by other companies.
This guide is over 200 pages and has an $80 value. It will be yours for free when you register any domain name.
If you register a domain name by May 1, 2009 this FREE, Affiliate Masters Course is all yours.
Another Free Offer - Domain Forwarding
You will also receive a free domain forwarding account with every domain name. This comes in handy if you want to register multiple extensions like .com, .net, .org, .info, .tv, .us, etc.
For example, you can create your site on the .com domain, and have the .net extension automatically forward to your .com site. So when someone types in yourdomain.net, you can set it up to automatically redirect to the .com version of your site (or vise versa).
PLEASE NOTE: If you decide to do this, you'll need to register both the .com and .net extension of the domain (or any other extension you'll want to use to redirect to your main site.)
Domain Forwarding used to be priced at $16.99 per year, but for a limited time WebsitePalace.com is offering it for FREE!
More Freebies
If you register your domain with WebsitePalace.com you will also receive the following items...
Free Blog
Free Starter Page
Free Parked/For Sale Page
Free Domain Locking
Free Domain Status Alerts
It's Time to Register Your Domain . . .
Register your domain here, but before you leave this tutorial you may want to read about the 2nd step in creating a website - selecting a web host (recommended). You cannot build your pages until you have a web host.
That may save you from having to come back here to learn about web hosting, and you'll be able to take care of steps 1 and 2 all at once when you register your domain(s).
However, if you want to reserve your domain now and come back to this tutorial to read about step 2 later, go to WebsitePalace.com now or search the database for an available name by using the search box below.
New! Watch a Video Demonstration of Registering a Domain & Selecting a Web Host
This is a screenshot tutorial that demonstrates registering a domain name and selecting a web host at WebsitePalace.com.

Free Walk-Through Video

You will get access to an online video of me using my own Website Palace account (yes, I'm a customer too). This will give you an idea of how to set up your website, blog, shopping cart or whatever you want to do with your site.
Think any other website is going to do anything like this? Think again! :)

70+ Design Templates - FREE!

One of my pet peeves with web hosts is that they don't offer any help for first-time website builders.
I think they fail to realize a large percentage of their customers are new to website development.
Well I understand that you may be a beginner and you probably need some assistance. So if you register your domain name or purchase any product from WebsitePalace.com, I will provide over 70+ HTML templates for you to choose from to begin your site.
You simply choose the design you want and edit the text accordingly. Template setup instructions are provided with the download file.
Note: The download link to the templates is on the order confirmation page after you've placed your order - so don't miss it!

Free e-Book Software

Windows Users Only!)
Order any product from WebsitePalace.com and 2CreateAWebSite.com will provide you with this free e-book software. (Windows users only.)
This easy-to-use program will allow you to create electronic (downloadable) books that you can sell or give away from your website.
All you do is develop the contents of your book on your computer using your favorite software (Word, Notepad, etc.) and this software will convert the files into a download-friendly book you can offer to your website visitors! There's even an option to password protect it if you wish.
Note: The download link to the templates is on the order confirmation page after you've placed your order - so don't miss it!

Your Getting Started Guide

Almost all domain registrars and web hosting companies are notorious for taking your order, sending you a welcome email and leaving you to figure out how to get started.
At WebsitePalace.com, that's not going to happen.
To help you along, I've created a step by step guide that will not only walk you through launching your site or blog, but I provide tips on generating traffic and making money from your site. There are even instructions for setting up a blog.
It's perfect for newbies.
When you buy your domain name(s) at Website Palace, you'll get this free book to help you setup your account and prepare to launch your site and/or blog.
The manual is an electronic book (PDF) and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Most computers already have this program installed, but just in case you don't, you can download the free reader here.
Note: The download link to the book is on the order confirmation page after you've placed your order - so don't miss it!
If you register a domain name or buy anything from WebsitePalace.com by May 1, 2009, I will provide this book for free

Top Notch Support Available

If you should ever have a question, support is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Most people that come here are new to the website creation scene. Their number one fear is that they'll invest their money into something that is new and unfamiliar, and then get stuck with no one to help them should they have a question. Well, that's not going to happen here.
It is understood that many of you may be new to this and should you ever have a question you can call or email us at anytime.
Phone support is available around the clock and WebsitePalace's dedicated customer service team makes every effort to answer emails within a 10-12 hour period

You Should Protect Your Privacy

As you're registering your name, you will be presented with the option of keeping your domain name private - a deluxe feature you'll probably want to take advantage of.
A private domain registration will keep your information (name, email address, etc.) out of the global Internet database, and will prevent a lot of spam from reaching your email box.
Even though registering a "private" domain is not mandatory and will not block all spam, I highly recommend you select this option. I certainly wish this had been available when I created my first site

How to Register a Domain Name

Reserving a domain name is easy and very cost friendly. The big name companies like Register.com and NetworkSolutions.com charge ridiculous prices such as $30-35/year for one domain name, and you get the same service at WebsitePalace.com for much less.
It doesn't matter where you register your domain. Every registrar provides the same services.
You can save a bundle at WebsitePalace.com, and you get a bunch of freebies such as a blog, domain forwarding and a free starter page

Selecting The Best Domain Name

If being found in the major search engines (Google, Yahoo, etc.) is important to you, I highly recommend you register a name that contains your major keywords instead of your company name.
Think about it. The average surfer searches by subject, not by proper name. So why it may seem cool to have a name like TimothysToolTyme.com, you'll want to choose a name that includes keywords that your target audience would likely use when they search.
So with that in mind, a name like Tool-Tips-for-Beginners.com would be much better than TimothysToolTyme.com.
Sure, you can still list your company name on your web pages, but I believe it's more important to make sure the domain name includes your important "search friendly" keywords if you want to receive traffic from all over.
Of course, you can still list your company name on the web site some place, but your domain name will include all the important keywords you'll want to be found with.
Now, as always, there are exceptions...
If you are just creating a website for a local business, getting traffic from all over the web may not be as important to you. This is because your customers will be local and you may want to grow your brand name in a specific area.
If this is the case, it may make more sense to register your company name and create brand awareness locally instead of trying to capitalize on search engine presence.
For example, let's say you have a company called J.W. Reed & Co and you help people get rid of debt, but you're based in Kansas and can only cater to residents in this area.
Since you are only servicing local clients, you may not care if someone in California can find your site in Google since they are not likely to become one of your customers.
In this case, it's not as important to register a name filled with "search optimized" keywords. You may decide to just reserve the company name, JWReedAndCo.com.
NOTE: Keep in mind that the domain name is not the only factor weighed by search engines when deciding your rank.
The content on your web pages and your site's popularity (inbound links from other sites) is very important too. However, it certainly doesn't hurt to make sure your name is optimized for maximum results.
Here are some more tips on choosing the best domain name:
1) Don't register domain names that are too long and have too many syllables if you can help it. Yes, you can register names up to 63 characters long, but that doesn't mean you have to use all 63 characters.
You want your name to be easy to remember. Not everyone will bookmark your page initially so try to think of something that can be easily remembered -- although I realize this may be tricky since a lot of names are taken these days.
2) Use hyphens if your name is more than 3 words long (unless your name includes 3 short words). A name like carbuying.com doesn't really need a hyphen because it's readable the way it is.
However a name like used-car-buying-scams.com looks better than usedcarbuyingscams.com since there are so many words in the name.
3) Protect your name by registering multiple extensions (.net, .org, etc.) This deters people from copying your name. For example, if you own garden-tips-for-us.com you can also register garden-tips-for-us.net and any other extension that's available.
You don't have to build a site on all the domains, but you can reserve the others to keep people (copycats) from registering them

How to Register a Domain Name

Congratulations! You've made it to the 1st step of creating a website. It is highly recommended that you read this ENTIRE page as it contains important information that most sites don't tell you about domain name registrations.
Please don't rush this step? If you're trying to make money with your website, hopefully you've taken the time to read 2 Plan a Website first.
There is very important advice there about choosing your topic and doing the proper research and planning before you begin.
NOTE: If you already know about domain names, go here to register your domain. If not, I highly recommend you read on to understand why the name selection is so important.
There are two basic steps to getting your site online and registering/reserving a domain name is the first.
A domain name makes up the address of your site and can end in .com, .net, .org, .info, .us, .biz, .tv and more. Throughout this site you will also see the domain name referred to as the "dot com name".
Once you have registered your name, you will select a web host (2nd step). The web host is the guts of any website because this is where you create and publish your pages, build order forms, add functionality and maintain your site.
First, let's focus on selecting the best domain name for your site...
Free e-Book Software &70+ Design TemplatesWith Every Domain Registered Register by May 1, 2009See details below.
Selecting The Best Domain Name
If being found in the major search engines (Google, Yahoo, etc.) is important to you, I highly recommend you register a name that contains your major keywords instead of your company name.
Think about it. The average surfer searches by subject, not by proper name. So why it may seem cool to have a name like TimothysToolTyme.com, you'll want to choose a name that includes keywords that your target audience would likely use when they search.
So with that in mind, a name like Tool-Tips-for-Beginners.com would be much better than TimothysToolTyme.com.
Sure, you can still list your company name on your web pages, but I believe it's more important to make sure the domain name includes your important "search friendly" keywords if you want to receive traffic from all over.
Of course, you can still list your company name on the web site some place, but your domain name will include all the important keywords you'll want to be found with.
Now, as always, there are exceptions...
If you are just creating a website for a local business, getting traffic from all over the web may not be as important to you. This is because your customers will be local and you may want to grow your brand name in a specific area.
If this is the case, it may make more sense to register your company name and create brand awareness locally instead of trying to capitalize on search engine presence.
For example, let's say you have a company called J.W. Reed & Co and you help people get rid of debt, but you're based in Kansas and can only cater to residents in this area.
Since you are only servicing local clients, you may not care if someone in California can find your site in Google since they are not likely to become one of your customers.
In this case, it's not as important to register a name filled with "search optimized" keywords. You may decide to just reserve the company name, JWReedAndCo.com.
NOTE: Keep in mind that the domain name is not the only factor weighed by search engines when deciding your rank.
The content on your web pages and your site's popularity (inbound links from other sites) is very important too. However, it certainly doesn't hurt to make sure your name is optimized for maximum results.
Here are some more tips on choosing the best domain name:
1) Don't register domain names that are too long and have too many syllables if you can help it. Yes, you can register names up to 63 characters long, but that doesn't mean you have to use all 63 characters.
You want your name to be easy to remember. Not everyone will bookmark your page initially so try to think of something that can be easily remembered -- although I realize this may be tricky since a lot of names are taken these days.
2) Use hyphens if your name is more than 3 words long (unless your name includes 3 short words). A name like carbuying.com doesn't really need a hyphen because it's readable the way it is.
However a name like used-car-buying-scams.com looks better than usedcarbuyingscams.com since there are so many words in the name.
3) Protect your name by registering multiple extensions (.net, .org, etc.) This deters people from copying your name. For example, if you own garden-tips-for-us.com you can also register garden-tips-for-us.net and any other extension that's available.
You don't have to build a site on all the domains, but you can reserve the others to keep people (copycats) from registering them

Want Someone Else to Build & Design Your Site?

If you're in a hurry and/or don't want to learn how to build your site yourself. Check out the custom design options and prices offered at Website Palace. There are even customized logo options.

One More Summary of The Hosting Options

Just in case you're still not sure about which hosting option to select, here's an overview and some basic tips on choosing the right hosting option for you..
1) WebSite Tonight (@ WebsitePalace.com)If you're looking for a quick and easy way to build a personal or professional-looking site then choose one of the WebSite Tonight packages. The point and click web page building tools make creating your site a breeze.
This is a great plan for simple, personal websites. A lot of people use Website Tonight for "About Me", wedding and vacation sites. It's a great choice for sites that will have lots of photos.
All you do is select a design template and then add your text and pictures. No software or programming experience necessary. Beginners who need a very simple site love this option.
2) Powweb A great option for large (or expanding) sites because they provide an unlimited amount of space. Quite honestly all these plans have enough space for almost anyone, but Powweb is by far the most generous.
This is the only hosting option that offers a built-in shopping cart, so if you plan to sell products then you should keep this in mind.
The Turbo Charged option also has the functionality available so you can build a cart, but you'll have to install it yourself. With Powweb hosting, it's already setup for you.
They also provide a built-in web page builder for beginners with tons of design templates. Or if you want, you can use your own program like CoffeeCup or my favorite, Dreamweaver.
When you are registering your name, just select the hosting option that says you'll "park your domain here for free". This just means that you are using another company (Powweb) to host your site. Then after your domain has been registered you'll go to Powweb's site to sign up for hosting.
3) Turbo-Charged (@ WebsitePalace.com)For those of you that already own or do not need any web page creation tools, choose the Turbo-Charged option.
The plans start at only $3.95 per month and if you do not own any web design software you can use an editor like CoffeeCup to create and manage your web pages.
It also comes with the functionality that will allow you to create message boards, shopping carts and add other interactive features to your site.
4) Site Build ItThis host is strictly for money making sites only. I am actually a customer and I used it to build my site flat-stomach-exercises.com.
I earn around $2,500+ per month from this site through ads and referrals. I don't sell any products directly, it's all affiliate income. What's even better is the site basically makes money on autopilot.
In fact, that site gets found in the search engines for over 10,000 different fitness related keywords in the course of a month. SBI! coaches you as you create every page to ensure you receive maximum traffic.
Site Build It! is not a get-rich-quick scheme. I didn't wave a magic wand and money appeared. I did have to read their Action Guide and work on building my content, marketing my site, etc.
But it was nice that I could focus on that while SBI! handles all the technical tasks and search engine submission processes in the background.

Select a Web Host

You've arrived at the 2nd step to creating a web site.
After you have selected and registered your domain name you're ready to choose a web host.
A web host provides you with the space, tools and support to create your web pages and email accounts (you@yourdomain.com).
This is where all the action happens, so please read this page carefully to ensure that you choose the most appropriate option for your site.
After you've read through the different options below, I encourage you to view the web hosting comparison chart I created.
This will give you an overview of the basic features and hopefully help with your decision.
Watch Instructional Video
Before you choose your hosting account, I encourage you to watch this video.
You'll learn about two hosting options - Website Tonight and traditional hosting. I explain the major differences between the two to help you decide which is best for your site.
Watch the video.
Other Web Hosting Options
After watching the video above, please make sure you read the following information because I discuss two more hosting options not offered at WebsitePalace.com.
It's important to note that you do not have to host your site at the same place you register your domain name.
You could register you domain name at WebsitePalace.com and then choose to host your site some place else like Powweb.com, for example.
Why Powweb Hosting?

Powweb is one of the popular hosting companies on the Internet.
They are a privately owned, debt-free company that maintains all of their services in-house and have been providing top-notch web hosting since 1999.
Easy Website Builder Available
Powweb also offers a site wizard similar to Website Tonight plans (above) where you can choose a pre-created layout/template and create a website in minutes.
No programming is necessary. All you do is select the design you want and add your text.
Free Built-In Shopping Cart
The Powweb hosting plan also comes with a built-in shopping cart in case you want to take orders from your site (no installation necessary).
This is an ideal feature if you plan to sell products. Setting up a shopping cart can be a hassle so this is a very nice convenience.
Use Your Own HTML Editor
If you don't want to use their free website builder, you can also use software like CoffeeCup to create and edit your pages.
So if you own the software (or plan to buy it), you can save and publish all your work directly to the web from the software. Dreamweaver is also a great editor you can use. I used it to create and design this site.
Advanced Features
This hosting option also provides the platform so you can add advanced features such as message boards, chat rooms and other interactive features.
Tons of Satisfied Customers
When you visit their site, you'll notice that they proudly display over 100 testimonials from their satisfied customers that prove they are well worth the time and investment.
They also pride themselves on their peer-to-peer chat forums so you can chat with other Powweb customers as you share ideas, ask questions, and more. You can read my review of Powweb here.
How to Sign Up
When you register your domain name at WebsitePalace.com, don't select a web host -- only order the domain.
Then after you have finished the domain name registration process, head on over to Powweb's site and sign up for their hosting.
All-in-One Hosting Option: Site Build It
This host is ideal if you plan on selling hard goods and/or want to learn how to make money from your website. If you choose this method you don't have to register a domain name separately because everything you need is included in the price.
I repeat...
If you choose Site Build It!, you do not need to go to WebsitePalace.com to buy a domain name, choose hosting or anything. Site Build It! takes care of all that for you.
All the tools you need for building your site are in one place. The domain name, hosting, web page building tools, marketing help, search engine submission, ranking reports, you name it!
SBI! uses templates so no HTML knowledge is necessary. All you do is choose a template of your choice and add your text to build your website.
Don't get me wrong. You can use Powweb or WebsitePalace.com's regular hosting plan for a money-making website, but you don't get the marketing and search engine ranking help that you will definitely need if you want to draw in targeted traffic.
I would never say you must use SBI! to achieve success, I'm just saying it's the best. A lot of people attempt to build an ecommerce website using one of the less expensive hosts only to come back to Site Build It because they need help driving traffic to their sites.
After all, if you don't learn how to generate traffic, you won't make any money.
The other hosts mentioned here do not show you how to get a top 10 ranking in the major search engines. You are on your own.
SBI also comes with a brainstorming tool to help you pinpoint the most profitable topic (high demand and low supply). Often times people choose the wrong topic/niche because of too much competition or not enough people searching for it. SBI makes sure you don't make that mistake.
At $25/month ($299 per year), SBI may cost more than the other hosts listed here, but it will cut out numerous learning hurdles of both creating and marketing your site