Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Pick a Domain Name
Start by buying a good domain name.I recommend: Track domain value trends using DNJournal. BuyDomains and Sedo are the two most popular secondary domain markets. You can also do well buying domains from auctions.
Affordable Hosting
Who I recommend to host your website with.I recommend: I like Dreamhost and Pair for reliable low cost hosting services. If you are going to host many domains consider buying a dedicated server.
Logo & Website Design
Easy ways to build a website design and logo design.I recommend: OSWD provides free templates for websites. Typically there is a decent template worth using that you can spruce up by adding a custom logo to it. Logo Design Works and Logo Bee are great service providers.
Content Management System
Learn how to manage your content.I recommend: If you are going to create a rich and highly interactive website with user accounts Drupal is probably the best CMS on the market. If you are going to make a more simple website but intend to publish frequently Wordpress is nice. If you are going to make a small fairly static website then Dreamweaver is a great HTML editing tool.
Marketing
How to market your website.I recommend: In my guide to learning SEO I actually cover a lot of ground on web marketing in general. Bolting that article onto this one should help you get your domain up and off the ground.
Free B2B search marketing whitepaper, B2B Search Marketing Strategy Guide: Advice From the Pros.
