Today’s post is going to be a quickie but a goodie…
Do you know when you registered your domain name? Was it last year? 2 Years ago? 5 Years ago?
Maybe you haven’t even registered that perfect domain name. If this is you, listen up.
When you register your domain, register it for at least 2 years. And when you do register it, get hosting set up ASAP – even if it’s the cheapest program you can find and get something up on your home page.
Not “Under Construction”
Not “Coming Soon”
Not “This website has been registered…”
You need something of value. Write a brief article about your site and why your website will be the best at whatever it is you do.
www.GoDaddy.com has very cheap domains that run $8.95 a year and hosting as low as $3.99 a month. So regardless of what you do, once you’ve settled on a domain name, get it registered for at least 2 years and then get something up on your home page.
Kristine
can I put my blog on my home page. does this count?
Janey
Comment by JaneP112 — July 24, 2006 @ 2:46 pm
Hi Janey!
That is a wonderful idea! As long as your blog is relevant to your web site’s theme.
Once you get articles and other relevant content up on your website you’ll want to move your blog to an interior but top level directory. For example, http://www.yoursite.com/blog/ and then point to it from your home page.
Especially if you update your blog regularly, the search engines will love this unique and original content for a new website. It shows you have a vested interest in your business’ growth.
All the best,
Kristine
Comment by Kristine - A WAHM — July 24, 2006 @ 4:59 pm