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Developing and publishing a web site for a worldwide audience is far less time and resource intensive than publishing content to traditional media. Using the free design tools and web hosting services available today, you can design your own website literally for free. This unprecedented marriage of scale, economy, and availability has effectively provided every aspiring author his or her own printing press. It's no wonder web sites are sprouting fasters than flowers in spring!

Perhaps intimidated by the apparent technical complexity of website design, many people have yet to take the leap. However, the apparent technical complexity should not dissuade the aspiring publisher from diving in. Few of us understand how any complex communication tool works. But we still use devices such as cell phones to communicate our thoughts with other people.

The first step to design your own website is to decide on the site's purpose. A site intended to serve as a forum will require a different design than a site intended to share writing, photographs, music or art. The purpose need not be limited to these examples, of course. After deciding the site's purpose, conduct a search for web site design and development tools which offer the necessary functionality for satisfying your site's intended purpose.

Software applications that function using a WYSIWYG interface (what you see is what you get) are just as easy to use as a typing or word processing program. Many software companies offer free trials to allow users to sample their wares before purchasing the complete package. Save money by developing your website while you are taking advantage of the free trial. You may not be able to upload your site to the internet at this point, but you can save it on your computer.

After using these tools to design your own website, the next step is to find a suitable web hosting provider. The web hosting service provides space for your site's files on network computers called servers. The web host also provides the connection to the Internet necessary for publishing your site to a worldwide audience.

A free web hosting plan may be appropriate for your needs, but it will depend on the purpose of your site and how much traffic you expect to bring in. Free hosting plans pay for themselves by placing online ads on your webpage. Do a search for free web hosting and you'll find there are several alternatives you can select from. You will need to upload your files to the web hosting service's server, and then you will be ready to go. Your large audience awaits you at no charge.

So you're starting a business, or want to improve the sales and traffic to your current business. Don't forget about the importance of having a good website. Website visibility is a critical part of every business, large or small. If you don't know how to design your own website, or can't afford to pay someone, don't despair! Use an online site builder. They're easy to use, often free (and if not, very affordable), and you'll love the results! If you want, you can change your site every week or even several times a day.