I decided not to wait. Even if I have to use a template to get the site started, it's better than not being online at all. Today, after scouring the variety of established and well-rated site hosts, I finally registered for four domains, www.writetodaychangetomorrow.com, .org, .net, and .us. OK, so the .us domain was probably overkill, but it was such a rush! I designed my first website seven years ago in a desktop publishing/web design class that involved learning the basics of HTML code and consisted of photos of me and my family. Like any good girl who's suffered one rebellious moment, I consider myself an almost-website-virgin who's had one brief and shallow experience. Now I just have to create a website in an exponentially larger online world than what I learned in and attempt to draw in and inspire a teenage audience. No problem!
17 March 2008
Confessions of a Web Site Virgin - Almost
As I plod defiantly through the mud that is the process of creating a new product, I've been debating when to start a website. When planning my destination wedding last year, I wouldn't even consider using a company who didn't have a website. I believe in keeping money within a community, but to not have a website means a company cares little for catering to out-of-towners. Developing a newsletter for high school students similarly requires accepting that my online presence might as well be my only presence. I wondered, though, Should I wait until I have enough money to pay for a professional site, or get something basic online immediately?
