Website Resources

A template on its own is next to useless, all you've bought is the design, it doesn't have your information in it, you may not even have the tools to edit it let alone a domain name or somewhere to host it. The various sections below list links to resources that will provide you with everything you need to get up and running in no time.

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Template Modification Resources

Easy Guide to Modifying Web Site Templates
To make your site visible to the world you need somewhere to put it, a web host. With so many out there, how do you choose? Which features should you look for? What does all the jargon mean? This guide will help cut through the confusion and teach you what you need to know in order to make an informed choice. Find out more

Web Host Resources

Easy Guide to Choosing a Web Host
To make your site visible to the world you need somewhere to put it, a web host. With so many out there, how do you choose? Which features should you look for? What does all the jargon mean? This guide will help cut through the confusion and teach you what you need to know in order to make an informed choice. Find out more

Web Hosting Links

• Find Your Host
  Allows you to search for a host by hosting type, packages and features
• Web Hosting Talk
  Ask questions or find comments about your prospective host
• Web Hosting Stuff
  A resource for finding your ideal host

Domain Name/Registrar Resources

Easy Guide to Registering a Domain Name
If you want to register your own domain name but don't know where to start, or what to look out for, this is the guide for you. It talks you through the basics of picking a domain name and points out some of the pitfalls to be aware of. Recommended for anyone wanting to register a domain name for the first time. Find out more

Domain Name/Registrar Links

• Allwhois
  A free service to check the availability of any domain name

Software

HTML Editors

• Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
• The pros HTML tool, but pricey, free trial available from Macromedia.com
• Microsoft FrontPage 2003
• An easy to use HTML editor that integrates with the Office suite
• Namo Web Editor
• Intelligent site building and management tool
• Net Objects Fusion 7
• A complete easy to use web design solution

Graphics Manipulation

• Adobe Photoshop
• The pros graphics tool, but pricey, free trial available from Adobe.com
• Paint Shop Pro
• Slightly behind Photoshop in features, but more than capable
• Photoshop Elements
• A cut-down version of Photoshop, free trial available from Adobe.com

Other Software

• SmartFTP
• File transfer program, free version available
• CuteFTP
• File transfer program, free trial available
• Macromedia Flash MX
• The pros Flash tool, but pricey, free trial available from Macromedia.com
• SWiSHmax
• Flash editing for the budget-minded, free trial available from Swishzone.com

Website Promotion

• Ten Top Tips for Topping Google
  To get ahead of the race you need to supercharge your Web site. We reveal the ten most effective ways to reach number one on the Google listings…
• Get Traffic Quickly and Cheaply: 6 Tips
  6 promotion methods that got results
• Google Ranking Tips
  Learn about Google's page ranking method and how to exploit it
• Increase response rates 1800% by tomorrow
  The importance of using good headlines
• Are you neglecting 70-90% of your Internet profits
  Using backend marketing to increase your profits
• 101 Ways to Promote Your Web Site
  Demonstrates tools and techniques for increasing Web site traffic, including overall design, exposure to search engines, newsgroups, e-mail, mailing lists, linking strategies, and online advertising.
• Streetwise Low-cost Web Site Promotion
  Every possible way to make your web site a success, without spending lots of money
• Internet Marketing Tips and Resources
  Tools and advice to design a better website and market it more effectively.

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WEB HOSTS

• BeamHost
• An open and honest host who are proud of their commitment to their customers and happy to show the stats that prove it. Great value packages, superb uptime and excellent support.
• IBG Hosting
• IBG offers reliable Windows 2000 hosting packages
• Purple Paw
• Purple Paw offers professional web hosting at affordable prices. Highly Recommended

DOMAIN NAME REGISTRARS

• 123-Reg
• 123reg is a market leader in domain name registration and web hosting solutions
• UKDomains
• UKDomains offer domain registration, hosting, on-line marketing and business solutions
• 49 Reg
• Fully-automated online domain registry
• eNom
• Domain registration and services
• ScotReg
• Enjoy total control and freedom

PROMOTION TOOLS

• Web CEO
• The only software you need to promote, analyze and maintain your website.
• Site-Report.com
• Find out what real people actually think of your site.
• Search Engine Submission
• Submit your site to nearly 200 search sites from one page for free
• Popularity Checker
• Check your website’s ranking on the top search engines for free
• Meta Tag Generator
• A free Meta tag generator