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So you want to construct your own site but can't seem to get there!!!

Where are you up to at the moment? Do you have a domain name, a hosting service, web authoring software, decent specification computer? Have you come to a grinding halt because it all got too complicated or other commitments have pulled you away?

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Administering your own site

In many instances you can administer your own site safely even if you are not the one who designed it. Content Management System software is very affordable e.g. Adobe Contribute is around £100.

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Search Engine Optimisation

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of making your website easy to find on the internet. This is done by optimizing your site for the search engines that people use to surf the internet. A well optimized site can draw thousands of (free) referrals per day from major search engines. Properly optimizing your site will mean a gradual shift away from Pay-Per-Click campaigns to cost-free referrals. Successful optimisation is mainly dependant on your business type, site content/design and locality settings for potential customers. It is not just a matter of sticking a few key words in your site and hoping for an immediate result. Every site has a ranking and and I suggest you use this online tool to find out what your sites ranking is! http://whois.domaintools.com/

Keeping it Local - Henley on Thames

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