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Without a doubt, the internet is a great platform to create awareness of you and your brand and you have taken the right step to find out how you can start your own website.

The first step that you would need to do is find out what name you would need to give your site. This is also known as a domain name. It is the address that users will type into their browser that will take them to your site. You can choose any name you desire unless it has been taken up by someone else already. Incase you need a specific domain name which has been purchased by someone else, you can approach them with a bid that you have in mind. Other than that, you can set up your own domain name. Generally, domain names can be purchased at around $10. These rates may fluctuate with the source from where you are purchasing it.

The second step after you have purchased your domain would be to opt for a hosting server where you can place your domain. Hosting servers are hardware pieces that are connected to the internet which host the domain that you have provided. Generally, the place from where you have purchased your domain should also offer you hosting options to choose from. Depending upon what kind of website you are developing, you can opt to choose a domain that can be hosted on a shared server or dedicated server. There are a number of options for you to elect from and prices start at $40 a year.

Once you have finalized on a domain name and hosting solution, you will be able to start building the website yourself. Always make sure that you opt for a hosting solution that can live up to your expectations.
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