10. Select a domain name
Establish website hosting
Think about the user process
Upload your files
Prepare for your first order
11. Select a domain name
My personal rules for selecting a domain name:
1. Make it up with your main keyword
2. Stick with a .com
3. Shorter is better
4. If it’s possible, don’t use hyphens.
5. Avoid slang.
6. Avoid industry jargon if not needed.
I buy my domains at $10/yr from www.namecheap.com
13. Think about the user process
Now you have the bare essentials, you need to think about
the design, look and feel, and development of your website.
14. Think about the user process
What are the key pages for helping you to build authority,
grow your list and generate sales online?
Squeeze page (to grow your list)
Sales page (to offer the product)
Thank-You page (for product delivery options)
Blog (for publishing free content)
You’ll also need a method for collecting e-mail addresses
and a method for collecting payment.
38. Think about the user process
You are also going to need an e-mail management service to
help you collect, store and use prospect and customer data.
39. Think about the user process
AWEBER.COM
1. Create unlimited lists
2. Create follow up messages (autoresponders)
3. Create broadcast messages
4. Create web forms
40. Think about the user process
What will I use to get all of this actually built?
I recommend Wordpress (platform) and OptimizePress
(theme) as a brilliant starter for building your website. Both
require a very minimal amount of technical skill.
41. Think about the user process
How will I get it all built quickly and easily?
The easiest way is to outsource all of this. It will save you
many hours and a lot of energy.
www.elance.com
42. Think about the user process
What to think about and tell your designer:
Colour schemes
Types of images (message you want to get across)
Body copy
Examples of websites you like (structure)
Always ask your designer to look at their portfolio of work
43. Upload your files
If you’re outsourcing (which I recommend), this step is done
for you.
If you’re not, you will need to look into FTP.
44. Prepare for your first order
Just as your site goes live, you’ll need to be ready for your
first order and every order.
1. How will you take payment?
2. How will you deal with new orders?
3. How will you avoid buyers remorse?
45. Select a domain name
Establish website hosting
Think about the user process
Upload your files
Prepare for your first order