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Many ambitious webmasters are eager to get a slice of the Internet. Your ticket in is your very own domain name and hosting service. There are many cheap and reliable sites that a beginner can go to for this. Most sites offer a "starter" account which is designed specifically for beginners venturing into the digital world. These accounts give you a taste of what they have to offer without ruining your experience or damaging your wallet. Most even offer upgrades for when you're sure you want to go head-on into digital realm.

Domain Registration

Getting your own domain name has many advantages for your new Internet identity. It shows who you are and what you're here for. It's like naming a new born baby, it's identifies who you are. That is why you need to pick a domain name that is relevant to what your website is about. If your company is called Bill's Construction, then you'd probably want the domain to be www.billscontruction.com. NameCheap is a cheap and reliable place to purchase your new domain name. They offer a variety of extensions such as .com, .net, .me, and so on. Starting at $9.69 per year, it's a bargain you can't pass up. Doing simple math, that's $0.80 per month! Surely anyone who is mildly interested in starting a new website can afford the invest that must be made for a new domain.

Hosting Service

After naming your new site, you need somewhere to put all your website files for the public to view. This is what a hosting service does, and for cheap too! It takes away the hassle of trying to set up your own server and wasting all your bandwidth from your home computer. Many offer a starter account to help you begin without worrying about any contracts or special paperwork. I personally recommend Host Gator not only for it's low price, but also because it is a well known name. Their "Hatchling" plan is $4.95 a month, which offers both unlimited disk space and bandwidth plus $25 worth of credit in Google AdWords! That is a bargain that can't be passed up.

So now you know how to get started with a domain name and hosting service. Remember, due to the fact that you are getting started you don't need all the extra features that most services add. Just stick to the basics and work your way up as your site grows and flourishes. A quality site is not based on how much you spend on it, but on how much devotion is put into it. Offer content that is sought out by the reader and you will soon see the results that it can bring. If you build it, they will come.

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