Pointer 4 - Get a Graphics Editor

Getting a graphics editor is just as important as getting an HTML Editor. There are many editors out there, and just like HTML Editors, some have more features than others. Professional Web Builders like to use tools such as Fireworks and PhotoShop, unfortunately though, these tools are quite expensive so most Web Builders settle for PaintShop Pro - a great graphics editor indeed.

Pointer 5 - Get FTP Software

There is no use in going through all this trouble if you are not going to be able to upload your work to your web server, so download a FTP client, install it, learn how to use it and upload your work as soon as you are ready.

Don't know where to find a FTP client? No problem, here are some suggestions: WS_FTP Pro, FTP Explorer, FTP Voyager. Here is also a tutorial that will help you learn FTP Explorer and another tutorial that will show you how to use FTP Voyager.

Pointer 6 - Test your work

Before you announce to the world that you have a web site, beta test your site to make sure everything works as intended. The good thing about doing this is that if things don't look good, you can always make changes to your site therefore avoiding an unhappy audience.

Pointer 7 - Promote your Site

Once you are really ready to go, announce your site to the world! There is no best way to do this than promoting it in the right places.

That's pretty much all you need to get started. Also, remember that going live with your web site is not the end of the journey, it's actually the beginning! Happy Web Building!