Getting Started

Have a plan or else you will waste a lot of time and money.
Identify outcomes to figure out what you want your site to do so you can later see if it is doing it.
Pick a name that is easy to remember, appropriate to your desired outcomes and target audience, and that is unique.
Determine the type of Website that is appropriate based on the outcomes and desired audience.
Select a content management system or rough out the framework for your site.
Purchase the domain name and hosting plan for your site that supports the CMS or site framework you roughed out.
Pick only the add-ons/upsells that you need and only when you need them.
Install the CMS or site framework to your host.
Begin adding content to your site.
Spread the word about your site--in an appropriate way.

What do you want to do?