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Developing your domain name is the business end of domain name registration. You could decide to do the following with your domain name; Develop a website, Start a Blog,, Send email, Park it or Sell it.
Main features of a developing a website
- Content
- Design
Content
The trick to developing your domain name is content, you need to find a subject that interests you because you will need enthusiasm to keep on going as you write the copy of the website.
Okay you now have your subject matter - now what? Well write like your life depends on it. It is said that a good website has to have about 25 pages of rich content. Always bear in mind that you can always pay someone else to write the content, focus on your core strategy.
Design
Internet are now very savvy and have certain expectation when it comes to the design of your website
Logo
Should generally be located at the left side of website. Your logo should be simple, capture what your website does.
Font
Use fonts that are browser friendly, this ensures you website is accessible to a wider audience. Say way from fancy fonts which are likely not compatible with different browsers.
Colours
How a website looks and feels visual has big impact on the users experience. Be aware of the mood various colours invoke in people. Use white space effectively it is good on the eye.
Feedback
It’s good practise to create a some form of feedback and contact with your users. This allows them to engage with the subject matter. Feedback is also helps tweak your site to represent what your users want to experience rather than what you think they what to experience.
Quality
One of the biggest turn off for a user is spelling mistakes. It implies a careless attitude and lack of professionalism. So take the time to proof read your content. The style of writing should suit the intended audience an article in a medical journal will have a different tone and flow to an article aimed at teenage girls.
You have about 3 seconds to make an impression before the user clicks the back button, so it pays to tick the boxes. Of course the information above are guidelines, sometimes you need to tear the rule book and do what feels right.
Monetizing your website
Once you have built your website next comes the task of monetizing your website.
There are three main ways to monetize your web site:
a) Google Adsense: Pay Per Click
Major affiliate networks are Commission Junction, LinkShare, ShareASale and FineClicks
Developing your domain name can open up amazing opportunities.
From Google Adsense to affiliate marketing developing your domain name is good long term strategy for your online presence.