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Getting a professional website is getting easier and easier. You have many options today that you didn't have a few years ago. You can go out and hire someone to design a website for you. You can learn HTML and code the website yourself. You can use a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor like Dreamweaver or Frontpage to design a website. Or you can use a template. Templates are professionally designed websites that can be purchased and put on your website. Just add your logo and your content and you are finished.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find high quality, low cost templates

The first place you want to go to find templates is a template directory. A template directory will list hundreds or thousands of templates by category so you can browse through the designs and choose the one you like.

I recommend: The SightHost Template Directory at http://www.sighthost.com/templates.html is a directory of thousands of templates. Browse through the high quality designs and get a professional web site for your business, your church, your organization or your personal website. It is all here at the SightHost Template Directory.

Get Started Online

If you are just getting started online, you might need help choosing a domain name or developing or promoting your website. You need to get more information on how websites work or how to get your business online before you can think about buying a template.

I recommend: The How To Website at http://www.howto.ws has a gold membership which provides everything you need to get started online. This membership includes several hours of video training on how to plan, develop and promote your website. It also comes with free website hosting and a free domain name for as long as you are a member.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

By choosing a high-quality template, you can cut development costs, save time, and get a high quality website that visitors will enjoy.

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Guide to Professional Web Design At A Price You Can Afford

Learn how to use professional templates to get the competative edge without breaking the bank.

Find high quality, low cost templates

Get Started Online