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Have you ever wanted to start your own online business, but you were not too sure on get started? In this article, you will find out start an online dating website with just a few tips and tricks.
Instructions
1. Locate a hosting service with database capabilities. Hosting services usually provide Unix or NT server extensions. Unix extensions are recommended since this type of hosting plan offers the ability to add more features such as Word Press blogs, PHP pages and a variety of other programs. (See the resource link below for a Unix versus NT comparison).
2. Pick a website domain name. A domain name is the name that your website visitors will type in the address bar to reach your website. A catchy name that is short yet detailed will bring a multitude of website visitors as opposed to a long name with no detail.
3. Decide on a website layout and color scheme. If you are unfamiliar with web design, hire a webmaster as soon as your wallet will allow. Trying to go it alone while designing a website for the first time will surely produce a headache and could cause you to give up before your site is even started.
4. Assuming you have hired a web designer or know what your doing, the next steps will breeze by in a flash. Now that you're on track with your hosting plan, domain name and designer, it's time to put your dating website on the information map. Choose a website format that is clean (uncluttered), intuitive and very easy to navigate. Website themes can be found online at no cost. Therefore, choose wisely based on the look that will bring return visitors, not what looks good to you only. You may like a putrid green color as your layout with 80 links on the front page; however, this is a sure way to run off any potential website visitors.
5. Once your layout is complete and the site is up and running, you will need to add advertisements into your dating database. One of the fastest routes to do this is to give away free memberships. This will entice new members to sign up and create a profile. While others are busy creating new profiles, simultaneously other members will be able to search for those members who just signed up. Amazing, right? Another quick route is to sign up for a Google ad words account. This type of paid advertising can build up a database with new members within one week, if not sooner.
6. Always send out newsletters or other forms of enticement to keep your members interested and coming back for more content. Enjoy your new business. You are now up and running.
