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Before providing you with this important information, here is what a Noob means. It simply means Newbie – which is a slang term for a newcomer to an Internet activity. Every one of us has been a Noob at some point in time, but once armed with the necessary start up information you can then gain access to the amazing world of the Internet.

There is an increasing need for businesses to be operational online, and the majority of people who are in need of a website are business savvy, not technology experts. As a business owner your main priority is running a successful enterprise, not studying how to design a website.

So here are a few simple steps and tips to help you to understand what is involved in developing an effective website.

Websites are often overlooked as they become too complicated for the business owner to develop. However, websites can be the most effective medium to market your business in this technology booming age.

Here are the three major components that make up a website:

1) Domain Name

To get the ball rolling, you initially need a domain name. This basically means you need an address for your website. Your domain name should be the name of your business or the first verbal phrase people will know your business by.

2) Web Design

The next essential step is hiring a web designer. Although there are programs which enable you to build a website, by hiring an actual web designer, you will be able to develop an excellent site to a professional standard. The web design company will also inform you of other programs which will take your website to a new level and get you ahead of your competitors.

3) Web Hosting

You also need a host. Web host companies provide you with space on their server for use by clients and also provide Internet connectivity for you. What is Web Hosting? Here’s an example: you rent an office space or factory to place your business in. This is like hosting. You host (or rent) a space on the Internet and that’s where your website lives.

And here are a few tips which will help your website succeed:

1. Clearly define your audience.
2. Clearly define the purpose of your website.
3. Create relevant content that is both people friendly and search engine friendly.
4. Point people where you want them to go by having stand out pages.
5. Provide an offer where, when consumers fill in their details, they are offered something free.
6. Have contact details on every page.

By using these tips, and by hiring a web designer, it will enable your business to be present on the web. Web designers can also help you get on the major search engines so that your website can become your most effective marketing tool, ultimately ensuring your online business success.