Advanced tools allow you to place professional features on your site and the better programs will have an extensive template library that allows you to have a site that looks like it was created by a professional graphic designer. With the use of templates, a site styled for you - all you need to do is add the content, then publish.

The publishing step is often the most daunting for newcomers, but if you really want to make your own website, you should be empowered to do this by your software.

What Do I Need To Publish?

First of all, it is important to note that your website design software is not server software. You need to register a domain name, and sign up with a web hosting service before publishing your website.

Registering your domain name will cost around $10-15, and your web host will charge you a monthly fee depending on which plan you select. Once you've done this, you'll find yourself with a web address and some basic log-in and password information.

In the old days, you'd have to go jump through a few hoops, set up a few extra uploading programs, and place your website on the server piece by piece. The good news is that these are times of user-friendly software, and the best ones ensure it as easy to upload your site as it is to create - read on...

Wizards Take It From There

When you're ready to publish your website, on your software's publishing page you simply need to enter just 5 pieces of information that you received when you registered your domain name and web hosting service.

Once that is done, you can publish your website at anytime with only two clicks! Imagine that! Should you decide you need to make some changes and want to get the new pages onto your website fast - no worries there, just a couple of mouse clicks and its done.

A progress window will inform you of how long the upload will take, and when its done, that window has a button that takes you directly to the site so you can review your work.

Keep It Organized

The best website software program gives you complete control over your website. From its file manager interface you can easily sort through all the files on your website (including images, audio, video, and others). This very handy and simple to use tool helps you monitor it all.

It is really bad business to skimp on software once you have decided to make your own website. By buying a package that is not only user-friendly, but powerful enough to grow with you, you will free yourself from the frustration that used to accompany creating and publishing your own website.