User Friendly Websites

The technology behind websites has become so sophisticated that you no longer have to be a computer geek to be able to build your own website. Most web hosting service providers will actually install what is called a "content management system" onto your domain once you purchase a domain and web hosting. Once this CMS system is installed, you can download a template from any number of template creators onto your CMS system (which is as easy as uploading an attachment to an email) and from there you can start building.

You no longer have to understand HTML to be able to manage and maintain your website either. While a little HTML knowledge is helpful, all CMS systems utilize word editing and formatting capabilities.  A coupole of CMS systems that you might want to try include Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, and DotNetNuke. There are a couple of options also where you can find website templates like StudioPress.com and ThemeForest.com. So at the end of the day, just make sure you go with a good web host like Host Monster, and you will be able build your own website of your dreams! (below you'll fnd some examples of wordpress websites).

My Favorite Types of Websites

As the title of my blog suggessts, I am the website enthusiast. But I have to admit that my favorite websites are the wedding websites that couples put up to share their love story and the details of their wedding. There are a couple of things that you should include if you are going to have your own wedding website.

First you need to obtain a domain name and web hosting through a company like Host Monster. Then you'll need a great home page with a good engagement photo of the two of you. It should also say something like "the future Mr. and Mrs. John Smith". You should include the date of your wedding, and also the story of how the two of you met; and don't forget to also include the story of how you got engaged.

Video footage is always a plus to document your love. Below is a good example of what that would look like:


So take a look at some websites, get your web hosting, get some great pictures and great video footage, and get started on your wedding website!

Why I Love Websites

Ok, so I have been in love with the concept of websites since the beginning of the internet. The idea that someone half way across the world or even just across the room can look at a dynamic page that is a visual and informational representation of you, your business, or your life is just down right interesting to me! That's why I call myself "The Website Enthusiast". I want to share all things related to websites, because they interest me so much.

I like seeing new designs, new approaches to websites, and most of all, I like helping people who are ill-informed about websites, creating them, and maintaining them. The world is always making things easier, and having a website is no different - the world has changed a lot in the last 20 years such that websites are now "creator friendly". Anyone can create one with a few clicks of a mouse. You'd be amazed at how quickly and professionally a website can be created! Web hosts like Host Monster make it easy to install simple platforms designed to help make the web creation process easy.

Thanks to them and other web hosting blogs, we have all the information we need. So until next time, happy website building!