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Plan, Design and Build

Plan, Design & Build


Once you have decided on the name of your website and your content, it is time to start planning in detail.

This section focuses on the main areas that you will need to consider.


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  The eBook Primer - Important Tips to Consider When Planning an eBook
Mar 12, 2010
An eBook, if properly planned and executed, can position you as an authority in your niche or sector. It also can help you attract visitors to your website or feature as a key part of a launch strategy.  However, if you get things wrong, you can easily create a negative image that will be hard to reverse!

Here are SubHub's top tips for creating the perfect eBook, to get you and your website noticed . . .
  Improving Your Website Conversion Rate in Just 5 Steps
Feb 25, 2010
These days pretty much every website statistic you can think of can be measured online. But of all the things you can track, the only metric that truly matters is your conversion rate.

We show you how to improve your conversion rate in just 5 steps.
  10 Scams To Avoid When Registering Your Domain Name
Feb 19, 2010
It is often said that the Internet is like the wild west and certainly in the domain registration business there are some real cowboys.

These are some of the tricks that domain registrars use to try to squeeze more money out of you, make cash from your domain or worst of all, take ownership of your URL.
  The Complete Guide To Buying A Domain Name
Feb 12, 2010

If you are setting up a website, blog or online business, your domain name will be the most valuable asset you have; you must take care of it. One of the big decisions you will need to make at the outset is which domain name registration company to use.

This guide should help you select a registrar that will look after your domain and offer additional services to help you run your site.
  Opinion: Why WordPress Should Never Be Used to Manage a Membership Site
Feb 1, 2010
Guest article by Alex Sysoef about the risks of using WordPress to run a membership website.
  Trademark Traps: Don't Sink Your Brand
Jan 27, 2010
There is much to consider when selecting a new trademark.  The initial joy of playing with possible names and sketching logo designs should be tempered with a realistic perspective on the rights and responsibilities of the trademark owner.

There are common traps you can fall into when you are in the process of deciding on a new trademark, clearing it for use and protecting it. By taking simple steps to avoid these traps, you are more likely to end up with a strong trademark that can be the cornerstone of a sustainable brand.
  Top 10 Techniques for Finding the Perfect Subject For Your Blog Or Content Website
Nov 9, 2009
The most important decision that you will make when setting up a blog or content website is what subject to cover. Here are a few useful ways of narrowing down a broad subject area or researching how popular a niche is.
  What is Online Content Monetization?
Oct 28, 2009
The phrase content monetization is being used more and more frequently, but it is hard to find a definition or detailed description of what it means.  So, here goes . . .
  The 5 Challenges of Implementing Membership Software
Oct 19, 2009
If you want to run a membership site with either free or paid membership, you essentially have two affordable choices. You can either buy membership software and install it on a server yourself, or you can use a managed service. Which is better for you?
  Membership Site Tips - Important Things You Should Consider
Oct 6, 2009
Running a membership site is one of the most fun and rewarding 'jobs' you can do, but the more you know about what works before you start, the more chance you will have of succeeding.
  SubHub Video Interview - MomsTown
Sep 17, 2009
In our latest video interview, SubHub co-founder Evan Rudowski interviews Heather Reider and Mary Goulet of popular 'Mom Entrepreneur' site MomsTown.com, to learn more about their experience building a brand on the web and about their plans for the MomsTown Network.
  Subscription or Membership Websites - Top 10 Subjects
Aug 24, 2009
One of the questions I get asked most often is “what are the most popular subjects for subscription or membership websites?”. Well, read on...
  Membership Software Versus a Managed Membership Site Service
Aug 20, 2009
Understanding the difference between unmanaged membership software and a managed membership site service is vital when adding a membership or subscription area to your website. 

In this article we explain the advantages and disadvantages of both, to help you make an informed decision about which is right for you.
  Membership Software Guide
Aug 15, 2009
More and more bloggers, small businesses, publishers and organizations are realizing the benefits of adding membership to their websites. Some want to introduce free membership, to restrict access to certain parts of their site. Others want to add paid membership, so they can charge access to premium content. Either way they will need to look for membership software or services to make it happen.
  Subscription Software Must-Have Features
Aug 3, 2009
There are a number of reasons for introducing subscriptions on your website.  For one thing, it is a way to restrict access to certain parts of your site.  Additionally, you may want to charge for access to premium content.  Either way, you need subscription software or a subscription service to make it happen.
 
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