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| the ability to speak of course, could tell you how | | | | two companies I recommend to people are the two |
| much a part of life the internet has become; | | | | that I use. They are Host Gator, for my hosting |
| especially for younger generations. The internet has | | | | which is around $5 a month, and GoDaddy for my |
| made the world a much smaller place, brought | | | | domain registration, which is around $10 a year. Very, |
| businesses together who would have otherwise not | | | | very inexpensive, but people would be surprised at |
| been able to conduct business together, connected a | | | | the number of people who are paying individuals $50 |
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| people meeting new people from all over the world. | | | | hassle of creating your own website, there is always |
| In 2009, it was estimated that the internet had an | | | | the option of creating a page on WordPress. This will |
| audience of a little over 6.7 billion people, with around | | | | give you full use of your page, as if it were your |
| 63 thousand new users each day. For businesses, | | | | own site. The only downfall with this is that your |
| having a place on the World Wide Web is becoming | | | | domain name will not be as easy to remember, and |
| as important as having lights on in an office building. | | | | you may not have as much freedom over the design |
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| create a space on the internet. Individuals should also | | | | great alternative to hosting your own domain. You |
| be creating their own personal blogs or websites. | | | | would basically be cutting through all the steps, and |
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| opinion on an issue that they are passionate about. | | | | Now that you have an idea of your different options |
| What better way to get that out than via the | | | | for creating your own site on the internet, get out |
| internet, with a potential reader base of just over 6.7 | | | | there and let the world hear what you have to say. |
| billion people? | | | | Let the world know what's going on in your life, how |
| As an avid website creator and promoter, nothing | | | | you feel about certain current events, what you |
| bothers me more than the thought that so many | | | | think about certain political candidates, etc. You would |
| people and companies do not have websites, | | | | be surprised at how many people share your same |
| because they are unsure of how to get create one. | | | | opinion, and how many people you will be able to |
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| WordPress, creating a website has never been easier. | | | | wonderful place full of opportunity that everyone |
| It's as simple as "plug-n-play." Although there are a lot | | | | should be a part of. |
| of steps to take in creating your own site, it really | | | | |