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In The Beginning
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Lesson 3
It is a matter of opinion where one should begin when building a website. However it is easy understand the excitement of seeing your website taking shape in front of your eyes. It is like doing a build out on your brick and mortar business, you want to see it now.
So I have taken the time to create a website building format that is easy to understand and follow, and will take you from zero to 60 in your website building.
Things You Will Need To Build Your Website:
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Computer - Laptop preferably, but a desktop will work great
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Web connection - If you do not have internet, read our suggestions
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Antivirus - There are some free ones that really do quite nicely, here is the link to our page on antivirus programs.
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Email account - not one of the phoo-phoo emails but an email that has validity and great spam filters.
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A folder compressor - Win ZIP, most PC’s have the folder compressor and extractor.
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Notepad++ - you can download it here.
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A Productivity program - MS Office or Open Office (open office is a free productivity tools that is comparable to MS Office)
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PayPal - If you are creating an online business you will need Paypal
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Business License or LLC - to protect yourself and your business. You can apply for an LLC from rocket lawyer
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Business checking - Most banks will not allow you to open a business checking account without Corporation, LLC, or a business license.
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A Prepaid Visa/MasterCard - limit your spending online, create a debt free business Prepaid Visa Card - No credit check. Quick approval.
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Website Editor - The first Website Editor we will be working with is XSITE PRO 2.5, if you do not have XSITE PRO 2.5, it is at the time of this publishing around $200.
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Domain - I suggest you purchase your domain First Step Domain .
Your ToolBox 
Just like any toolbox that you have ever assembled, you have the basic tools needed to put together a great website that will work for personal uses or business, and eCommerce site.
