1. Develop an overall mission statement and target audience.
2. Research industry trends and competitors.
3. Identify your website platform, content management system (CMS) and hosting service provider.
4. Design the visual elements of the site’s look and feel including graphic design and user interface (UI).
5. Set up a domain name and email address for your business.
6. Create website content including articles, images, audio/visual files and other digital media.
7. Optimize the website for search engines to increase visibility and traffic.
8. Promote the website on social media platforms in order to build awareness.
9. Monitor website analytics to get a better understanding of user behavior and track performance.
10. Provide customer support and technical assistance when necessary.