Originally Posted by cphost

Although there are dozens of resources on how to make a website, including other websites, I have yet to come across a basic guide that systematically outlines all the vital steps and the sequence in which they should be followed to get a website built successfully, from thought to operation on the Internet the very first time.

I am not merely referring to the programming side or technical steps using software. Instead, what I am after is a sort of 'roadmap', which if followed by anyone can be used to build a website from scratch and have it successfully operational the very first time. I mean, there are issues ranging from conceptualization of the idea to keyword research, domain name registration, web hosting, strategies for a successful launch and getting found in the major search engines organically, to name a few.

Yet, most of the resources I have come across simply start with site building itself and how to get hosted live on the Internet, without addressing some of the other important issues for success I mentioned above.

My question is: has anyone of you come across such a resource that provides all of these steps in simple to use language or does any of you have an opinion you would like to share with me on the subject?