When you build a website, unless you are hiring professionals, you are going to need some assistance. Even if you are very good with the web and computers, you can always use inspiration and additional knowledge from different places on the web. This list is 5 resources on the Internet that will help you get your website up and running from start finish.

1. Get some inspiration from http_//www.unmatchedstyle.com/. This website has a huge gallery of great websites. These are real, active websites that have been compiled to show all different styles of graphic design and web development. While you may think you know exactly what you want, a quick trip to this website will bring 100's of ideas and tons of inspiration. I highly recommend getting good ideas and inspiration from all over the web and this is a great place to find just that.

2. Find a great color scheme at http_//colorschemedesigner.com/. Color schemes are often hard to put together in your mind. This website is a great, easy to use tool that helps you find a great set of colors for your website. All you do is come up with a main color, then you can choose different shades or even generate compliments or triads of that original color.

3. Search engine optimization is key. Here is a link to a great ebook on the topic_ http_//webstarts.com/downloads/WebStarts_SEO_Guide.pdf. After all, what good is having a great website if nobody will be able to find it on the search engines. This ebook, as well as other knowledge you may find on the Internet, will show you the ins and outs of getting your website found so it is absolutely a must read.

4. http_//blog.webstarts.com is a great resource for new ideas and common sense marketing. At WebStarts, we are always writing for the average person who wants to use the web. That means we are constantly putting out great articles just like this one that will help your success on the web. Browse the archives to find information about choosing color schemes, choosing domain names, and more.

5. Last but not least, http_//google.com/. Google is a great resource for just about anything. Web design is no exception. If you have any question, no matter how simple or complicated, do a quick Google search and see what you can find. Many times you will find that 100's of people before you have been in the same situation.

More and more people are learning that you can build your own website with very little knowledge of the web. With these resources and some determination, you can build the custom website of your dreams at a reasonable price. Get started with your free website today at http_//webstarts.com.