Most People Jump Into Building a Website Too Fast And End Up Stuck
They pick a template. They click around. They get overwhelmed. Then they quit.
Not because they can’t build a website, but because they never took the time to answer the core questions that make everything easier:
- What is your website supposed to do
- Who are you trying to reach
- What keywords will help people find you
- What domain name makes sense
- Where should your site live
This book gives you the clarity most beginners skip.
Each chapter is a quick 30‑minute win that helps you make smart decisions before you ever start building. When you finally sit down to create your website, you’ll know exactly what to do and why.
If you want to avoid frustration, save time, and build a website that actually supports your goals, this is the guide you start with.
What You’ll Learn — One 30‑Minute Chapter at a Time
1. A Bit About My Background
Why you can trust the process — and how these steps were shaped by real‑world experience.
2. Why You Need a Website
The practical reasons every business, creator, or project needs a home online.
3. What You Want Your Website to Achieve
Define your goals so your website has a clear purpose and direction.
4. Who Your Visitors Are
Understand your audience so your content speaks directly to the right people.
5. Keywords: What They Are & Why You Need Them
A simple introduction to SEO and how keywords help people find you.
6. Choosing the Right Domain Name
How to pick a domain that’s memorable, brand‑friendly, and easy to share.
7. Locating a Place for Your Website
A beginner‑friendly explanation of hosting and where your website “lives.”
8. Getting Started With Your Website
The first steps to setting up your site — without technical overwhelm.
9. Adding Content to Your Website
How to create clear, useful content that supports your goals and serves your visitors.
About Frank Deardurff - That One Web Guy
Frank Deardurff is a veteran web strategist, problem‑solver, and digital pioneer who has been helping businesses get online long before “online” was the norm. For more than two decades, he’s been the go‑to guy entrepreneurs call when they’re stuck, overwhelmed, or simply need someone who can cut through the noise and explain things in plain English.
He’s built hundreds of websites, coached countless business owners, and earned a reputation for turning complicated tech into simple, actionable steps anyone can follow. That practical, no‑nonsense approach is exactly what inspired the 30 Minute Web Guides series — short, focused books designed to help beginners make real progress without wasting time.
Frank believes you don’t need to be a designer, a coder, or a marketing expert to succeed online. You just need clear guidance, the right tools, and someone who’s been there before. That’s what he brings to every chapter, every guide, and every project he touches.
When he’s not helping businesses build a better web presence, you’ll find him teaching, writing, troubleshooting, or creating new ways to make the online world easier for everyone.
