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Watch Invest Northern Ireland's video series to learn how to build an e-commerce site, from research to legal compliance.

How to monitor and benchmark the performance of your website and use this data to improve your customers' experience.

Businesses should keep their websites secure, accurate and up-to-date - here's why and how to do it.

How to successfully test and launch a website, carry out staff training and what to do after the launch.

An overview of different web development options, including building the website yourself, using templates or hiring someone else to build it for you.

Understand what makes a good website layout and hierarchy – and how to achieve this with wireframing and good design practices.

How to come up with content ideas, and plan, prioritise and organise information for your website.

How to choose the right type of domain name for your business, and how and where to register it.

Create a clear project plan to manage time, budget and risks when building your business website.

A step-by-step guide to planning and creating a business website that meets the needs of your customers.

What to do if a public authority asks your business to help with a Freedom of Information request.

Use Freedom of Information requests to find and access information held by public bodies that could benefit your business.

How to protect your business' confidential information if you share it with public bodies subject to an FOI request.

How to protect your trade secrets and commercial interest from FOI requests if you share information with public bodies.

Overview of the Freedom of Information exemptions and the right of public bodies to withhold information from disclosure.

What is the Freedom of Information Act, who does it apply to, and how it affects commercial interests of your business.

Understand the support, maintenance, security and management features you should look for in a web hosting provider.

Understand what cloud hosting is, its benefits for small and medium‑sized businesses, and the risks you should manage.

Understand the hardware, software and other resources you may need if you decide to host your website in‑house.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of hosting your business website in‑house, and the skills and resources you will need.

How to use an internet service provider to host your website, and assess the benefits of shared vs dedicated hosting.

Understand the difference between a domain name and web hosting, and how they make your website accessible to your customers.

Key considerations when choosing a web hosting plan include your website's functionality, performance and reliability.

How web hosting works and what you need to get your small business website online.

Understand the different types of web hosting, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to find the right hosting solution for your business.