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Now that you have gotten your domain name and your web hosting, you need to figure out a way to get content onto your website.

3. Content Management System- The most popular and efficient way to simply "get stuff" on your website is through something called a "Content Management System". This website, for example, is being run using a CMS called Drupal. Another popular CMS is WordPress. There are many, many CMS's out there that you can use and some are free while others are not. The CMS that you use depends mainly on your...

4. Goals & Capabilities- While most candidates running for office will immediately tell their campaign manager that they want a website like President Obama's, it's important to remember that most candidates aren't running for president. You can't rely on your website to accomplish all your campaign goals so keep in mind the following: (1) the office you're running for, (2) the local community, and (3) current issues. By tailoring your website to these three goals while understanding the financial, technical, and staffing constraints that all campaigns face, you can become much more efficient with your Internet presence.

In the next part, I'll cover several features that every campaign website needs.