How to create web presence?

How can I create a web presence? How much would it cost me to do so?

You can begin by starting a free blog. You can even join digg.com and share your favorite articles on it. However, free stuff have their limitations. You can start your own website whether you have a brick and mortar store or are planning an online business. Then you must work on the content for your website. Next, you must get your website optimized for google, MSN or Yahoo if you want people to find your website. It's difficult to explain the cost. You will have to pay for web design, hosting, domain name, content writing and optimizing. I never underestimate the power of content. Therefore I get my articles weitten by http://www.freelancewritingdesk.com.