How to Build a Video Sharing Website

Prepare
1. Find a niche. Although you could opt for a general video sharing website, it is a much better idea to go with a smaller niche market. This will avoid too much competition. Think about what interests you and what market you believe has not been touched yet.
2. Purchase hosting. Find a host company that supports PHP scripts and has a visible C Panel for the user to access. Cirtex Hosting is often recommended because of their affordable prices.

3. Register a domain. This domain will be offered as you are signing up for your hosting account, and a discount will often be included. Take advantage of this deal, and think of a short and memorable domain to use.
4. Download PHP Motion. Visit the company's website and click 'Download.' Save the file to your Desktop.
5. Download and install FileZilla. Visit the website, click 'Download' and save it on the Desktop. Then double click the saved icon to run the installer and follow the Step-By-Step Installation Wizard.
Install PHP Motion
6. Unzip the PHP Motion file. Right click on the file on your Desktop and select 'Unzip Files.' Select the Desktop as the destination and click 'Go' or similar.
7. Transfer the file contents. Open FileZilla and select 'Connect.' Follow the step-by-step instructions to connect with your hosting account. When connected, upload the file contents.
8. Change the permissions. Scroll through the list of files until you find the '/cgi-bin/' file. Right click this file and select 'Properties.' Under the 'Numeric Value' field, replace the numbers present with '777.' Click 'Okay.'
9. Complete the upload. Click 'Save' or similar. Verify that all contents of the PHP Motion file are present.
10. Install PHP Motion. Type 'yourdomain.com/setup' into the web browser of choice. Wait for the step-by-step wizard to appear, and then proceed through the installation via the 'Next' button.
Customize
11. Select the template. Under the 'Templates' tab when logged into the administrative area, browse through all of the available template designs and select one that appeals to you and your market.
12. Customize the template. Replace the logo with your own and change the colors throughout the template to match the logo aesthetically.
13. Set permissions. Under the 'Settings' tab, click 'Permissions.' Here you can set whether a video is automatically approved and posted or if the administrator has to approve it manually.
14. Replace the current content with your own. Change the introduction text and any images on the site by double clicking on them. Type in your own text or select 'Browse' and select the image you wish to upload. Repeat this for each page on your website, making it attractive to your market.
15. Add videos. In the Admin area, click 'Upload.' Click 'Browse,' find the video file and select 'Upload.' Enter the required information and proceed. Repeat this each day, adding three to five videos until users start contributing.