a. If you know a good PHP programmer or Linux server administrator, download and install a free copy of CivicSpace. Otherwise, buy a basic hosting package from your domain registrar (like GoDaddy.com or Namesecure.com) that includes a few pages for basic information. Pick one of the pre-packaged designs, or find a talented graphic designer to create a snazzy logo and a simple site design, including a style sheet (body text and headlines).

b. Build your most important pages in this order: Home, Biography, Issues, News, Endorsements, and Photos. Do a first draft, sleep on it, and do a second draft. Show it to your most savvy friends and ask for their feedback. Keep revising it until it is unique, important, and persuasive.

c. Add a blog. You can get a free blog at Blogger.com. Tell your story in your blog - who you are, why you're running, and how you plan to beat your opponent. Update your blog frequently with items about yourself, your opponent, your district, and the issues of the day - local, state, national, and international.

d. Add a contribution form. You can get one from ActBlue.com.

e. Add a mailing list. You can get a free one from Yahoogroups.