To set up a novel website, the following steps were required: 1. Decide on the goal and positioning of the novel website. He had to consider the audience, content types, and features of the novel website, as well as the profit model of the website. 2. Choose a server hosting method suitable for novel websites. You can choose cloud storage, database servers, etc., and choose the most suitable one according to your needs and budget. 3. Buy a domain name and host the website to the server. The domain name was the website's address, and the host was the website's storage space. 4. Create website documents and website structure. All kinds of documents needed to be created for the website, such as the account information of the website owner, the account information of the website content management system, and the structure of the website, such as the navigation bar, classification, page layout, etc. 5. Start writing and publishing novels. You need to own the copyright of the novel and write the content of the novel to upload it to the novel database on the website. 6. To promote the website to attract readers. He needed to actively promote the website to attract readers through various channels such as social media and search engines. 7. Decide on the profit model of the website and implement it. He could consider making profits through advertising, membership, and paying for novels. The above are the basic steps of building a novel website. It requires careful consideration and planning, as well as continuous learning and improvement.