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| Thread ID: 110280 | 2010-06-10 10:17:00 | I want to build my own website! Advice? | camo (4895) | Press F1 |
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| 1108832 | 2010-06-10 10:17:00 | Hi Everyone, I've decided to start a website for a small company that i'm starting, but I simply don't have the dosh to pay someone else to do it... I have maintained a couple of different websites for companies I have worked for. Adding text, pictures and other components using a CMS system. Now I want to start my own....from scratch! What options do I have? Can I download or buy a software package that makes it relatively simple? Ideally, I want a CMS system where I can just point, click and add once I have the basic template set up. I don't know any webby-languages or anything like that, but i'm not a complete novice - and i've got a bit of time on my side. Any advice would be greatly appreciated? Cheeeeerrrrs |
camo (4895) | ||
| 1108833 | 2010-06-10 10:29:00 | try 000webhost (http:\\000webhost.com) been with for a while. their site builder is good for those who dont' know how to write html and php. service is relatively good (and free) you can get a free subdomain, register a free co.cc domain or buy a top level domain (like co.nz or .com) you get plenty of space and 100GB bandwith check sites for more details. my current sites are with them: longsword.co.cc and sneekz.co.cc |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1108834 | 2010-06-10 10:38:00 | To be honest if you're starting out, it's easiest if you start with a Template website. 4templates.com are cheap but not free Andreas Viklund offers some free designs which are a good starting point and very easy to look at the code if you need to modify things: http://andreasviklund.com Lastly, a good editor like KompoZer would help: http://kompozer.net Edit the website on your own PC first, and then look at uploading it and getting hosting space and a domain afterwards. Baby steps :) It's not going to be the easiest thing in the world, but it's well worth it in the end. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1108835 | 2010-06-10 10:45:00 | Depending on the companies goals - you may want to learn SEO (Search Engine Optimization techniques) so as to get the site to rank high in the search engine results pages (serps). The internet is becoming cluttered and competitive for certain business sites, thus SEO is important - but plenty of forums and tutorials online for SEO. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1108836 | 2010-06-10 10:53:00 | Depending on the companies goals - you may want to learn SEO (Search Engine Optimization techniques) so as to get the site to rank high in the search engine results pages (serps). The internet is becoming cluttered and competitive for certain business sites, thus SEO is important - but plenty of forums and tutorials online for SEO. Agreed but search engines change their rules from time to time with their bots. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 1108837 | 2010-06-10 10:58:00 | Agreed but search engines change their rules from time to time with their bots. True - Google have just had the 'Mayday" update whit hit content sites that were lacking in related keyword terms, or to "thin" in content. Best to subscribe to major SEO blogs/sites, which I do, to get daily SEO/Google/Adwords news, tutorials, and tips. |
kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1108838 | 2010-06-10 11:47:00 | Thanks for the wisdom, folks . . . . ! Have got a bit of homework to do now . I already have the domain registered, so I have to build the site from my end, then I can upload to the domain? |
camo (4895) | ||
| 1108839 | 2010-06-10 11:49:00 | try 000webhost (http:\\000webhost.com) been with for a while. their site builder is good for those who dont' know how to write html and php. service is relatively good (and free) you can get a free subdomain, register a free co.cc domain or buy a top level domain (like co.nz or .com) you get plenty of space and 100GB bandwith check sites for more details. my current sites are with them: longsword.co.cc and sneekz.co.cc Can I use this service with my current service provider and domain name? |
camo (4895) | ||
| 1108840 | 2010-06-10 21:13:00 | To be honest if you're starting out, it's easiest if you start with a Template website . Lastly, a good editor like KompoZer would help: http://kompozer . net Yep I can say that this is what I do . Easy peasy . Although I try to stick with CSS templates so it keeps it's appearance reagrdless of which browser it's viewed with . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1108841 | 2010-06-10 22:03:00 | Although I try to stick with CSS templates so it keeps it's appearance reagrdless of which browser it's viewed with.CSS is definitely the way to go. It is worth the upfront learning to make future maintenance and modification much easier. I learnt CSS from a couple of books: "HTML with CSS and XHTML" ISBN-13 978-1-59059-747-7 "Pro CSS Techniques" ISBN-13 978-1-59059-732-3 both published by apress. They are two of the best written books I have come across on technical topics. My only other advice would be to start simple and grow the site as you get more experienced. If you try for all the bells and whistles straight off you run the risk off becoming bogged down and never finishing. Have fun! |
Tony (4941) | ||
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