Help Creating web page and Domain name

cruelladevil0 · 11-02-2010, 18:24

Hi
I wonder if someone can tell me how I go about creating a web page and where to go to register a domain name. I am starting a new business which I want a website for and dont have much funds so anything that is cheap to go to would help

I know the name I want isn't taken which is a good start.

Cheers for taking time to read my post.

Trisha

ajw000 · 11-02-2010, 18:42

Probably easiest method:

1. Buy basic hosting and domain at Vidahost
2.Login into the Cpanel for your domain once you have bought it, and install Wordpress via the Installatron
3.Go to www.themeforest.net and choose a wordpress theme you like, buy it, and follow the instructions to install it.
4.Update content using wordpress.

cruelladevil0 · 11-02-2010, 19:11

Thanks will check it out...

agrocott · 11-02-2010, 19:16

depending on what you are floging then ebay may be a better choice to get started until you make enough to get started

cruelladevil0 · 11-02-2010, 19:19

I am not flogging stuff, I am advertising my services..... (goodness that doesn't sound good)

Chris Locke · 11-02-2010, 19:26

Depending on what you're selling, see what templates are available at http://freecsstemplates.org, or http://www.themeforest.net. The freecsstemplate ones tend to be more 'blog' orientated, although you can get some nice ones.

Although overkill, I'd strongly suggest using a CMS for your site, such as MonkeyCMS (see monkeycms.com). It takes a little longer to get going, but the overall results are far better than uploading static HTML files via FTP, etc. Especially when getting your site up and running. Adding a new page is so easy.

I'd recommend Vidahost for hosting, as their servers are always up, and their support is second to none. I've several sites hosted on their servers, and never had a problem.

ohood · 11-02-2010, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Locke

I'd recommend Vidahost for hosting, as their servers are always up, and their support is second to none. I've several sites hosted on their servers, and never had a problem.

Agreed. Their customer service is excellent.

hookbeak · 11-02-2010, 20:14

some bloke rang me up today and asked me how much for a simple site for his business - professionally done and looking good, i quoted him £300 as it was a couple of days work and he said that he expected to pay about £50.

I asked him if he would do 2-3 days work for £50 and he said no. So i asked him why he thought i would and he couldn't answer that. Then i asked if he had a printed brochure done, if he'd expect to pay only £50 for all the design and layout and he said no, but still seemed to think my time was worth about £16 a day. What a dick.

Anyhow, if you're doing it yourself and you've no experience i *strongly* suggest the wordpress/themeforest route - themeforest themes are extremely good for the money and they have very stringent guidelines so only well coded templates get on there. I think if you go the CMS route and doing your own front end, you'll end up back here in a week - alot more confused but no better off.

akira9000 · 11-02-2010, 22:00

At the end of the summer I quoted £1500 for a pretty large site ( design, layout, keywording, a ton of photos to crop, colour correct & optimise - the whole shabang ) but was told by the company director that their budget for the site was £500 maximum.
He said he didn't understand why I was so expensive as he had prepared the entire site for me in MS Word so all I had to do was copy and paste.

akira9000 · 11-02-2010, 22:07

Almost forgot - to the OP.

If you are sure of your domain name get it registered ASAP. The forum affiliate Vidahost has an excellent rep so don't bother trying to shave £1 off the fee by shopping around and maybe ending up with less than reliable domain reg company.

After you have your domain at least you can relax for the near future and sort out the other bits and pieces.

Nothing more annoying than seeing a domain snapped up just as you were about to snag it yourself.

cruelladevil0 · 11-02-2010, 22:40

I really,really appreciate everyone's advice on this...

I will get my name bought and take it from there...

Night Night x..

Will check back again incase anyone has added anything else that I should know....

Trisha x

11-02-2010, 18:24	#1
cruelladevil0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: scotland uk Posts: 96 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Creating web page and Domain name Hi I wonder if someone can tell me how I go about creating a web page and where to go to register a domain name. I am starting a new business which I want a website for and dont have much funds so anything that is cheap to go to would help I know the name I want isn't taken which is a good start. Cheers for taking time to read my post. Trisha

11-02-2010, 18:42	#2
ajw000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stirling, Scotland Posts: 3,086 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Probably easiest method: 1. Buy basic hosting and domain at Vidahost 2.Login into the Cpanel for your domain once you have bought it, and install Wordpress via the Installatron 3.Go to www.themeforest.net and choose a wordpress theme you like, buy it, and follow the instructions to install it. 4.Update content using wordpress. __________________ http://www.holgablog.com Gamertag:Goat Karma

11-02-2010, 19:26	#6
Chris Locke Making a 1% improvement Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,676 Thanks: 13 Thanked 40 Times in 30 Posts	Depending on what you're selling, see what templates are available at http://freecsstemplates.org, or http://www.themeforest.net. The freecsstemplate ones tend to be more 'blog' orientated, although you can get some nice ones. Although overkill, I'd strongly suggest using a CMS for your site, such as MonkeyCMS (see monkeycms.com). It takes a little longer to get going, but the overall results are far better than uploading static HTML files via FTP, etc. Especially when getting your site up and running. Adding a new page is so easy. I'd recommend Vidahost for hosting, as their servers are always up, and their support is second to none. I've several sites hosted on their servers, and never had a problem. Last edited by Chris Locke; 11-02-2010 at 19:27.

11-02-2010, 22:00	#9
akira9000 Team Rod Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lincs. uk Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	At the end of the summer I quoted £1500 for a pretty large site ( design, layout, keywording, a ton of photos to crop, colour correct & optimise - the whole shabang ) but was told by the company director that their budget for the site was £500 maximum. He said he didn't understand why I was so expensive as he had prepared the entire site for me in MS Word so all I had to do was copy and paste. __________________ Mac rich - Time poor

11-02-2010, 22:07	#10
akira9000 Team Rod Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lincs. uk Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Almost forgot - to the OP. If you are sure of your domain name get it registered ASAP. The forum affiliate Vidahost has an excellent rep so don't bother trying to shave £1 off the fee by shopping around and maybe ending up with less than reliable domain reg company. After you have your domain at least you can relax for the near future and sort out the other bits and pieces. Nothing more annoying than seeing a domain snapped up just as you were about to snag it yourself. __________________ Mac rich - Time poor

11-02-2010, 19:11	#3
cruelladevil0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: scotland uk Posts: 96 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks will check it out...

11-02-2010, 19:16	#4
agrocott SWG/EQ2/WoW - Kryptoz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The 21st plane of quazi-dimension alpha Posts: 1,979 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts	depending on what you are floging then ebay may be a better choice to get started until you make enough to get started

11-02-2010, 19:19	#5
cruelladevil0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: scotland uk Posts: 96 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am not flogging stuff, I am advertising my services..... (goodness that doesn't sound good)

11-02-2010, 20:14	#8
hookbeak manners cost nothing Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Beverley, UK Posts: 6,422 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	some bloke rang me up today and asked me how much for a simple site for his business - professionally done and looking good, i quoted him £300 as it was a couple of days work and he said that he expected to pay about £50. I asked him if he would do 2-3 days work for £50 and he said no. So i asked him why he thought i would and he couldn't answer that. Then i asked if he had a printed brochure done, if he'd expect to pay only £50 for all the design and layout and he said no, but still seemed to think my time was worth about £16 a day. What a dick. Anyhow, if you're doing it yourself and you've no experience i strongly suggest the wordpress/themeforest route - themeforest themes are extremely good for the money and they have very stringent guidelines so only well coded templates get on there. I think if you go the CMS route and doing your own front end, you'll end up back here in a week - alot more confused but no better off.

11-02-2010, 22:40	#11
cruelladevil0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: scotland uk Posts: 96 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I really,really appreciate everyone's advice on this... I will get my name bought and take it from there... Night Night x.. Will check back again incase anyone has added anything else that I should know.... Trisha x

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