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I need to set up a website for my work. But, I don't know who to go with.
I will pay for a good site that is gonna eliminate pop ups and so on.
So, I'm looking for suggestions from those who have experience.
Who's good?
Who's to avoid?
Thanks.
Lila
Watcher74
07-14-2004, 6:46 PM
What type of business is it? Does it have servers on it's computer network or does it have a network? What kind of internet connection does it have?
It may be better for your business to host it's own website instead of using a third party.
Watcher ... I write. For the organization I joined, if I want my stories viewed, I need to have my own website (which I've been thinking of anyway).
I guess it would be a personal website. People can view and leave comments. No emails needed. I'm not selling anything, yet. ;)
I would like it to have my own domain though, also.
;)
Lila
aquariumfishguy
07-14-2004, 6:57 PM
If you are going for a personal site with just writings on it and possibly a few decent pictures, then most website creators out there would work. Geocities is a good one for beginners, and you can learn to use html, java, and other elements to web design at your own pace.
Tom Griffin
07-14-2004, 7:51 PM
Lila...i can offer you 500 megs...full FTP, shell and web based access...a webpage builder if desired, several scripts preinstalled and functional, Email services both web based and full POP...all the normal hosted site bells and whistles....more details if desired....no popups no ads of any kind.
5 bucks a month or 50 bucks a year.
Let me know if you are interested.
Watcher74
07-14-2004, 8:13 PM
Ohhhhh....sorry Lila, I misunderstood. Durh....
BTW: I'm an avid writer too. Though a lot of my stuff is too visceral for some. Many people have really enjoyed my stories though. Maybe we could start a writing support/advice/idea partnership?
Tom Griffin: Are you serious?!?!?!?!?! That is an EXTREMELY good deal from my experience. Do you run an ISP or something?
DeVitaf
07-14-2004, 8:18 PM
Tom's always been good to us here :)
Finaddictfred
07-14-2004, 8:55 PM
dont waste time with geocities free stuff. I've been trying for 3 weeks to get a page loaded.
:mad:
aquariumfishguy
07-14-2004, 10:49 PM
No no... geocities free is tacky, I was talking paying for a domain through geocities and using their page builder and such. It is about 8.95/month, but Tom did give her a good (better) option. ;)
MonoSebaelover
07-15-2004, 12:18 AM
I have been using the free Geocities for about 2 months now, but just today submitted to own my own website. So far Geocities has been great. Never had any problems. Don't know about their payed websites yet as I just purchased today and won't have the site till at most 3 days. Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide to do!
~*LuvMyKribs*~
07-15-2004, 1:36 AM
Betta Empire
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/betta/index.html
Its not really finished yet though. I have lots of others too... but not really fish related.
The Dark Tower:
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/thedarktower/index.html
Polynesian Dancing (just made the other day... jsut the layout is done)
http://www.angelfire.com/vamp/tusitala/index.html
And lots of 'pic hosting' ones. :D
ChicoRaton
07-15-2004, 5:53 AM
I have my website, www.hazy8.com hosted at www.host4students.com I don't believe english is the cust. service rep's first language, but it's $20/year for 300MB and 8GB of transfer. www.geekhosting.com has great support, and only a few dollars more per year for a similar plan.
(edit: corrected misinformation)
(edit: IMO, www.godaddy.com is the best place to register your domain. lowest cost, nice control panel.)
fishlvr
07-15-2004, 6:11 AM
I have a website hosted by Glad Host (http://www.gladhost.com). I have whats called the student plan.
$20 year, 200mb of space and 5gb of bandwidth. very decent hosting with lots of extras at no charge. I recommend checking them out.
I second Chico on www.godaddy.com I registered my domain there, no problems :D
Thank y'all for your replies.
I just need to discuss this with my man, and see where it goes. Though I've already got my mind made up, I believe he's paying for it.
;)
Lila
Tom Griffin
07-15-2004, 8:44 AM
Originally posted by Watcher74
Tom Griffin: Are you serious?!?!?!?!?! That is an EXTREMELY good deal from my experience. Do you run an ISP or something?
serious as a Heart Attack. I lease a server for a good price and I pass it on...I dont actively avertise it but that price is available to anyone who wants it.(if I run out of space I will lease another)
I install scripts and configure them if desired...try to provide decent service and the server is a decent one.
I aint a pro at this nor do I profess to be...but its a good service at a great price...and anyone wanting in sa the word and i can hook you up.
Dangerdoll
07-15-2004, 8:55 AM
I'm not ready for that, at least not just yet ;) but I just wanted to reiterate, Tom you ROCK!!
elgecko
07-15-2004, 11:51 AM
I'm cheap so I use geocities free. Been there for a little over a year now.
I build all my pages with Dreamweaver and upload them from my computer. If anything happens to your account at geocities you still have all your pages and can upload them again. Otherwise all your work is lost.
I have many of my hobbies on my site including pictures of my tank and fish.
http://www.geocities.com/elgecko1989