Posted: 1/8/2008 8:57:02 AM EDT
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Hi there. I'd like to start a website and don't know where to begin. I have a copy of FrontPage so I can design and build the site, but don't know where to go to get it hosted, pay for the domain name, get a server, or any of the other things I'd need to do. Where do I begin? Thanks. |
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You will need to register the domain to begin with, and most web hosting companies will also offer cheap registration if you host with them. I use godaddy and haven't had any issues with them. I know a few here have had a couple of issues with their servers (mostly high end dedicated server issues) but for a piddly little website they are fine. You also need to decide if you want to use Linux or Windows server to host with. |
I know someone who started this up 7 years ago and now does it full time [web design]. I am also at square one and they gave me a copy of Dreamweaver to start on, saying it is the standard for web design. While a lot of things will be similar/intuitive between the two, I was told that given the option, use Dreamweaver. Just my 2 cents, Walsh |
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okay, I'm in the same boat except I have the website design done and domain name registered. I'm ready for the web hosting now. What are the pro and cons of hosting on a linux vs windows server? Anyone have any experience with IX Web Hosting or AN Hosting? How do I 'upload' my website to their servers? |
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Domain name registration: godaddy.com, hostrocket.com Hosts: 1and1.com, hostrocket.com Software: You can use Frontpage, but it tends to bloat the code and make it hard to read for the novice to learn from it. I'd suggest going to Adobe's website and downloading a trial version of Dreamweaver. It is a powerful package, but a novice user can feel right at home with the interface. You can make the interface as advanced as you want or keep it as simple as you want. Nice software. -d |
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Wait, don't you host on like, GoDaddy's server or something though, rather than hosting on your own server? So are you saying that they give you the option to choose to host on one of their linux or windows servers? If you have to host on your own physical box PC at home, is a standard static connection that you could get from your local ISP sufficient? |
I had 1and1.com, but dumped them. My issues were with their "custom" control panel and the complex and long filenames and database names it generated for your site. You have no control over this. What 1and1 does not tell you is that a lot of their software offered on their plans can only be installed once. I highly recommend that you go with a host that offers cPanel for your website admin control. It's far superior to these so-called custom control panels. Do a search for cPanel and Fantastico. Fantastico is a plug in to cPanel that offers automated install of a very large selection of open source software...Double of what 1and1 or others with custom control panels offers. |
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frontpage and dreamweaver...phsaw! I use notepad! (and photoshop 7 to generate my photo galleries). I do have my name registered through godaddy, but I host my page on a linux/apache box in the basement. I like being my own admin. It's a fun hobby...most of the time. Webpage authoring is pretty easy though, but I do recommend getting into the 'source code' and at least learn the basics of HTML. |
Yes, but bandwidth could be an issue...and if it goes down, so does your site. Of course, a PIII on craigslist costs about $30 and makes a great backup. Buy 3 or 4 while you are at it and make your backups. But then you still have to worry about bandwidth |
He jsut needs simple html right now. Front page will work just fine. Just remember that you have to upload the pictures to the server unless you use front page extensions. If you need any help getting started, PM me or email me and I will send you my phone number or send me yours and a good time to call this weekend when you have a few hours to learn. I have unlimited long distance and am more than willing to help you get started. Dont listen to the geeks here with PHP and all the other bullshit yet. That will come later when you learn basic crap. It isnt that hard to learn. |
Best advise ever. There are also lots of content management systems (CMS) out there that free you from having to mess with coding and all the hassles that go with it. I'm using Joomla for my site CMS and there are tons of free templates that other geeks develop that will change the look of your your site. |
can we get in on a conference call, or, Google's free VOIP/chat? 
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With GoDaddy's tools, you use a nameserver to point the registered domain name to your server's IP address. Your web hosting company will provide you the nameserver. The nameservers will be similar to the format, NS1.hostingcompany.com, and NS2.hostingcompany.com You can also make your own custom nameserver name in GoDaddy. It's in their tools and you will have to designate NS1/NS2.yourdomainname.com to the actual server's IP address. Here is a warning though, Your IP address for most ISP's home internet connections are dynamic and change. This will render your nameserver useless and your website to go down when the IP address changes. It's best to pay $5.00 a month for a real server and be free of all the headaches to maintain it. |
for whatever reason, my ISP actually provided me with a static IP. I wish there were a step-by-step tutorial to the web hosting process, diving into all of your options. Know of any? |