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  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    guzzbuzz wrote: »
    cart ordering

    Now you're into a whole different ball game, if you're wanting a shopping cart.
  • dsavvy83
    dsavvy83 Posts: 165 Forumite
    guzzbuzz wrote: »
    Can anybody recommend where or who to get a website designed for cheap from?

    From reading this thread i can understand that i need to buy the domain and hosting myself. I dont have time to build it myself, it would be about 12 pages long and need a credit/debit/paypal order system on it...

    I dont want to hijack the OP's thread but didnt want to start a new one either.

    how many items will you be selling? because you can use paypal buttons if you don't have too many items to sell say like 10-15 items, so you won't require a checkout system.

    But there are easy checkout systems you can use yourself such as prestashop which I use sometimes if someone wants a quick e-commerce site.
    ewwwww what is that...
  • guzzbuzz
    guzzbuzz Posts: 401 Forumite
    dsavvy83 wrote: »
    how many items will you be selling? because you can use paypal buttons if you don't have too many items to sell say like 10-15 items, so you won't require a checkout system.

    But there are easy checkout systems you can use yourself such as prestashop which I use sometimes if someone wants a quick e-commerce site.

    Ah ok didnt know that. It will be just 10-15 items so i would much rather do it the easiest way than get a cart (if thats more complex and can run into more problems)
  • Cash-Cow_3
    Cash-Cow_3 Posts: 311 Forumite
    dsavvy83 wrote: »
    I think you are right that's frustrating. But it will mean an upgrade in software, and i know from experience that b and b's like to have a calendar with a pencil and pen, not many like to do things on the computer.

    Depends how much you want to spend? you can buy some hotel software and link your website to that to show availability but you will definitely need a web designer to do that.

    Others are probably available but worth a look?

    http://www.vacantrooms.co.uk/
    I'm retiring at 55. You can but dream.
  • bekkki1
    bekkki1 Posts: 319 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    I use yola.com as recommended by someone on MSE.

    I have the basic option which is free for 2 years.

    You can have upto 5 pages, choose your own website address (mine is .co.uk)

    I have a contact us page and a shopping cart which goes through to paypal. -Although the cart is basic - you need to upgrade to get a fancy shop

    You can also add in a google calander which can show availability etc

    And its really easy to use, as I was a complete novice and surprised myself how good it looks

    HTH
  • dsavvy83
    dsavvy83 Posts: 165 Forumite
    guzzbuzz wrote: »
    Ah ok didnt know that. It will be just 10-15 items so i would much rather do it the easiest way than get a cart (if thats more complex and can run into more problems)

    if you only have a few items, look at this option
    https://www.paypal.com/pdn-item
    ewwwww what is that...
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