Building/hosting a website

stefano

Mikebellows wrote: »

Why not have a go yourself?
Using the Webplus software.

I guess I will. Time is something I have. I guess I will be learning a new skill. I have never done anything like that. I can use Word, Powerpoint and Excel, but website design and building is fresh ground. Let's have a go.

Mikebellows

I am pretty sure you will pick it up in no time.
There is always plenty of good quality help on the Serif forum.

Really sorry I can't help you out.

stefano

I was checking the system requirements and found that I need a Pentium PC with mouse, Microsoft Windows® 8, 7, Vista, or XP (32-bit) operating system, 512MB RAM, 100MB free hard disk space, 1024 x 600 monitor resolution, Internet Explorer 6.0 or above for Smart object use.
I have a Dell Inspiron 1011, so I have an Intel Atom, no mouse and I use Mozilla Firefox. All other requirements have been met.
Can I still use Webplus?

Mikebellows

I think you will be ok to use Webplus with your netbook spec.
I sometimes build using my laptop, so I have no mouse.
I also use Chrome. The webplus software will utilise Firefox no problem.

stefano

Mikebellows wrote: »

Try Webplus.
I have PM'd you.

I am stuck. Check your PM's

stefano

Tiexen wrote: »

I think you should set up a Google website:
Single-click page creation
Customizable look and feel
Dozens of pre-built templates
Settings for accessing and sharing information
And it's free!
and then use Facebook/Twitter as well

Total cost £0 - you can have your own Domain name if you want to splash out. :

stefanodrivingschool.co.uk for example

for £3 a year with a simple redirect to your Google site

Just looked at the possibility of a Google website but it seems that they are more about non profit ventures, as opposed to my purpose. Or am I wrong?

Benet

stefano wrote: »

Just looked at the possibility of a Google website but it seems that they are more about non profit ventures, as opposed to my purpose. Or am I wrong?

Where are you reading this? As far as I'm aware Google sites is open to all, not just non profit.

stefano

Benet wrote: »

Where are you reading this? As far as I'm aware Google sites is open to all, not just non profit.

The templates on the site show Club Site, Project Wiki, Company intranet, Classroom, Project work site and Family website. I am just making an assumption.

Benet

stefano wrote: »

The templates on the site show Club Site, Project Wiki, Company intranet, Classroom, Project work site and Family website. I am just making an assumption.

Ah I see. I think the templates are just a starting point, really. As far as I know you can customise them however you please. I wouldn't have thought Google would limit their customer base to the above

stefano

Finally took the plunge and started with a facebook page. Now I am trying with a Google page, but cannot understand the templates. I am looking for a suitable driving school template, but it's difficult to find