trying to set up my own website? cheapest way to buy domain name and host

im-lost

Gunstar wrote: »

Suppose that's something else that you "pros" overlook, things like UI, UX, conversions, bounce rates, mobile support.

Lemme guess Weebly does that all for you right? :rotfl:

Oh, mobile support eh, considering the majority of mobiles now sold are 'smartphones' that render full sites excellently, then is there a need for 'mobile support'? I'd pretty much say without a shred of doubt, no.

There's is nothing that infuriates a user more than being redirected to a mobile version of a site, because some' professional' has turned around and said to someone, hey, your customers will love this.

I guess you push the need for the local butcher, baker and candlestick maker to have an 'app' designed, so they can be part of this hyped up 'mobile revolution'

Gunstar

im-lost wrote: »

Oh, mobile support eh, considering the majority of mobiles now sold are 'smartphones' that render full sites excellently, then is there a need for 'mobile support'? I'd pretty much say without a shred of doubt, no.

There's is nothing that infuriates a user more than being redirected to a mobile version of a site, because some' professional' has turned around and said to someone, hey, your customers will love this.

I guess you push the need for the local butcher, baker and candlestick maker to have an 'app' designed, so they can be part of this hyped up 'mobile revolution'

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Nobody said anything about mobile websites, and BTW smartphones don't "render full sites excellently."

I was talking about RWD and mobile optimisation. But you can do that can't you? Total pro.

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booler

Oblivion wrote: »

I'm amazed you have the free time to do it ... work a bit slack is it?

It's actually so easy and I charge so much that I only have to work an hour a day.

Gunstar

booler wrote: »

It's actually so easy and I charge so much that I only have to work an hour a day.

Really easy isn't it, basically builds itself.

booler

Have a wee read ...
http://mashable.com/2012/12/11/responsive-web-design/

Gunstar

booler wrote: »

Have a wee read ...
http://mashable.com/2012/12/11/responsive-web-design/

Don't give away our secrets, our job is easy enough without telling everyone how to do it.

Cornucopia

As someone "in the industry" this is all very disappointing to read - and I seem to recall other threads that have gone this way.

The truth is that for web excellence, yes, you will need expertise - probably across several disciplines.

However, a reasonably savvy person can get something up on the web that looks and functions adequately for non-commercial purposes, and there is no harm in them trying - whether they succeed and get what they want, or fail and have to turn to someone else for help.

Here's a basic guide to setting up your own website...

1. Get your domain name registered.

2. Get some hosting.

3. If (1) and (2) are not with the same company, you will have to obtain DNS details from (2) and give them to (1). Getting those details out to the whole web can take up to 48 hours, so best to do it as soon as your hosting is set up.

4. You can edit web pages in a huge variety of ways. Many hosting companies provide web publishing tools, so you could use those. At the other end of the spectrum, you can edit HTML using Notepad, and test your site using any PC/any browser.

4.5. If you're working on your PC whilst editing and testing pages (which is a good idea), you'll need Filezilla (or similar) to transfer your site to the hosting company server to make it live on the web.

5. To make your site less 1990s, you'll need images and CSS that add styling to what otherwise will be a very plain and blocky site.

6. If you are using things like blogs, shopping carts, embedded media, etc. there are standard approaches and (usually free) tools to help. Most web functionality does not have to be developed from scratch.

7. If the site will use automation, then you may need Javascript. But lots can be accomplished using just HTML and CSS, so it may not be necessary.

8. The best resources on the web... are on the web. Don't be afraid to look for tutorials and "how to"s.

All of which assumes that you need a website in the first place - for many applications there are already sites dedicated to self-publishing in a variety of styles, and with different approaches to cost/advertising.

booler

I think we need more info from the OP, who seems to have disappeared?

Oblivion

booler wrote: »

It's actually so easy and I charge so much that I only have to work an hour a day.

Sounds just like my first computer ... only worked for an hour a day ... lots of hot air but nothing really productive ... that ended up on the scrap heap as well.

booler

You mean it ended up on the scrap heap as well as you?