Website set up help

murphyv310 · 9th July 2016, 16:19

Hi.
I'm starting up a new business. I have already got some work but I'd like to supplement it with a website.
Right now I need to do this cheaply then gradually build on it if things pan out.
Any help with getting a domain and building the the website would be great, I'm not looking for freebies but some genuine help would be great.
I'm open to suggestions.
Thank You

sworks · 9th July 2016, 18:06

I can't offer any help but interested in the replys as I always fancied a web site for my photography

klarzy · 9th July 2016, 18:08

www.godaddy.com

about 30 quid will see you with a domain, email and website builder from a template system

HarryM1BYT · 9th July 2016, 18:18

There are plenty of free website editing software around and a few free websites you could use to have an early play with. Start with simple and work up in complexity. Eventually you will need a proper domain, if it takes off.

humphshumphs · 9th July 2016, 18:46

Plenty of web hosting companies. Get a domain and then use an email address of <something>@domain.com that way, you can change ISPs for access and always keep the same email address.

As far as setting up a website, look at something like wix or if you want to do it the 'hard' way, the you can download free software (like Microsoft's Visual Studio web edition) and do it yourself, but this takes time as you'll have to learn a new 'language'.

bikerdude666 · 9th July 2016, 22:17

I used Weebly to do a website for the model boat club I was in. Plenty of templates to work from, all web based so can be accessed and edited from anywhere. Most importantly of all, it was easy to learn how to use it, and within a week we had a working website, then over time we added to it.

Rocket · 9th July 2016, 22:41

I run 3 simple websites for family business. As said above, there are many hosting companies around where you can get a domain and free site designer.

I started quite a few years ago and taught myself to use Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, etc.

I think the free web design packages that are offered as part of the deal these days do a pretty good job and are the simpler way to go.

OliverTailor · 5th September 2018, 12:36

When it comes to building websites, I recommend you to take a closer look at Wix, Weebly and Squarespace that I consider to be very intuitive build. Wix, especially, gives you huge freedom when it comes to creativity.
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mystabe · 5th September 2018, 13:17

I've sold things on the internet for about 5 years now and I've always done my own websites etc.

1. Do NOT use GoDaddy

Otherwise by far the cheapest (and easiest after a slight learning curve) is to buy a domain and get website hosting. Then you can choose from a variety of very cheap but very effective website builder tools. I have an all singing all dancing retail site but the template cost me less than £100 (one off payment) and monthly web hosting costs me about £4.00 a month. This is for a website with about 2000 products and still with room for expansion, it works really well otherwise I wouldn't use it because it would loose me business!

I have tried most of the big names in 'one stop' webhosting/websites and they are mostly pretty restrictive in terms of what you can actually do in terms of design and are usually very expensive for what you get if you are a small business.

Drop me a pm

9th July 2016, 16:19	#1
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Website set up help Hi. I'm starting up a new business. I have already got some work but I'd like to supplement it with a website. Right now I need to do this cheaply then gradually build on it if things pan out. Any help with getting a domain and building the the website would be great, I'm not looking for freebies but some genuine help would be great. I'm open to suggestions. Thank You __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

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klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	www.godaddy.com about 30 quid will see you with a domain, email and website builder from a template system __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

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humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Plenty of web hosting companies. Get a domain and then use an email address of <something>@domain.com that way, you can change ISPs for access and always keep the same email address. As far as setting up a website, look at something like wix or if you want to do it the 'hard' way, the you can download free software (like Microsoft's Visual Studio web edition) and do it yourself, but this takes time as you'll have to learn a new 'language'. __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

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bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I used Weebly to do a website for the model boat club I was in. Plenty of templates to work from, all web based so can be accessed and edited from anywhere. Most importantly of all, it was easy to learn how to use it, and within a week we had a working website, then over time we added to it.

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I run 3 simple websites for family business. As said above, there are many hosting companies around where you can get a domain and free site designer. I started quite a few years ago and taught myself to use Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, etc. I think the free web design packages that are offered as part of the deal these days do a pretty good job and are the simpler way to go. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

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OliverTailor Spammer. Banned. Rover 75 Saloo Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	When it comes to building websites, I recommend you to take a closer look at Wix, Weebly and Squarespace that I consider to be very intuitive build. Wix, especially, gives you huge freedom when it comes to creativity. ______________________________

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mystabe Posted a thing or two Mazda 6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 266 Thanked 398 Times in 287 Posts	I've sold things on the internet for about 5 years now and I've always done my own websites etc. 1. Do NOT use GoDaddy Otherwise by far the cheapest (and easiest after a slight learning curve) is to buy a domain and get website hosting. Then you can choose from a variety of very cheap but very effective website builder tools. I have an all singing all dancing retail site but the template cost me less than £100 (one off payment) and monthly web hosting costs me about £4.00 a month. This is for a website with about 2000 products and still with room for expansion, it works really well otherwise I wouldn't use it because it would loose me business! I have tried most of the big names in 'one stop' webhosting/websites and they are mostly pretty restrictive in terms of what you can actually do in terms of design and are usually very expensive for what you get if you are a small business. Drop me a pm