blueisland Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hi Everyone , Looking for advice on building your own website ? What have others done? Looking to start slow and not pricey . What about name hosts ? I am so clueless about this stuff and need someone to walk me thru what i need to do ? I have checked out name availability for myself and its ok . I have looked at godaddy and seems good , is it?? Any advice appreciated for this clueless newbie. thanks Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I was referred to http://wahmshoppes.com/ by another member and I really like it. It is $10 for a domain name, plus only $7 a month.............You have to set things up yourself but it gives you templates and stuff. It was alot of work, but am now really pleased with my website. Hope this helps.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPatoot Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I use www.wahmshoppes.com as well, and so far I've been pleased with everything, including customer service. I paid someone to set up my site and I'm pleased with it. It's easy to add products to, and change things, etc. hth..Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I have been using www.lowesthosting.com for about 3 years now.I have been very pleased with their service. They are very quick to answer and help you if there is a problem or question.Everything is done via email with a support ticket.Domain name is $12.95 year and service is only $4.95 a month. It only costs approx. $73.00 a year. You create your own website. But their service includes templates, email service, unlimited hits to you site, shopping carts etc. I found it to be pretty easy to do and I am no computer wiz. I guess they kinda made it idiot proof for people like me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Great question! I've been looking around too. I signed up recently for Godaddy, and building my site with their website tonight was easy, so was their quick shopping cart. Got it up and running fairly quickly, I think, considering I had no clue what I was doing. Learned as I went. The one thing I don't like about their shopping cart is that it doesn't let the buyer choose to opt out of shipping if they want to pick up their order. You have to charge shipping to everyone or not at all... But other than that, so far I"m pleased with the service. Oh, and I wish my shopping cart were more integrated with the rest of my sight. There's a few thing about the template I picked that I wish I could tweak, but overall it had some fun features that other website builders didn't have... I have yet to find the perfect solution. Anybody try Citymax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I got my domain name (last year) from GoDaddy.com and though I haven't done anything yet with it, there was a post last week I believe with a hosting site that a LOT of people from here use that I think I'm gonna go with if I ever get going here. Let me see if I can find the link for ya, it had a lot of helpful info.BRB....:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 ok found it:http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16553DIYestores was the name of the hosting/website building site they seem reasonably priced and since a lot of CTers use them I figure if I decide to use them, I'll be able to come here and ask for help if I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I highly recommend DIYeStores.... I have my site thru them and the customer service is fantastic.. Lots of excellent websets to choose from. Just my 2 cents:D I have the link to them on my site in the links page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyBs Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I definitely recommend DIY...they are the best for the price and what you get in return. I huge plus is their customer service. The cart system is so easy to use and has about every feature you could ever want...plus they are adding new features all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I agree with Wv_candleguy and BizzyB. DYI is a fantastic place,,they have wonderful support and the nicest of people and you can not beat the price for what you get!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueisland Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Thanks a bunch everyone !! You all are great! What about merchant accounts? What do most people use? Need to look at all the info everyone gave me so far. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyBs Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I use Propay for accepting credit cards on my DIY site...then, I can use it at craft shows, as well...it works out well for me. Plus, on DIY you have a secure credit card server that collects all the customer's info for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I use RedLime for my host now, but I did my very first website on freewebs.com. This was a good place to learn a bit more about HTML than I knew going into it. I learned a lot about building a site and setting up a shopping cart from doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleFreak Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Anyone know of an easy way to design a site...I looked at the DIYestores and it just won't work for me EVERYTHING is country crafty on there....I need something NOT country craft.....HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 If you are not looking for a free site try here:http://designbyme.com/ That's who I have used for the last 2 years. Julie is very helpful. She sets you up initially then you can go into your admin. area and add or change things without even know any html codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 for those that use www.lowesthosting.com, if you are on the affiliate program, I am wanting to start a website and if you pm me with your web site so I can click on the link for you to get paid, I would be happy to. just figured I would let someone get some money if they wanted for me signing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I just signed up for hostgator for my husbands' site and I really like it so far. It came highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 checking them out now, they have a coupon for 1cent for the first month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyMOM Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 do all sites have a yearly subscription or is there some with monthly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I use webmasters.com. It is $9 a month but paid in advance. I got my domain for free hosting with them. They have several shopping carts to choose from, and you can get SSL for $60 a year. I am still working on my site and have to get the SSL added but am really happy with the service and the ease of getting it up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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