How to create a website from scratch? Help!

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   GoldenBirdposted 12 years ago

   I am going to make a website on equity-share. This will be a local website that will teach people how to invest wisely, on the market. The problem is, I don't know much about making a website, and then making it go online. I only want serious advice. You will really help me if you can help! Thanks. . .

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      couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      http://lvsonline.com/
      
      If you don't want to use a pre-programmed platform like Blogger, this site has excellent classes on learning to build a website and the classes are not difficult or expensive.

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         GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Classes are good. . .

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      A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      First thing, you need to get a domain name. Go Daddy can help you there.
      
      Then, you need webhosting site. Hostgater is very good and relatively inexpensive for the services they provide. 000webhost is free and is quite good considering it's free.
      
      Then, you need to download something like Joomla or some other Content Management System that allows you to build the site. You can even purchase templates for CMS that are already pre-made websites that allow you to simply add your own content, text and graphics.
      
      And, your done.

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         GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks. . .

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   GoldenBirdposted 12 years ago

   Can anyone name a company that makes website for customers? Does Google App help?

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      Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I have designed a number of websites and templates. It is really simple, once you understand the basics. At least if you do not need any fancy features. Most importantly, a website can be built with tables (hidden to the visitor) that subdivide the page into areas.

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         GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Hi, thanks. I need to have the website in a regional language, which is called Bangla. I have no idea how to make a website outside English. Can you help?

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            Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I will be happy to let you have a look at my templates. If it is a matter of pasting in the contents, adding some images and links, that might work. Menus and such can easily be customized.

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               GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Thanks! I am really serious, and will start as soon as possible. As it is going to be a site on share-trading, I really don't need anything fancy. I need it to be informative and clear-cut. But will it support a non-English font?

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                  Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I create them with an HTML editor. It must be a matter of using an editor that will support the font. It will give you a head start, at a minimum.

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                     GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Excellent! That was really helpful! Is it possible for you to provide me templates? And, how to get the domain name? Thanks. . .

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                        Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        You need both a domain name and hosting. I think someone gave you advice above. I use Network Solutions, but you may be able to get a lower price elsewhere. I will try to help with a template and have number of them, so feel free to contact me.

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                           GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           I really thank you for all this. . .
                           
                           I will contact as soon as I get it. I am researching on the thing a bit. I went to 'Go Daddy', and it was cheap.
                           
                           If I am correct, then domain names are actually an 'original name' for a website that customer chooses, with .com, .biz, .org and etc. And web-hosts provide data-space 24*7 for the online site. Is my knowledge right or do I need to learn more? I have not much idea over making websites. . .

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                              Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                              You are welcome.
                              
                              That sounds correct. Hosting and domain name does not have to be the same place. You should look into "private registration" if the contact person wants to keep their information confidential. Feel free to contact me when you are ready.

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                                 GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                 What is "private registration"; I am scratching my head a bit. . . Does private registration mean to buy domain name directly from a company like 'Go Daddy' ?

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                                    Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                    Private registration means that the host provides contact information for the WHOIS database. All domain names must be registered there, including contact information. If registration is private, the host becomes like an agent, so the webmaster's information remains confidential. Otherwise, it will all be a matter of public record.

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                                       GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                       Ok, I think I understand this. So, if I want my information, as the webmaster, confidential, then I need to ask 'Go Daddy' that I want a 'private registration' - is it like that? And then I buy their service. . .

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                                          Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                          I am not familiar with any other hosts than Network Solutions. But that sounds correct, and it may cost about $10/year to add private registration. Your name will still be visible, but nothing else.

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                                          A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                          Once you've found your webhosting site, you need to go back to where you purchased your domain name (Go Daddy) and adjust the settings to point the domain name at the webhost site in order for it to work. The webhost site provides that information for you.
                                          
                                          When you set up your email addresses, you may want to consider GMail. They will provide you with email addresses with your domain name attached for free. That way, you don't always need to access your CMS on your webhosting site to get your email. Works great.

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                                       GoldenBirdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                       Now it's really clear. Thank you for this wonderful help! If I am allowed, I will contact soon. Thank you.

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                                          Website Examinerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                          Great. You are very welcome. Feel free to get in touch. Thank you.

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   melafxposted 12 years ago

   I find this forum usefull, i'm interested also in a website.

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