Web site development /hosting

[ronaldmacdonald]

Not sure if this is the right forum but I am looking to create a website and wondered if there are any recommended off the shelf types that can be tailored or if there are any diy software tools to help you create your own from scratch - (would prefer some templates to see!). Also does anybody know of a good/cheapish host? Not expecting a gazillion transactions, more informative at this stage.

Cheers

Ronald

[Kinky]

Ronald - check out Register1 - a hosting company owned by a PHer (Jamie Beeston) and used by about 75+ fellow PHers - all of whom recommend him - see here: http://www.oilypages.com/recommendations.asp?id=53...

I've got about 12 sites with him - and in the 3+ years - it's been pure bliss and REAL support

Thoroughly recommended

Jamies profile here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

Feel free to drop him an email

K

[S a m]

If you want to do it properly, save your time and pay someone to do a proper job for you.

DIY stuff usually looks very, DIY. You'll struggle to get good results and unlikely to generate much business through it. It must be said that just paying for a decent website doesn’t guarantee a ROI if your business is flawed, so testing the water isn't a bad idea if you are not sure.

If you want a cheap DIY solution you could try www.mrsite.co.uk, they charge a mere £34.99 and have a range of templates. We've re-built a few sites that were first made on this (when people hit the barriers and wanted a proper solution) but if you have no budget and just want to knock something up, it’s probably your best bet.

Edited by S a m on Monday 19th November 21:40

[TurricanII]

I work for an IT services company and direct our customers looking for a basic website to this comapany's portfolio page:

http://www.aspect-marketing.co.uk/portfolio_wd.sht...

They do off the shelf websites bundled with hosting and webmail/pop3 access (as do many other firms out there).

[JamieBeeston]

Kinky said:

Ronald - check out Register1 - a hosting company owned by a PHer (Jamie Beeston) and used by about 75+ fellow PHers - all of whom recommend him - see here: http://www.oilypages.com/recommendations.asp?id=53...

I've got about 12 sites with him - and in the 3+ years - it's been pure bliss and REAL support

Thoroughly recommended

Jamies profile here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

Feel free to drop him an email

K

hehe we're actually used by several hundred PH'rs, only 7x+ have clicked the 'recommended' link

Ronald, check my profile, then drop me a mail with any queries you have.

I've got designers who'll do a stunning job for a reasonable amount too.

J

[ronaldmacdonald]

Thanks chaps - will have a look at some links, just interested in getting some ideas at the moment and thinking about testing the water / having a bit of a play around.