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Post by twoboyzmom on Sept 3, 2014 20:00:47 GMT
We have a Facebook page for our new business but DH is thinking about a website too. He is NOT computer literate so it needs to be simple. Granted I'll be doing most of it for him but need him to do some too. Lol
So, whatcha recommend?
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Post by SnowWhite on Sept 3, 2014 23:39:53 GMT
A lot of people I know have used wix.com, but be forewarned, I don't believe there's any free webhosts out there that allow you to use your own domain, all the free ones give you a site in www.webhost.com/yoursitename, which IMHO, is not professional for a business. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 23:49:39 GMT
I agree with SnowWhite. Those free sites may be "easy" but they're unprofessional-looking.
There is a learning curve but I highly suggest a self-hosted Wordpress.org website. Down the road, you'll be so glad you went this way - SEO, plugins, etc. I'm happy to help you get started if you like.
First, you get the domain name and hosting (both very affordable) from someplace like Bluehost or Hostgator (I have a smaller host I use but the tech support is amazing). Then you go into the c-panel and most have a "1-click install" for a Wordpress site; the CS from the hosting company can help if you get stuck and there are amazing free tutorials/videos out there. Then you find a theme you like and personalize it as you wish.
Again, I'm happy to help - just PM me!
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Post by SnowWhite on Sept 3, 2014 23:52:35 GMT
(I have a smaller host I use but the tech support is amazing). Oh yeah? Who do you use? I need to move my domain from GoDaddy. I only use them for email, but lately they've decided Verizon is spam and they're rejecting like half my email :/ |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 0:00:55 GMT
(I have a smaller host I use but the tech support is amazing). Oh yeah? Who do you use? I need to move my domain from GoDaddy. I only use them for email, but lately they've decided Verizon is spam and they're rejecting like half my email :/ I use MomWebs @ www.momwebs.com. HERE is my affiliate link if you'd like to use it (no worries if you don't!). I just really believe in them so I became an affiliate. I love supporting a mom-owned small business. Their tech guy is Scott and he responds to my myriad of questions within hours, even on weekends and holidays. I can be tech-stoopid at times and he nicely walks me through things, or I just pay a small fee and he does it for me  I have the multi-site plan for $10/month and have 6 websites hosted there and 9 domains. It's only $5/month for 1 website. MomWebs is smaller, so I don't feel like "one of thousands", kwim? The only well-known host I've heard bad things about is GoDaddy but it had to do with domain poaching. Sorry you're having trouble  |
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I have the multi-site plan for $10/month and have 6 websites hosted there and 9 domains. It's only $5/month for 1 website. MomWebs is smaller, so I don't feel like "one of thousands", kwim?