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Technical Help & Discussion => Website Design & Programming => Topic started by: Whiskas on December 29, 2002, 22:56
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Can anyone recommend somewhere that I can get a free website and what I can use to build it that is idiot proof?
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This free one does it for me, Whiskas.
NDO (http://www.ndo.com/index.htm)
Once you're all signed up, go back and apply for a NDO+ account, which gives you a free .org.uk, or .co.uk domain name into the bargain. Choose the name wisely, since you won't be able to change it afterwards.
The service is very reliable and I've used them since 1998. The only catch is moving your free domain name somewhere else -- it'll set you back 125 smackers.
It's a subscription-free service, but you do have to pay for your time online when dialling up to your account, to make changes, or upload pages.
To write your pages, have a play with MS Frontpage Express, which you'll probably find on your system somewhere. Otherwise, I believe it's still downloadable from Miserysoft. I'll have a rummage for the URL.
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I used Cutsite Builder Whiskas. Goto www.globalscape.com for free trial. It's definitely idiot proof and I am the proof ;D ;D
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The only one I know that seems to be reliable is one from www.marhost.com Whiskas.
It has no banners or ads but you have to accept some spam e mail from an affiliate which is about 2 per week in my experience( I just delete them as they come in now ;) )
I recommended them to a friend last week and it took about 3 working days to get it set up but after that its fine.
I have only used Namo Web Builder and transferred stuff by an FTP prog but I noticed it now has templates and some kind of built in software to do it all for you :-*
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I haven't got frontpage express Rodders so if you can find the url that would be great.
What do you have to pay after the free trial Lona?
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Hey Whiskas, i've got some spare hosting that im not currently using so if you need it, its yours. Also, if you need any help constructing the pages, i'd be happy to help you there too.
Let me know.
Corky
EDIT* I've also got the domain "theflavour.net" that may be of use to you.
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Hey Whiskas, i've got some spare hosting that im not currently using so if you need it, its yours. Also, if you need any help constructing the pages, i'd be happy to help you there too.
Let me know.
Corky
erm......hosting? I'm warning you now I know absolutely nothing ::) your help would be really good though ;D Long time no see by the way
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I will set the server up, all you will need to do is upload some files via FTP to a directory on the hosting.
Don't worry, i will explain it all for you :)
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Cheers, i haven't got a clue what you are on about but thanks ;D
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The Cutesite Builder trial is free Whiskas but only for 30 days then you have to buy it. I was too miserable to buy it, hence the reason my website is in limbo. ;D
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The Cutesite Builder trial is free Whiskas but only for 30 days then you have to buy it. I was too miserable to buy it, hence the reason my website is in limbo. ;D
It's too soon after Christmas for me to spend much money :'(. I tried the ICQ websites which set it all up for you and all you need to do is chose the colours etc but I couldn't quite get to grips with that ;D
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Whiskers, Frontpage Express might be hidden away on your machine - try Start Button > Search > All Files and Folders then type in Frontpage, and it might find it for you. Then you can copy it to your desktop for next time. :)
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I tried that and it brought up front page express, when I clicked on it it had some folders but when I went into them it was blank ???
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Ah I have found it I was clicking on program files ;D
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OK, you might find THIS PAGE (http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/internet/Articles/003Mar/FPExpress.asp) useful. :)
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A good and easy to use package and FREE is available from HERE (http://www.evrsoft.com/) Its called Firstpage 2000 and it has lots of built in thinggies to help you
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I've not really been asleep, honest! After doing a serious amount of digging, it's starting to look horribly like Frontpage Express was discontinued after Win98!
Until a better freebie turns up, here's Arachnophilia (http://www.arachnoid.com/arachnophilia/) to play with in the meantime. Recommend you do a bit of swotting-up first, Whiskas. ;)
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She's got W98, and she's found it, Rodders! ;D ;D
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I did a search for frontpage Simon but I guess it doesn't come with win me. I have a web publishing wizard on my accessories but is that just for uploading. ???
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A good and easy to use package and FREE is available from HERE (http://www.evrsoft.com/) Its called Firstpage 2000 and it has lots of built in thinggies to help you
I tried to download Firstpage but it's not free anymore Bat.
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Well I've started on my homepage but I was just wondering when I've done it all how do I get it on the web?
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See above, Lona. Don't know about ME, never used it. Seems Frontpage Express died with W98, like Rodders said. :'(
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You need something like Cute FTP to upload, I think you can get that from Download.com , but I'm not sure ... will have a look. Its not free tho :-";"xx
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Well I've started on my homepage but I was just wondering when I've done it all how do I get it on the web?
That's a bridge we'll cross when we come to it, Whiskas. Once you've got your page(s) looking good and working properly, it's just a matter of downloading one of the free FTP clients to upload your stuff to your webspace.
You can even use Internet Explorer to do it, if you add the FTP address of your webspace to your Favorites folder. I often use this method for 'quick and dirty' results. 8)
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I tried to download Firstpage but it's not free anymore Bat.
Gawd damn it ... it was a good package too :- :'(
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I use FTP Explorer for uploading - it's free and you can download it HERE (http://www.ftpx.com/).
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I've got a script that allows you to upload straight from your computer to the website. There's no hastle involved, all you have to do is click browse, find the file on your hard drive and click go.
test it here: http://www.raid-designs.co.uk/uploads/upload.php (http://www.raid-designs.co.uk/uploads/upload.php)
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Well I found www.tripod.lycos.com which is free and has a site builder which does it all for you.
I had a go at it and it was really simple although a bit slow. My only problem now is what to put on it ;D so far just a load of drivel but it will do until I learn how to do it properly.
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My site is hosted at Lycos ... but I haven't done much to it for a looooooong time. I must get my files from the other PC and do a lot more work on it. I used Dreamweaver 4 to create mine tho
I must get the files and change the advert tho ::) ... it has been a long time since I did any work on it :-[
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I remember years ago there were sites like Geocities and such all over the place. Unfortunatly I dont know many free places since I have been hosting my own domains for many years now. My Personal Site (http://www.travisjmac.com) and My Computer Site. (http://www.burlingtoncomputers.ca)
Best of luck trying to find a host. Programs to build a site are also not my specialty. I know of things like dreamweaver and frontpage but not experienced with them. To build a site I usually design a template in Photoshop then cut the template and code it in notepad then I transfer it to a webserver and use something called telnet to program in linux on a program called pico and somtimes vi. But I dont think its an idiot proof method.
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That's a very interesting and useful website you have DualBoy. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Thats a nice looking doggie you have there whats his/her name? I would have thought you would have had a little scottie dog with a surname like yours ;D ;D ;D
I notice that no one has told you yet that as you are our first registered member from Canada that you are allowed to send all the lady members of the forum return air tickets and all inclusive holidays at Niagra Falls ,Toronto or Vancouver ;)
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Welcome to the forum Dualboy. Saw your website and enjoyed the visit. I didn't see a visitors book or I would have signed it ;)
Just send the plane tickets to Sandra and she will distribute them to us ladies ;D ;D ;D
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Yahoo!!! it's finally finished I'm nearly bald but my website is pretty much done ;D
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You work fast Whiskas :) When can we see it?
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I put it in my profile so I think you can click on the world icon and it brings it up :o. don't laugh too hard though ;D
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Looking good so far Whiskas :)
Thanks for the link back here :-*
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Looking good so far Whiskas :)
I agree :) You will be up there with the best of us soon :)
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I've left you a message Whiskers! ;D
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Thanks Simon ;D :-*
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Love the moving Whiskas mouse trail Whiskas ;)
I saw a site with something similar a bit back that followed you round saying Merry Xmas :-*
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I saw a site with something similar a bit back that followed you round saying Merry Xmas :-*
I used to have one that trailed the heads of various Simpsons characters around after the cursor ::)
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Looking very good Whiskas, well done :) 8)
Love the trailing mouse ... very clever and a nice feature
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Thanks Bat ;D There's a few good things I got off my site builder and a few I really didn't want like the message board etc but it's ok
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Well it definitely looks good, exceptionally so for your first attempt :D, kinda puts mine to shame ... I'll get my other PC tomorrow and have to update it, atleast to change the link :- THen learn a bit more about Dreamweaver to spruce it up
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Could you find a home for this, Whiskas?
(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hogarth.alivewww.co.uk%2Fmiscbits%2Fwhiskas1.gif&hash=353379213c5cec52b3404b31a1131eb1512a18c2)
The all-important dimensions are: width=165 height=75. I've optimised it for a white backgound, so if you decide to use it and then change colour schemes, or use a background tile, just let me know. :)
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That would be brilliant!! thank you so much ;D
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That's what Pals are for. ;)
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I've just taken a look Whiskas and it's very professional. ;D
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Thanks Clive ;D Rodders logo looks good doesn't it
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I don't suppose you could zap the byline under the logo, could you Whiskas? It's your website! :)
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Done :)
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I've added the site to a ring. Does anyone know if am I able to add it to more or can I only have one?
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I made a banner for my site in paint shop pro but it doesn't work when I upload it. Do I need to make it in something else?
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Not really my field, this, but what format have you used? Perhaps you need to save it as a .jpg, or a .gif? ???
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PSP is as good as anything to create a banner Whiskas.
If the image is not appearing, check that you have used the correct filename in your HTML code. Don't forget that upper and lower case letters are treated as different so for example EXAMPLE.jpg is not the same file as example.jpg or Example.jpg
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Thanks that's fixed it :)
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Oh no it hasn't! Whiskas, are you sure that the URL for the graphic is not pointing to a local address, i.e. somewhere on the hard drive of your PC? If that is the case, it would explain why only you are able to see it. 8)
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I haven't got a url for it. I just clicked on browse found it my computer and uploaded it. Is that wrong?
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Whiskas, can you post it here, as an attachment, so we know what we're looking for, please?
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If it is in the same directory as the Whiskas World graphic, the url should be
[img]http://whiskassupreme.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/thefile.jpg[/img]
Without the [img] code though :)
Hope that helps.
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oh it's not for on my site it is a banner exchange I've sorted it though thanks ;D
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OK slightly behind this one..again! and i cant be arsed reading 5 pages worth..sorry.
Has anyone that wants ease of use ever used these....
http://www.moonfruit.com (http://www.moonfruit.com)
There very good for flash pages, i used em myself once just to see what it was like...but personally i found them too limiting. For a newbie though they are excellent...i think they still do a free trial.
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That's interesting, Hitch. I think even I could manage that! ;D
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I have tried moonfruit in the past and I found them a little complicated but that was a few years ago