hi

wonder if anyone can recommend where to go for advice on making a website, i have my kennel name through now so want my own website and my bitch has had a litter so can advertise and give breed information. Its a mindfield, so recoomendations would be grand, havent a clue where to start :-(

Hi,

I'm in the process of sorting out a website for myself. I've yet to decide on which company/site to use for it as yet, but here is a link to my recent thread on setting one up..

http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/cgi-bin/board/topic_show.pl?pid=1232418;hl=#pid1232418

I use heart internet for my domain name and zyweb for my site builder. :-)
HTH
Paula xxx

I use homestead and have done for years. Easy to learn how to build it yourself and maintain it

I have used webeden twice (once for the breed club I was secretary for & once for myself) The site is quite easy to use.

There is a great site called Champdogs where you can build your own website. I heard a rumour they were launching a revamp fairly soon and it will be even better than it currently is.

hi mark tried the champdogs first but quite difficult to sort out, not sure how to upload photos, done the basics but then gave up and was getting frustrated, i am tired so may need to relook when ive had some sleep , thanks for the suggestions.

I use dynadot for my domains and hosting. Quite cheap & very reliable. I do web design for myself and friends in my spare time and to earn extra cash to fund my way through uni. However, I know not everyone has the time and inclination to learn basic HTML, CSS etc and would rather just have a 'drag and drop' type website software. There are a few websites people often use to create their own websites, I have never used one but from looking at other websites, I would say it is well worth paying a basic fee for online software rather than going with the free ones. Staples sell a 'Mr Site in a Box' software that includes the first years domain and hosting, as well as some designs to get you going.

I always refer people who are doing a 'DIY' website, to these links to make sure they don't make the same mistakes as people often do.

http://www.grantasticdesigns.com/5rules.html

P.s... Please don't put music on your website! haha

This is the website I use ,it took me years to find one I could do myself and build on as required, it was free for the first 3 months which allowed me to decide whether it was for someone with limited IT skills, I am now into the second paid years subscription.

www.simplesite.com

http://www.simplesite.com/Rhodach-mini-long-dachshunds/

They keep adding things for you to use at no extra charge.