Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Oct 29, 2012 11:23pm
I have an idea for a website I want to create that would provide a nice side source of income.
I know absolutely nothing about this, so I am looking for any and all advice.
Some questions that come to mind are who is best to register the domain under and why, what type of server/software should I look at, what price am I looking at to pay somebody to build the site, what ad program should I use (adsense seems best), etc. I am sure there is other important information that I am not thinking of right now, so like I said, any and all advice is appreciated.
Thank you.
I know absolutely nothing about this, so I am looking for any and all advice.
Some questions that come to mind are who is best to register the domain under and why, what type of server/software should I look at, what price am I looking at to pay somebody to build the site, what ad program should I use (adsense seems best), etc. I am sure there is other important information that I am not thinking of right now, so like I said, any and all advice is appreciated.
Thank you.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Oct 29, 2012 11:32pm
Had a response, but I figure I'll let the pros respond.
Get a Web Host that offers a free domain name.
Get a Web Host that offers a free domain name.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 30, 2012 12:01am
Don't worry too much about the bells and whistles - you just need quality porhn and a good search feature.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Oct 30, 2012 6:23am
vBookie or gtfo
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Oct 30, 2012 6:36am
No trannies.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 30, 2012 8:46am
If you use adsense, make sure you setup a separate google account and not your personal one. I've read horror stories.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 30, 2012 8:51am
Hard to answer your questions without any idea of what the website will be.
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Sonofanump
Oct 30, 2012 8:56am
Cloud fare.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 30, 2012 9:36am
I wasn't even able to do that, I had to register it under a completely different email. What horror stories have you heard of?dlazz;1307806 wrote:If you use adsense, make sure you setup a separate google account and not your personal one. I've read horror stories.
This.WebFire;1307808 wrote:Hard to answer your questions without any idea of what the website will be.
The site could cost a few hundred bucks for a simple blog type site with a stock theme. It could cost well in to 6 figures if it's a really complex idea.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 30, 2012 9:37am
For domains I like name.com. I think they have some deals where you can get a free domain with hosting.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 30, 2012 9:50am
Just avoid GoDaddy at all costs. Name.com is fine, Namecheap.com is my preferred, plenty of others. I know some people really like bluehost.com.
Like others have said it's hard to give advice without having a better idea of what it is.
Like others have said it's hard to give advice without having a better idea of what it is.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 30, 2012 10:02am
Never had a problem with GoDaddy for domains, FWIW.I Wear Pants;1307846 wrote:Just avoid GoDaddy at all costs. Name.com is fine, Namecheap.com is my preferred, plenty of others. I know some people really like bluehost.com.
Like others have said it's hard to give advice without having a better idea of what it is.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 30, 2012 10:08am
Peoples entire Google accounts being frozen (locked out of gmail accounts, Play Store accounts, etc)justincredible;1307834 wrote: What horror stories have you heard of?
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 30, 2012 10:13am
Yeah for domains there really isn't much to fuck up though. But then you add in that they do not have the best prices, have terrible business practices and distasteful advertising and I just don't want to give them my money when there's so many other companies to use.WebFire;1307853 wrote:Never had a problem with GoDaddy for domains, FWIW.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 30, 2012 10:13am
Oh damn. Yeah, don't do that.dlazz;1307856 wrote:Peoples entire Google accounts being frozen (locked out of gmail accounts, Play Store accounts, etc)
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Oct 30, 2012 10:27am
idea is to build a website with a homepage with articles, along with a forum targeting a specific niche.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 30, 2012 10:43am
Are you making freehuddle.com?Pick6;1307867 wrote:idea is to build a website with a homepage with articles, along with a forum targeting a specific niche.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 30, 2012 10:51am
Expect a certified letter.I Wear Pants;1307883 wrote:Are you making freehuddle.com?
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Oct 30, 2012 11:41am
Finding a good shopping cart Authorize.net and a Web software that you can apply pricing, photos and shipping eazy ...
Be parpared to price your items with the understanding the shopping cart is not cheap...
Be parpared to price your items with the understanding the shopping cart is not cheap...
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 30, 2012 11:43am
You're assuming he needs an eCommerce site. He doesn't.Belly35;1307918 wrote:Finding a good shopping cart Authorize.net and a Web software that you can apply pricing, photos and shipping eazy ...
Be parpared to price your items with the understanding the shopping cart is not cheap...
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Oct 30, 2012 11:59am
Maybe he's selling articles.justincredible;1307923 wrote:You're assuming he needs an eCommerce site. He doesn't.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 30, 2012 12:08pm
Pick6;1307867 wrote:idea is to build a website with a homepage with articles, along with a forum targeting a specific niche.
PM me with more details. I may be able to help give you some direction.
As for domain registrars and hosting, I prefer NameCheap for domains (unless I'm registering ones with weird, international suffixes) and either LaceHost or BrainHost for hosting.
For what it's worth, freehuddle.com is taken.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Oct 30, 2012 12:11pm
Use Geocitites. Never had any issue with them.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 30, 2012 12:11pm
Commander of Awesome;1307940 wrote:Use Geocitites. Never had any issue with them.
LOL!Commander of Awesome;1307937 wrote:RateBeer's site is like a geo cities and almost unusable IMO.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Oct 30, 2012 12:27pm
Reps. Seriously though, I usually end up getting domains during the many times they offer $1.99 a year deals.O-Trap;1307938 wrote:PM me with more details. I may be able to help give you some direction.
As for domain registrars and hosting, I prefer NameCheap for domains (unless I'm registering ones with weird, international suffixes) and either LaceHost or BrainHost for hosting.
For what it's worth, freehuddle.com is taken.