Newbie needs a bit of help

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Robert Tucker, Dec 6, 2007.

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    I want to start my own website but don't know what to do. i get a domain and then what, what software can i use to design my site? i want a forum and other stuff. any help appreciated. person who helps me most can have a free link on my site

    thanks
     
    Robert Tucker, Dec 6, 2007 IP
  2. twistedspikes

    twistedspikes Notable Member

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    I'd design a site before getting the domain (so the domain isn't sitting there with nothing on it till you make the site).

    You can get free templates around but if you want to create your own site then learn HTML+CSS, start from there.
     
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  3. Fewski

    Fewski Well-Known Member

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    Look around the forum here and you will learn a lot.

    After the domain comes hosting, then the design and advertisement...
     
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  4. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    If you have enough money then you can hire a member who design your site as you want otherwise you have to start learning HTML+CSS as twistedspikes said.
     
    deluxdon, Dec 7, 2007 IP
  5. Fewski

    Fewski Well-Known Member

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    Or you could find a free template. There are some good starter ones out there these days.
     
    Fewski, Dec 7, 2007 IP
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    Louis8799 Peon

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    Joomla can be a solution I think
     
    Louis8799, Dec 7, 2007 IP
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    godofwriting Banned

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    you'd best learn html and css as already advised but if you don't want to take the scenic route, you could get dreamweaver. It'll do if you just want a simple site.

    Or if you have the money, hire a professional to design your site for you.
     
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    Your best option, as already said, is to learn HTML and CSS, that way you can design your own sites and not rely on Dreamweaver or anybody else!
     
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    There are some good free templates here: http://andreasviklund.com/templates/.

    Also, I agree that Joomla would be a good way to go. It has a steep learning curve but it is open source and you don't have to learn much programming that way. You can check it out at www.joomla.org.
     
    joshtheosh, Dec 10, 2007 IP