Blogs?
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Dylan,
Any of us is willing to help if you need it. Just make up your mind and start with simple things.
I'd also suggest you to start with just a hosting service and learn to put simple pages together instead of using heavy, templated pre-made "on-the fly" services. I also tried them when starting to build sites but then I reather learnt some basic things instead - and I mostly tend to create simple, informative sites now instead of too much design.
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I posted a thread in the tut forum...
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dylan,
you are quite right in thinking about creating something you can control yourself.
i have a site which was built from scratch by a former student/trainee of mine (who learned how to do it in html while in my office). then he went to live in germany and i got stuck with a site that i can hardly update.
so now i am looking for someone who could do it for me on a regular basis (which will cost me, of course). the other alternative is to learn how to do it myself. the latter appeals to me much more but my day has only 24 hours; i doubt i would be able to fit anything extra into my work day, unless i stopped sleeping or give my family up.
thus starting with the wish to be in control is a very good idea.
good luck. i shall keep an eye on this thread.
edson
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family is over rated anyway edson... and html is so warm and cuddly
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Thanks for all this modelhead
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Hi Modelhead
Really enjoying this thread. I'm right at the beginning of building a web page, paid a very small amount for the first year, and the instructions are as clear as mud.I think I'm going to move.
Thanks very much for your time its greatly appreciated.
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Hi Bruce
To some meat on the bone so to speak here are some details.
1 At present I have my broadband account with talktalk and I wish to
stay with them for now.2 I have registered my domain name with yahoo.
http://www.hand-cut-dovetails.com.3 I have viewed their very clear preview of some packages available and I’m impressed.
In the early stages this is what I want to display on the web.
I will call it project 1‘A step by step guide on how to make a through dovetail joint in wood
using hand methods’
I will explain a little here.
To achieve that I will probably cover.
a My blade profile for marking out.
b My blade profiles for marking out the dovetails.
c The templates that I have designed to allows you to mark
out the joints ‘by hand’ using a knife.
d other bits and pieces requiredNow, I have nearly completed my first draft. It has been compiled in Microsoft word with images of the models I have made in sketchup imported as jpgs.
I will want to convert this into a pdf document so it is readable across all platforms (said he hopefully) and I would like people to be able to download this document from my site. I may use software to imbed some of my models in 3d.
I would also like people to be able to actually download the sketchup models for the above stuff.
Project 2
I will then explain in detail how I made a lapped dovetail joint using
hand methods.Format as per project 1.
If my web site appears popular, I will then want to charge for the next project, so I will need facilities for that as well.
Is this possible with the Yahoo software?
Just for your info I’ll not be able to spend much time on this project starting Monday probably for the next fortnight, because of other full time commitments. However, I will be popping in every day to view any postings on this thread.
thanks again,
Alan
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Hi Bruce
A few questions on what you have written so far that I am not 100% clear about. I think I know the answers to some of my questions, but I hate assuming.Of utmost importance to the purchase of a service is the ISP’s connection to the registrar((?)
These can be different entities. Your ISP must provide as part of your “control panel” (?)something called “domain services”. (?) You must be able to get at your domain to adjust DNS(?) configuration or move to a different
DNS host or transfer your domain name. If this is left to email sessions to third party registrars, I would take a second look at the provider. If on the other hand the provider gives you a custom front end((?????) to control your domain as part of the “control panel tool set” then great…you are in control! As long as your account with the ISP is maintained you can have personal control of the domain through your panel.Thanking you
Alan
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Hi Bruce,
thanks for the last.I’ll just clarify a few things from your last posting.
*If you have not picked or played with any page development tools don't worry.*Reply. I’m a complete novice.
*I expect we need to do a bit of branding as well as you have probably not started to developed theme for your page.*Reply. Done nothing on this topic yet.
Question re ‘entry level business plan’?
If I go to the yahoo small business web page it gives me three options Get Online Sell Online Market Online. ‘Get Online’ Web hosting package give me three options. a starter b standard c professional. Do you mean the starter package?Re sending you my draft material. I’ll clean that up today, and send that to the email address on your web page because the file is quite large.
With regards to your strategy a bit thumbs up to that.
thanking you
Alan
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Hi Bruce
Thankyou for that.
I'll sort that out in the next couple of hours.
cheers
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20$ a month are you nutz?
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I pay less than 4.50 for 2.5 Gigs with all php, mysql and cPanel support (not as if I'd use it for to much now...
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I pay 4.50 for 300 gigs and all the dressings
that's the difference in 67.00 per year and 240.00
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Hi guys,
Well some people cannot see the bigger picture eh.We have Modelhead who has been running with a particular product for years, is willing to share that knowledge with brand spanking new beginners on the subject like myself, for free.
Just think of all the people who would benifit from this help. What would it cost for 1 to 1 tuition.
Kris. Why dont you continue with your thread on building a web page using your provider, your software, step by step and allow people who wish to follow your path, travel along it.
It would be very helpful and greatfully appreciated by many I'm sure.
Cheers
Hazel.
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I was happy to be following this subject, and intended to get involved, and work on my own stagnant non-happening thought of a webpage.
Modelhead and Alan, if your can stand some lurking and can continue this thread, it is appreciated.
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Hi Hank
I'm up for that Hank. Just to keep you updated. I'm really busy at present on other stuff. I'm happy to share what I learn from Modelhead.Also hope that Kris continues with his thread and walk people along his chosen path.
cheers
Hazel formally known as Alan
' I'm knuts' 
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I hope you don't think I'm detracting your thread Bruce... you're one of my only defenders... so I would have to be that way to you... I'm just a cheap bastage like I said before... and the price, it's the only point I've had to disagree with you on this entire thread, and your 50,ooo typed words in it...
so please guys don't take my nuts term to seriously... you're doing a great job here Bruce... don't let me stop you...
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Modelhead,
Just wanted to offer some info on a hosting/domain service that might be worth a look.Their basic plan is $25 per year with a lot of features, you can upgrade services from that as well. Also, the same 0$ hosting plan can be purchased in 2 year increments and longer with a larger savings. I typically buy the two-year for $44.00
Good luck with everything.
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Modelhead,
I agree with the route you are taking. My experience with doteasy started about 5 years ago and the first couple of years there were server problems a lot, and i complained a lot. They always were very attentive though and since that time have (over the last few years) i've experienced no server problems or interuptions.
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Well im on board also Bruce and yes with Yahoo.
I looked at the basic small business package, the cost, the service and tools provided and thought im happy to pay £6 per month for that.
If I was to purchase a similar package here in the UK it would cost a lot more.
Another bonus is you are not tied into a contract, you pay month by month and so can move whenever you wish.
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