Webdesigning for People

Chlozo · 07-04-2008, 09:57 AM

Hey,
I'm a 17 year old female student in the United Kingdom and I have been making websites since I was 14 from tutorials off the internet.
I was thinking about making a website to put my other websites on so I can sell them, so I can make some money that I can save for University next year.. aswell as doing something that I enjoy.
The problem is, I *think* I have the website layout that I want to use.. the thing is I have no idea where to start, what I should do and how to go about making a website for individuals to buy off.
Obviously, the prices aren't going to be extravagant, but I'd have no idea how to price each one.
I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge on how to set one up and what are the steps I need to take? Or if they are any tutorials on the internet that I could follow?
Thankyou! :)
xxx

**jamiemac2005** · 07-06-2008, 01:10 PM

Hey Chlozo,
What it sounds like you want to do is sell templates?

If you want to set up your own site then you need some form of server-side language(PHP/ASP.Net/Coldfusion) running the back-end... Or you could use someone else's services (e.g. paypal[google there are many others]).

You'll also need a webhost to host the main site, you could use a freehost but usually you have to agree to the site's advertising terms. Yet again, google is your friend.

As for tutorials, they're hard to find, google again, i found one here: http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html/domain.shtml

Though i've found one here:
http://www.w3schools.com/hosting/default.asp

and i always trust w3schools and the information they provide so i highly suggest it (without having yet read it)...

The problem with what you want to do is it is template based, if you want real work look into joining some form of web-design firm (jobsearches online tend to be good with that[finding one near you])... You'll also find that there's a tonne of competition in the UK because there's too many of us to go around.

Still it should be enough to help save for uni(something i'm currently doing =[)...

Post back for more info.

Cheers,
Jamey

p.s. if you're midlands based then post back saying so and i may be able to suggest somewhere near you... I know of a few web-design firms which may take you on, but i can't remember the names and i can find them for you if you want.

07-04-2008, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chlozo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 1 OS: Windows Vista	Webdesigning for People Hey, I'm a 17 year old female student in the United Kingdom and I have been making websites since I was 14 from tutorials off the internet. I was thinking about making a website to put my other websites on so I can sell them, so I can make some money that I can save for University next year.. aswell as doing something that I enjoy. The problem is, I think I have the website layout that I want to use.. the thing is I have no idea where to start, what I should do and how to go about making a website for individuals to buy off. Obviously, the prices aren't going to be extravagant, but I'd have no idea how to price each one. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge on how to set one up and what are the steps I need to take? Or if they are any tutorials on the internet that I could follow? Thankyou! :) xxx

07-06-2008, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 1,090 OS: Win Vista Home Premium & Ubuntu Hardy(8.04)	Re: Webdesigning for People Hey Chlozo, What it sounds like you want to do is sell templates? If you want to set up your own site then you need some form of server-side language(PHP/ASP.Net/Coldfusion) running the back-end... Or you could use someone else's services (e.g. paypal[google there are many others]). You'll also need a webhost to host the main site, you could use a freehost but usually you have to agree to the site's advertising terms. Yet again, google is your friend. As for tutorials, they're hard to find, google again, i found one here: http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html/domain.shtml Though i've found one here: http://www.w3schools.com/hosting/default.asp and i always trust w3schools and the information they provide so i highly suggest it (without having yet read it)... The problem with what you want to do is it is template based, if you want real work look into joining some form of web-design firm (jobsearches online tend to be good with that[finding one near you])... You'll also find that there's a tonne of competition in the UK because there's too many of us to go around. Still it should be enough to help save for uni(something i'm currently doing =[)... Post back for more info. Cheers, Jamey p.s. if you're midlands based then post back saying so and i may be able to suggest somewhere near you... I know of a few web-design firms which may take you on, but i can't remember the names and i can find them for you if you want.