creating a website ?????

[bigblokey0]

im looking to buy a domain and create a webpage advertising my services (pc repair) but ive not got a clue where to start i got given this website http://order.1and1.co.uk/xml/order/H...top&__lf=Order

but im not sure what it is ive got to do i know nothing about web design can someone point me in the right direction please


i hope ive posted this in the right section

[bigblokey0]

the site states its £1.99 a month does that sound right for a website seems to cheap ?

[ahmorrow]

I'm not sure, but I don't think he's asking for payment options, just help coding. so for that, use the w3c schools.

http://www.w3schools.com/

Then again, could be wrong.

[DJ-Zep]

Hello!

You need to get two things to have your website up and online.

Webhosting
You need to purchase webhosting. Hosting gives you the space to store your files online and is where you will point your domain name. You can usually pay for hosting every month or annually. There are thousands of webhosts out there to choose from. If you'd like a list of recommendations, just ask. Hosting should cost you anywhere from £1.99 a month to £5.99 a month considring what you are using it for. There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing hosting such as webspace, bandwidth, and features. It is good to buy a host with 24/7 support in case something goes wrong. Since it doesn't sound like you need a lot of webspace for anything, it wouldn't hurt to go with a cheaper hosting plan.

Domain Names
Domain names are what you put into the browser address bar to get to your favorite site. For example, google.com is a domain name. When you type it into your address bar, you get pointed to Google's American servers. There are thousands of places out there on the web to purchase domain names but I recommend GoDaddy. They are extremely reliable and offer very competitive prices for domain names. Domain names are usually paid for annually and shouldn't cost more than £11.99 a year. If you do not want to purchase a domain name, you can try a free service such as .Tk or Co.nr.

If you purchase your domain name, you will need to point it to your webhosting's name servers. The site you bought your domain name from should have specific directions on how to do this within its respective web panel.

If you get a free domain name, you will need to redirect the domain to your server.

Just a note: Free domain names look incredibly unprofessional and untrustworthy. I do not recommend getting a free domain name if you plan on using it for a business.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

[bigblokey0]

so the link i posted do i have to buy a domain name and then webhosting seperatly ?

i had a look at the godaddy site looks good but its american im from the uk and would prefer a site from the uk

[simpswr]

Originally Posted by bigblokey0

so the link i posted do i have to buy a domain name and then webhosting seperatly ?

You can do both with 1 and 1. I use 1 and 1 for a dozen or so sites and am very satisfied with them. That rate is likely an introductory one, but is is a good deal