jimswinder Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 TJ Hvasta wrote: What kind of stuff/ideas Jm? Props?No...I was looking for ideas about setting up a website..but thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryebred Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 So far, I only have the home page complete, but you can take a look at what I have so far at....http://www.winterholidayhouse.com/The rest I will be adding throughout this week and weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 ryebred wrote: So far, I only have the home page complete, but you can take a look at what I have so far at....http://www.winterholidayhouse.com/The rest I will be adding throughout this week and weekend.I like that you used the animation as your front page picture!!! Very original!!!!May I suggest you make pages for your other button links (Pictures, Location, etc.) and just put "Under Construction" on them..so at least the links go to a page and not an "error page". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryebred Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 jimswinder wrote:May I suggest you make pages for your other button links (Pictures, Location, etc.) and just put "Under Construction" on them..so at least the links go to a page and not an "error page".Thanks, I have added "Under Construction" pages as you suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenL_MCSE Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 It was nice looking at all the sites. I have suggestions for those looking to create a site and where to host.When looking for a host you need to look at everything. Most people look at price but there are more important things like bandwidth, the connection speed and up time. Good things to get are unlimited bandwidth, unlimited domains, and 10 meg or more upload speeds. And there are several hosts that offer that for $6 a month or so.There are lots and lots of free templates that you can use with your site. Both of my sites were made from free templates. My Christmas site; I changed the header image to look like wrapping paper. Instead of using html pages, I built includes and used div's in PHP pages to make my site a little more dynamic. My personal site uses someting called MVC and the .Net framework. It is 100% dynamic.Start just like this post did. Check out what others are doing, look for templates that you can modify and/or mix with another template. And pick a host by your needs at the price you are willing to pay.Good luck and if you have programming questions - ask away I am happy to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wglyons Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I recommend Yola.com. I've built two websites with them:http://www.lyonslights.infohttp://www.lawnandorder.infoThe templates and hosting is free. Then, I bought .info addresses from GoDaddy for $.99 and forwarded the address to my yola site with masking.So, when you go to lyonslights.info, you are really being redirected to lyonslights.yolasote.com , but the address bar still shows lyonslights.info because of the masking...Very cheap, very effective, very user-friendly...Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejones Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 http://www.thejoneschristmas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Levelius Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Another suggestion for web hosting (and the one I use) is One World Hosting. They have a package that includes everything you need, inclusing hosting, domain name registration, Frontpage support, up to 12 mailboxes and a whole lot more for $99 a year. They are located at:http://www.oneworldhosting.comMy site is located at:www.mansfieldchristmaslights.com-Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Leonhardt Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I use 1 & 1 for my web site , easy to use and cheap.www.leonhardtlights.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.vanhouts Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Feel free to visit my website. My website is build for the dutch but for the other country's I even have translated it in english.The website is not completly done. but you can get some idea's.Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitePlainsNY Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Here's my website. Please keep the ridicule to a minimum. http://www.NYChristmasLights.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad02 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hmm, White Plains is only a 3 1/2 hour drive. Here's one from upstate NY....www.SaratogaLights.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian B. Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Here's mine...www.clearlakechristmas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymbo1961 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I have a christmas light website that when you enter your name on the form, the video writes your name up in lights at the end.www.messagesonhold.com.au/lightsYou can also send a video to your friend's or family with a link to the video with their name in the lights.Try this link to see what i mean: http://www.messagesonhold.com.au/lights/index.php?rfname=JimSwindler&rlname=Swinder&remail=test@test.com&sfname=Kym&slname=Illman&semail=test@test.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 kymbo1961 wrote: I have a christmas light website that when you enter your name on the form, the video writes your name up in lights at the end.http://www.messagesonhold.com.au/lightsYou can also send a video to your friend's or family with a link to the video with their name in the lights.Try this link to see what i mean: http://www.messagesonhold.com.au/lights/index.php?rfname=JimSwindler&rlname=Swinder&remail=test@test.com&sfname=Kym&slname=Illman&semail=test@test.comi couldn't get either one to load...must be because they are from "down under"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymbo1961 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 If it doesnt work check that your browser is refreshed. Sometimes your internet security may block sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitePlainsNY Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'd suggest adding your address to your website so people know where to go. Since Google will scour your text, I would also add your county name.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdurrant Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 http://www.durrantfamilylights.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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