Fishooked Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sorry folks, but teh Tech Forum just isn't getting enough traffic. Ok, so here's my deal - I recently purchased my own domain name, and was planning on hosting a main intro page, with a re-direct to my ProBoards site. Has anyone had any success with any free web hosting sites out there? Also I could use some internetz help too while Im at it... I could also use some help trying to create some html tables, in which I can place my affiliate ads in a nice, neat, non-annoying manner. Are there any good (FREE) WYSIWYG editors out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Dreamweaver is honestly the way to go. There are a few out there that are serviceable that can be found via google. You can always wing it and experiment in Notepad. It works surprisingly well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sorry folks, but teh Tech Forum just isn't getting enough traffic. Ok, so here's my deal - I recently purchased my own domain name, and was planning on hosting a main intro page, with a re-direct to my ProBoards site. Has anyone had any success with any free web hosting sites out there? Also I could use some internetz help too while Im at it... I could also use some help trying to create some html tables, in which I can place my affiliate ads in a nice, neat, non-annoying manner. Are there any good (FREE) WYSIWYG editors out there? check out wordpress. I am actually helping to build a friend's site for his financial planning business using it. It is a tool for blogging, but it can be used for static sites too very easily, and it is great for seo. Just google wordpress for static site. Also, it is free. I would avoid free hosting, you get what you pay for. Also, you should think about upgrading to a real message board of your own, like vbulliten or one of the free ones, most hosts have a messagre board they can set up for you for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am not sure about the free guys. But there are a TON of inexpensive options $5 - $7 per month. You might be better off doing something like that. Crap Daddy is the leader in that group but there are lots of options, possibly dreamhost as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am not sure about the free guys. But there are a TON of inexpensive options $5 - $7 per month. You might be better off doing something like that. Crap Daddy is the leader in that group but there are lots of options, possibly dreamhost as well. i use webair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 check out wordpress. I am actually helping to build a friend's site for his financial planning business using it. It is a tool for blogging, but it can be used for static sites too very easily, and it is great for seo. Just google wordpress for static site. Also, it is free. I would avoid free hosting, you get what you pay for. Also, you should think about upgrading to a real message board of your own, like vbulliten or one of the free ones, most hosts have a messagre board they can set up for you for free. Wordpress? I love wordpress, definitely the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Wordpress? I love wordpress, definitely the way to go. it is pretty awesome, and they have really made it easy to use as a non-blog site. With a fresh install of wordpress, a great quality theme i bought that is meant to be customized, and the firefox addon firebug, you can do a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You should avoid the internet at all costs, nothing but trouble on that damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 check out wordpress. I am actually helping to build a friend's site for his financial planning business using it. It is a tool for blogging, but it can be used for static sites too very easily, and it is great for seo. Just google wordpress for static site. Also, it is free. I would avoid free hosting, you get what you pay for. Also, you should think about upgrading to a real message board of your own, like vbulliten or one of the free ones, most hosts have a messagre board they can set up for you for free. Right now I have a ProBoards site, and since 2004 I think it's only been down (that I know of) like 3 or 4 times, and that was due to regular maintenance. Do you know if I can use my own domain for a wordpress site? I'll check it out in the meantime though - thanks! Edit: Effing blogs... My work filters it out as a 'social or networking site'... don't they know I waste all my time on message boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Right now I have a ProBoards site, and since 2004 I think it's only been down (that I know of) like 3 or 4 times, and that was due to regular maintenance. Do you know if I can use my own domain for a wordpress site? I'll check it out in the meantime though - thanks! Edit: Effing blogs... My work filters it out as a 'social or networking site'... don't they know I waste all my time on message boards? try wordpress.org. You are probably using wordpress.com. the org site is for downloding the worpress files and hosting yourself with your own domain, the com site is for free hosted wordpress blogs, like jetnation.wordpress.com. The org site may not be blocked. And with this I answered your question, yes you can use your own domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 it is pretty awesome, and they have really made it easy to use as a non-blog site. With a fresh install of wordpress, a great quality theme i bought that is meant to be customized, and the firefox addon firebug, you can do a lot. Why did I find this AFTER I finished creating my site in iweb? I was forced to design the site using almost all graphics because IE did funky things to all of my text. Now it looks great in all browsers but I sacrificed SEO because it's so graphics heavy. btw, I wound up using webhostingpad as a host and pay something like $3.95 a month. So far the tech support has been good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Why did I find this AFTER I finished creating my site in iweb? I was forced to design the site using almost all graphics because IE did funky things to all of my text. Now it looks great in all browsers but I sacrificed SEO because it's so graphics heavy. btw, I wound up using webhostingpad as a host and pay something like $3.95 a month. So far the tech support has been good. link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Can someone please help this dumbass and tell me what SEO means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Can someone please help this dumbass and tell me what SEO means? Search Engine Optimization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 link? To what? The host or my site? host: webhostingpad.com My site: gr8illustration.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 To what? The host or my site? host: webhostingpad.com My site: gr8illustration.com Wow, nice stuff! Interested in revamping my icons for me for my proboards site? These are hack jobs at best Etc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 To what? The host or my site? host: webhostingpad.com My site: gr8illustration.com nice website, verde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 nice website, verde. You never answered me regarding modeling work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You never answered me regarding modeling work. if you're really serious then you know i'll help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 if you're really serious then you know i'll help you out. Nah, Im joking....sorta. Posing with fishing lures can be a little risky, all those treble hooks & all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Nah, Im joking....sorta. Posing with fishing lures can be a little risky, all those treble hooks & all. Just kidding....no but seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow, nice stuff! Interested in revamping my icons for me for my proboards site? These are hack jobs at best Etc etc... PM me if you're serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 PM me if you're serious. You've got mail, sunshine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Why did I find this AFTER I finished creating my site in iweb? I was forced to design the site using almost all graphics because IE did funky things to all of my text. Now it looks great in all browsers but I sacrificed SEO because it's so graphics heavy. btw, I wound up using webhostingpad as a host and pay something like $3.95 a month. So far the tech support has been good. Verde, just looked at your site, it looks great but you are gonna get completely lost on the web, having all your text be just jpgs is going to crush you, there is nothing there for google to index other than those meta keywords which google doesn't use very much these days. Your big text pics look like they don't even have meta description tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just in case anyone here didn't know this already, Verde is awesome. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just in case anyone here didn't know this already, Verde is awesome. That is all. Awesome, talented, super smart, beautiful and kind. The girl has it all. Her only flaw is her affinity for turkey sausages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Awesome, talented, super smart, beautiful and kind. The girl has it all. Her only flaw is her affinity for turkey sausages. Who doesn't like a woman that likes sausage? Her obvious flaw is being a Jets fan, but it's also very endearing as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Who doesn't like a woman that likes sausage? Her obvious flaw is being a Jets fan, but it's also very endearing as well... Let's see the new buttons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Let's see the new buttons! I didn't do them them....I need a new font. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I didn't do them them....I need a new font. dafont.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Verde, just looked at your site, it looks great but you are gonna get completely lost on the web, having all your text be just jpgs is going to crush you, there is nothing there for google to index other than those meta keywords which google doesn't use very much these days. Your big text pics look like they don't even have meta description tags. I know, joe. I initially had all of the text searchable (non graphics) and it looked fab on every browser EXCEPT F'ing IE.. it completely messed up all of my text. Since my identity is based on visual design (and 80% of the pop uses IE), I couldn't sacrifice the aesthetics of the site. I may have to recreate the site with another program. Have you heard anything positive about Sandvox or RapidWeaver? Again, I need something as easy to use as iweb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 For the record everyone. dont ever use www.globat.com for ANYTHING INTERNETZ RELATED. They suck moose ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreen Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sorry folks, but teh Tech Forum just isn't getting enough traffic. Ok, so here's my deal - I recently purchased my own domain name, and was planning on hosting a main intro page, with a re-direct to my ProBoards site. Has anyone had any success with any free web hosting sites out there? Also I could use some internetz help too while Im at it... I could also use some help trying to create some html tables, in which I can place my affiliate ads in a nice, neat, non-annoying manner. Are there any good (FREE) WYSIWYG editors out there? I use freewebs.com, it works quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 I use freewebs.com, it works quite well. Did you buy a domain name, and then just have them host it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreen Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Did you buy a domain name, and then just have them host it? No, I didn't buy my own, I used a free one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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