exhausted 55 Posted August 8, 2012 I have never tried anything other then free hosts and some picture hosting sites, but I want my own baby. I want it mainly to host my pictures and information about my interests. I want my own domain and a web server for my files. What am I looking for in terms of money and abilities? Where should I look for hosts? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Major Lee 18 Posted August 8, 2012 Over these many years in the flightsim realms, I've tried several little hosting companies, but most turned out to be so much BS... I keep some space at GoDaddy.com right now, and at least they are big enough to not be going away tomorrow... (crosses fingers...) Most hosts will allow one to several SQL type databases and include a variety of tools and gadgets to help.. forums, stats, etc... The more you see, the more they seem the same, so actual customer service is the big plus here. I have called GoDaddy and talked to actual people here in the US! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Fates 63 Posted August 8, 2012 Here's what I would ask............ 1) What are your personal abilities to maintain a website. ---- Are you familiar with FTP, HTML, PHP, CSS, etc..etc... ---- Are you familiar with any of the CMS software out there? Joomla, IPB, UBB, etc..... 2) What are you financial boundaries? ----Do you need unlimited everything? ----Are you willing to pay for CMS Software or looking for a cheaper solution? 3) What are your goals? ----Define your goals before looking for a host. ----Know what you want to make sure a Domain/Site Host is right for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exhausted 55 Posted August 8, 2012 My goals are to display my pictures, write about my interests, and reserve space for any possible future growth. I'm a college student on the GI Bill so my financial boundries are short. I would be using some Adobe software to write my site. I will check Godaddy.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerSmith 72 Posted August 8, 2012 is this a wise usage of the GI Bill? hehe if you don't mind me asking, What are you doing other than posting interests and pictures? are you going to write stories about the life and times of a military personnel or Life outside work? Is this a school project? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,261 Posted August 8, 2012 Rogersmith, depends on your college major. i'm using GI Bill and Pell Grant. getting a tablet with my next Pell check in Sept. but it's a computer oriented course. exhausted, good luck with the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted August 8, 2012 Based on what you want to use the site for, you might want to look at the features you get on WordPress.com: http://wordpress.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exhausted 55 Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) is this a wise usage of the GI Bill? hehe if you don't mind me asking, What are you doing other than posting interests and pictures? are you going to write stories about the life and times of a military personnel or Life outside work? Is this a school project? How'd you use your tax returns this year? What's your adjustible gross income? How much do you spend on electricity in the 782--? What's your social security number? I'm not sure why you'd even ask how I'm using my income since it's not your business to begin with. That being said, I intend my website to be small, and host pictures and information on my interests. I have no current plans to use this for any educational purposes what so ever, or blog about my military experiences online. Column5, thanks for the pointer. What do you use for your .us? Thanks to everybody for the good wishes. Edited August 8, 2012 by exhausted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted August 8, 2012 Column5, thanks for the pointer. What do you use for your .us? I use WordPress (hosted on the CA server) and like it very much. There are a ton of options to play with and a whole range of themes avaialble to customize the appearance. WordPress.com is their hosted solution, which I have not used but would give you a WordPress blog without the hassle of running a server or dealing with a hosting company, which, as Major Lee said, are all crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkateZilla 49 Posted August 8, 2012 facebook.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerSmith 72 Posted August 8, 2012 facebook.. lol I was gonna suggest the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exhausted 55 Posted August 9, 2012 Facebook won't cut it because I want to host LARGE pictures from airshows and I don't want everything I do to be their property. I also think that reserving a domain for the future could benefit me should I want to develop my site into something more serious. I'm almost 30 and it will be good to have my pick while options are still out there :) I'll follow up with details on my decision in the future. Thanks for all the input everybody. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerSmith 72 Posted August 9, 2012 Facebook won't cut it because I want to host LARGE pictures from airshows and I don't want everything I do to be their property. I also think that reserving a domain for the future could benefit me should I want to develop my site into something more serious. I'm almost 30 and it will be good to have my pick while options are still out there :) I'll follow up with details on my decision in the future. Thanks for all the input everybody. You could try DeviantArt, it's free and you can use a creative commons license. Once you upload it, it's yours and yours only. People will get to see your pictures and comment, and they can buy prints of your pictures if you allow it. if you want a premium membership, it's $30 per year. I've used it for 6-7 months, didn't see a need to upgrade to premium for what I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkateZilla 49 Posted August 9, 2012 i use deviant art for the contests (Linkin Park had a few). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
