Need help with setting up a website!!

[Veronica Sun]

I had a site at one time and the webmaster actually found me on eccie and approached me about setting it up but soon after he disappeared along with my site and passwords to everything,, so........ if anyone knows who is good and reputable I would so appreciate any help,, I am admittedly computer illiterate :/

Much love,,
Veronica Sun

[CiaraAodhan]

Veronica, you can go check out my site at www.ciaraaodhan.com and if you want something like that I can get you the info.

[JdeHog]

Wix is a good source for setting up a DIY website:

http://www.wix.com/

There are both free and paid options; I think the main difference is that the free option will containg 'wix' in the URL.

[Sweet Casey]

I have a gentleman that has been contacting me through email that has offered to do it free just to get back in the biz. I'm meeting him for coffee this week to see if he is legit. I will PM you with his info if all checks out.

[BK]

I would be cautious of offers to do it for free for you. Control becomes an issue.
Do what JdeHog suggested and do it yourself with wix.
Its what you see is what you get editor so its very user friendly and easy drag n drop type with premade layouts.

Couple of examples of providers that used Wix.
(I don't know either of them just examples of what you can do)

http://missywants.wixsite.com/more/home

http://www.zaylamelina.com/

[Sweet Casey]

Thanks BK your probably right. I'm just computer illiterate. Lol thought it might good chance for me to get a website going.

[Ray_ban1964]

Depends on how you want it setup and the site host, I have done many in the past and may be getting back into it again. I would be willing to help you and with luck set it up where you can easily change it when you want.

[kickboxer13]

I agree with BK. If someone sets it up for you for "trade" or money it is crucial that you get the admin passwords so you have control over the site.

Here are the basics that you need to keep in mind.

Getting a domain name:

yourname.com

If you buy a custom domain name.. Make sure you make the registration information PRIVATE. Google domains, Godaddy and namechaeap all have privacy options. So when people look at the registration information (this is called a Who Is lookup) it can not be tracked back to you. No matter what you want to OWN this name. Your Credit Card - Your responsibility! This is your address that you want 100% control over.


Hosting:
This is where it gets tricky and you have some decisions to make. If someone "codes a custom site" or uses a template/blog like Wordpress you will need to select a HOST for the files. This can be the same company you used to register the name but it does not have to be.

If you choose a hosting plan for your site you can go to godaddy. If you are working with someone experienced in web development and you plan on making money on your site I would push you to "dreamhost" - they explicitly accept adult sites.

If it is just to host pics and have a place to communicate with potential clients. You can use one of the do it yourself sites like WIX. They tend to get picky about provider sites and I have seen posts from providers that have had their sites removed because of a terms of service violation.

WIX official policy:

"The nature of the content users choose to upload to their site is under their responsibility. Like any other website in the world, a website created through Wix is subject to international law. Keep in mind that if you use other content/creations of any kind, you will need to consult the copyright owner first and get their approval."


All in, I would want to make sure the juice is worth the squeeze. Most of us will visit a providers website to see more pics. If it will increase your business than I would say go for it. Just make sure you "trust" the person helping you.