How to make a website???

I want to make my own web site with Iweb(just because i dont know how to do coding or anything) i tried smug mug and zenfolio but did not like either i just want a place were i can put my photos and talk about what i do and have a place so they can email me if they want a print or something. If i use iweb how do i get my own web address? I am really confused can any one help?

Sounds like you are looking for wordpress or blogger. They are free. And they have customization to make it more personal.

Mark1 wrote in post #12595505
Sounds like you are looking for wordpress or blogger. They are free. And they have customization to make it more personal.

any site suggestions?

To get your own "web address" you should search for "domain name registration" or "web hosting" and you'll find lots of options. Some of the ones you may have heard of are godaddy and tucows.

shaftmaster wrote in post #12595654
To get your own "web address" you should search for "domain name registration" or "web hosting" and you'll find lots of options. Some of the ones you may have heard of are godaddy and tucows.

ok so if i made a website on iweb and have a mobileme account and have bought a domain from them all i have to do is put my domain into iweb and it should work right? if i am understanding correctly

Most web hosting packages with good hosts have automated setup of wordpress, moveable type, joomla, etc. You can spend $5-$10 a month and setup your site with such. Buy a domain name from register.com, namebargain.com, networksolutions.com, godaddy, etc, and point it to your web hosting space (good webhosting companies usually have clear instructions).

Once your up and rocking a blog software, then you start poking around and changing the look with prepackaged templates, or modified templates. Wordpress is really good for templates. You can install and view different templates right from the wordpress admin interface. Plus, wordpress has been around awhile and has a strong community behind it.

godaddy is pretty good for a starter web host, just make sure you will be the owner of your domain name if you buy the name from them as well. Some hosting companies will throw one in for free, but the hosting company may own it and might pull a fast one when you need to move up and out. Probably not so much anymore, but it would be a pain to have your name held by someone else.

Godaddy has good documentation as well, to help you learn.

If your not going to enlist some experienced help right off the bat, this is a good order of things. Your site may not have the desired look right off the bat, but it will be a solid start. You need to have a grasp of setting up your email, file structure, etc., before you shoot something off from iweb. Plus, good content beats a masterpiece layout any day of the week.

Fricks wrote in post #12595683
ok so if i made a website on iweb and have a mobileme account and have bought a domain from them all i have to do is put my domain into iweb and it should work right? if i am understanding correctly

I'm not getting alot out of the mobilemee site. But if you've purchased hosting and domain name with mobileme, it sounds like you are understanding this correctly.

i am completely new to this and have no idea what i am talking about I just tried with smugmug and zen and just dont like them. I would like a website where i can show my work but also have my own website where i can take care of it.

sorry if this is confusing everyone?

Check the cheap plan out:
http://www.godaddy.com …ess-hosting.aspx?ci=15005

Wordpress will be installed once you sign up, as part of the deal. You'll be able to head for the wordpress admin section straight away, and start playing around.

I hate to look like I'm promoting godaddy or wordpress, but it really is a good place to get your feet wet and have complete control. You don't even need a domain name right away just to get a feel. Nor do you have to stay with any one host or blog software.

It looks like mobile me only has a year left; I'd forget mobileme.

If you don't like Smugmug, them my suggestion would be the self-hosted version of Wordpress.

Wordpress is easy for the HTML newbies. Just go with what Samueli suggested espeially if you don't even know much about hosting and domain names etc. Go with their wordpress package, read up a little on how to install themes, find a free one through google (there are plenty) and install the theme. It really is that simple.

You'll end up with a pretty professional looking website which you can call your own.

I'm in the same boat ... started muddling through getting a hosting site, domain, etc. Found it all somewhat confusing, but learned a lot. Then picked up this book, which was really helpful.

Ok, you need a Domain name-as you refer it as, a web address. There are a lot of companies out there that sell domain names. Beware of any company that gives you your domain name for "free". This includes GoDaddy. Go with Network Solutions or Enom.

Next, you need hosting. There are good hosting companies out there and some really bad ones. I use 1and1.com for all of my websites and for my clients. Beware of "free" hosting companies.

Next, you will have to build your website. Very easy in iWeb. I suggest that you understand how your website will flow. Too often, people get stuck on designing their site but the way your audience interacts with the site is a mess.

On a Mac you will need an FTP client to upload your files to your hosting server. I use Fetch. It works and was 25.00 to buy the program.

The whole website development is like buying a house:
You get the house, (address).
You get the power turned on, (the web hosting).
You furnish your new place, (the actual website files).

Costs:
70.00 for a domain name for 2 years.
Web hosting is about 10.00/month.

70 for a domain for 2 years is a rip off unless you got something exotic like a .tv

.com should be around $10 a year, I'd personally avoid godaddy though, terrible company, http://www.namecheap.c​om/ are pretty good for a domains and you get free privacy protection too

for hosting check out hostgator or bluehost

use fantastico to install wordpress and go from there, there are LOADS of guides and info about how to do this online and there is loads of info about wordpress and thousands of themes to choose from

Thanks guys i think i will try working with smugmug some more and if i still dont like it i will refer back to here for some great idea's. Thanks again

iWeb through MobileMe is being discontinued and shut off as soon as the Apple iCloud goes live.