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Hi all, Can anyone recommend a DIY webhost? I am looking at a few hosts that offer DIY websites (1and1, Register.com, GoDaddy, etc) for a “product info only” site with a “contact us” form. No e-commerce. No database.

 

Navigation of 2-3 layers with around 100 pages total, most on the 3^rd layer with individual product information. Preferably, I would like to cut it down to a dozen pages if I can link product listing pages to uploaded PDF’s with product specs.

 

Though I don’t need the overkill of a web designer who is trying to create their next “work of art”, I need something that looks reasonably professional that I have total control of.

 

Do all DIY webhosts/templates look like hack jobs? (GoDaddy’s “Website Tonight” looked good…)

 

Is it better to bite the bullet and get software? Frontpage? Dreamweaver? Anything else?

 

There must some business owners with DIY success stories out there.

 

Anyone?

Jim620,
To be honest, I don`t think there is a DIY person on this forum that can give you a success story other than their web site is just taking up virtual space [ junk-web sites]. Before you decide to go online ask yourself twos question...
1. Do I have the knowledge and expertise to launch a good looking web site?
2. How professional is my web site going to look if I DIM (do it myself)

I don`t think that any web designer would want to provide you with their service "just to add you to their portfolio".

Although, you`re trying to cut corners and try to save some money, this is one of those issues that you must address in a professional manner... Especially now, I don`t know how much you know about the current situation but the way we conduct business on the internet is about to change. customers are going to be more picky and the least you want is to have a good product and having your pages die before you even charge the customer...




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Edgar Monroy
Web Developer / Owner / Consultant
When starting your own business the need to "know-how" is greater than money!
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