I agree 100%, and this is why I wanted to see if my site was along the lines
of what she was looking for something similar to. If not, then these were
many of the exact same questions that I was going to ask her.
and to the idiots on this list who've written me off list saying I'm trying
to scam her, You let me tell you all something! It's none of your business,
and for two, I was not going to sell her anything. I'm not offerring her
web hosting or anything. I just want to talk to her and see if I can be any
help based on the fact that I have several years of experience with web
design. I've done the whole B bockle with coding and, I've also done it
with wysiwyg type solutions. Either way, I don't understand why you all
think I'm trying to cheat her. I'm offerring help, no strings attached.
I'm sorry if that is too much to ask.
Chris.
----- Original Message -----
From: "M. Taylor" <mk...@ucla.edu>
To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 10:01 PM
Subject: RE: Building a website, what's the best way?
Hello Nancy,
First, bravo to you for considering creating your own website.
Second, In my opinion, your question demands a comprehensive answer that
will depend upon several factors that I don't believe can be adequately
addressed on a support mailing list such as this one.
So, I suggest that you take your time and research this project thoroughly
before committing to any one path. While Google is a marvelous resource for
collecting facts, I think that the best approach, all things being equal, is
to find someone you trust, preferably with an up-and-running website or
BLOG, and discuss your ultimate goal with that person or persons.
The person you select, with which to consult, should ask you a great many
questions in order to provide the best solution. In my opinion, she/he
should ask questions such as:
1.
What is the genral purpose of the site?
2.
Do you want to have complete control of the site? or will you be sharing
access with someone.
3.
Are you willing to have an ad-sponsored site?
4.
Do you personally want to maintain the site or do you want someone else to
maintain it on your behalf?
5.
Will you be uploading static or dynamic content to the site?
6.
Approximately how often do you think you will be updating the site's
content?
7.
Are you interested in having an ongoing online conversation with the
visitors to your site?
8.
Will you be selling or receiving payment for items or services on your site?
9.
What is your level of comfort when dealing with online websites and/or
social media?
10.
What kind of budget, if any, do you have?
11.
Do you have any programming experience? Nancy, just so you know, one does
not need to have any programming experience in order to create or maintain a
successful site, these days, however, your answer will help focus more
accurately on the proper solution for your purpose.
12.
How much time do you have to dedicate to the maintenance of the site?
13.
Do you want email addresses to be associated with your site via domain name?
For example, if your website/BLOG is called Widgets.com, would you want an
email address such as na...@widgets.com?
14.
What is your preferred operating system?
15.
With regard to accessing the web, do you use a screen reader, screen
magnifier, or both?
Your consultant will also take the time to explain the difference between
hosted and unhosted services.
Beware of anyone who tries to immediately sell you anything as opposed to
taking the time to explain why a particular solution is best for you. All
things being equal, your consultant will offer at least two paths to
achieving your goal. One of these paths should be a do-it-yourself
solution, should you feel up to it.
The only domain registrar I trust is Network Solutions. Whatever happens,
do not allow anyone but you to register your domain name. Some web hosting
solutions offer to include such registration in your various packages but I
strongly recommend against this.
Nancy, please keep in mind that this is just my opinion as to how best to
proceed.
Again, bravo on your endeavor and I look forward to visiting your new site.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Badger
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 3:30 PM
To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Building a website, what's the best way?
Hi,
I am thinking of building a very simple website. I have never done this
before. I have no idea how or where to start. I know I need to get a
domain name. How do I do this? Is there an accessible program to use one
building a website are there tutorials? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Nancy
Nancy Badger, Ph.D
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services UT Chattanooga Sent from my
iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors.
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