Your further diy web site thoughts?

[GROWLER]

....and WHO pray, is Bonehead?

He running this hosting thingy you recommend oh wise barman?

Didn't he star in a kids sitcom programme back in the 60's IIRC?

[Barman]

....and WHO pray, is Bonehead?

He running this hosting thingy you recommend oh wise barman?

Oh dear... 

I should have typed www.uk2.net but instead I typed U2... U2 --->> Bono ---->> Bonehead... 

[GROWLER]

Next.

Where do I get this Front Page software from then? A Front Page shop I presume? How much is a reasonable price to pay for it as I could quite easily be ripped off here being a bit of an I.T. nugget.
I don't appear to have it buried somewhere in this heap of electrical shite either as some have suggested.

Just done a check on Google, and the last version was published in 2003...I think. It's called something else now apparently.

[Darwins Selection]

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Where do I get this Front Page software from then? A Front Page shop I presume? How much is a reasonable price to pay for it as I could quite easily be ripped off here being a bit of an I.T. nugget.
I don't appear to have it buried somewhere in this heap of electrical shite either as some have suggested.

Just done a check on Google, and the last version was published in 2003...I think. It's called something else now apparently.

I know this one!!!

It is part of Office 2003 (unused by anyone I know, along with Powerpoint, Excel and Access)

[Grumpmeister]

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Where do I get this Front Page software from then? A Front Page shop I presume? How much is a reasonable price to pay for it as I could quite easily be ripped off here being a bit of an I.T. nugget.
I don't appear to have it buried somewhere in this heap of electrical shite either as some have suggested.

Just done a check on Google, and the last version was published in 2003...I think. It's called something else now apparently.

There have been cheap copies of office available on ebay in the past but I couldnt comment on their authenticity.... 

[Barman]

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Where do I get this Front Page software from then? A Front Page shop I presume? How much is a reasonable price to pay for it as I could quite easily be ripped off here being a bit of an I.T. nugget.
I don't appear to have it buried somewhere in this heap of electrical shite either as some have suggested.

Just done a check on Google, and the last version was published in 2003...I think. It's called something else now apparently.

Yes, it looks like FrontPage has been made obsolete?

There are many others ? let?s see what the rest of the board recommends.

[Barman]

Next.

Where do I get this Front Page software from then? A Front Page shop I presume? How much is a reasonable price to pay for it as I could quite easily be ripped off here being a bit of an I.T. nugget.
I don't appear to have it buried somewhere in this heap of electrical shite either as some have suggested.

Just done a check on Google, and the last version was published in 2003...I think. It's called something else now apparently.

I know this one!!!

It is part of Office 2003 (unused by anyone I know, along with Powerpoint, Excel and Access)

Stupid boy! 

[GROWLER]

Next.

Where do I get this Front Page software from then? A Front Page shop I presume? How much is a reasonable price to pay for it as I could quite easily be ripped off here being a bit of an I.T. nugget.
I don't appear to have it buried somewhere in this heap of electrical shite either as some have suggested.

Just done a check on Google, and the last version was published in 2003...I think. It's called something else now apparently.

Yes, it looks like FrontPage has been made obsolete?

There are many others ? let?s see what the rest of the board recommends.

There was me thinking you had your finger on the pulse, and then it takes a techno no hoper to enlighten you.

So. Where TF now then Mr Gates?

[Darwins Selection]

it takes a techno no hoper to enlighten you.

Errr.. Thanks, I think.

[Grumpmeister]

Okeedokee.
There are obviously 3 ways of doing this then.
Go down the Nick route, and get some bit of fit fluff in to do it for me...at a price I suspect, or some other unreliable 'tomorrow tomorrow, leave it with me and nothing will happen' man. 

Use one of these diy sites like I linked before that presumably provide everything but you're tied to them.

Do as you suggest. Buy the domain. Buy some web space from..... ...a web space shop?
Then buy some package or get this Front Page thing that appears to be free!
I'm just a tad on edge about going down this 3rd option route, in case I find I can't cope with it, even though it does sound the best option.

I'm in essence, just a few mouseclicks away from completely bolloxing my entire new business venture up!

Georgina is my man!!

Your techie dragging her heels then 

[Misunderstood]

Didn't get far before I became puzzled.
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Domain name Hosting with FREE POP E-mail 1 year ?2.49


Ey? Who? What? FREE POP E mail? How come it costs ?2.49 if it's free, and why would I want it anyway nuggets?
Bloody great this. Haven't even got past the buying a web name thing yet ffs

Other stuff asking me do I want web hosting and other bibs and bobs from 40 to 70 snotters!
Well how the hell do I know ey? It would really help if you explained what it's all about I'd have thought, THEN I could make a reasoned well thought out decision.....sort of.

POP mail means you can receive mail from your own mailbox and it is usually coupled with SMTP mail which means you can send mail from the same account name, handy for a business to receive mail from the firm you are expecting to be hearing from.

Webmail which is usually free and can only be accessed from a web site on line.

Sometimes, you can forward - that is, redirect - mail to your usual mailbox.  This is OK but leaves you unable to send using your company name address.  That confuses people and you usually get you mail simply returned as people are too lazy to type an address out and simply click on 'Reply' which will be your personal address, so you'll end up not using your business address at all but only your personal address.

If that doesn't matter, then go for the free mail.  If it does matter and you want to keep your business and personal addresses separate, then invest a few quid in POP/SMTP mailboxes.   It's worth it.

Next?

[Uncle Mort]

This reminds me of my son and his homework.

He will keep asking for answers until I finally crack with a 'Give it here I'll do it"

Who will be first to crack here and set Growler's site up?
 

[Darwins Selection]

This reminds me of my son and his homework.

He will keep asking for answers until I finally crack with a 'Give it here I'll do it"

Who will be first to crack here and set Growler's site up?

There may be such an offer, but I doubt Growler is stupid enough to let any of us lot loose on this window to the world.

I am no expert, but the possibilities for mischief must be endless.

[GROWLER]

This reminds me of my son and his homework.

He will keep asking for answers until I finally crack with a 'Give it here I'll do it"

Who will be first to crack here and set Growler's site up?

There may be such an offer, but I doubt Growler is stupid enough to let any of us lot loose on this window to the world.

I am no expert, but the possibilities for mischief must be endless.

Correct, and so true.

Look, just like your son doing his homework, questions have to be asked.
If I don't ask I won't learn. Simple really.

If you'd care to read my previous discussions on this matter, you'll see that I have been offered the services (free) of others...x3...and they have ALL let me down. Hence my reason for doing it myself now.
I'm very grateful for the help and advice received so far, but I don't want anyone setting it all up for me.

If I managed to set up a little forum for me and some of my motor sport and general car nut mates, then I'm damned sure I can do this.

[Snoopy]

Good Man ~ Take no notice .... he only knows about turkeys anyway and they can't type.