First Website, help please

[Red_Stafford]

Hi all I have set my free website through http://www.gbbo.co.uk/ but I am having some problems, firstly I am trying to setup google apps so I need to verify that I own the domain but I am strugling to do this, I have tried verifying it by setting up a Google Analytics account but I dont know how to enter the script onto my website.

Can someone help me with this and also help me make the website look more profesional, many thanks.

 

[Zeal]

Can someone help me with this and also help me make the website look more profesional, many thanks.

Don't use Googles site builder

 

[DesignerNick]

Hi all I have set my free website through http://www.gbbo.co.uk/ but I am having some problems, firstly I am trying to setup google apps so I need to verify that I own the domain but I am strugling to do this, I have tried verifying it by setting up a Google Analytics account but I dont know how to enter the script onto my website.

Can someone help me with this and also help me make the website look more profesional, many thanks.

For Analytics you add the JS code on every page you want tracking.

For Webmaster Tools you upload a html file to verify you own the site or you add some code snippet.

 

[itsamp]

Easiest way place a file in the root directory titled with your "verification code".html

Have you got access to your root directory to add a new html page?

 

[Red_Stafford]

For Analytics you add the JS code on every page you want tracking.

For Webmaster Tools you upload a html file to verify you own the site or you add some code snippet.

Easiest way place a file in the root directory titled with your "verification code".html

Have you got access to your root directory to add a new html page?

Sorry for my ignorance but how do I do this ?

 

[Zeal]

I haven't used the google free site builder my self...

But these sort of things don't give access to the root or FTP files/folders

 

[Red_Stafford]

I haven't used the google free site builder my self...

But these sort of things don't give access to the root or FTP files/folders

Ok, so whats the best way to go about making my website look profesional, what software should I use I am not too bothered about google analysis unless its worth it that is ?

 

[Zeal]

Ok, so whats the best way to go about making my website look profesional, what software should I use I am not too bothered about google analysis unless its worth it that is ?

Every site should have google analytics installed Having a quick browse on the GBBO - there was a page which said "you can install analytics" - now without signing up to the site and creating one... I wouldn't be able to advise how to..


But - Are you able to edit any of your website files (.html) whilst viewing the code? If so, just copy and paste the code to the bottom of it

 

[Faevilangel]

Ok, so whats the best way to go about making my website look profesional, what software should I use I am not too bothered about google analysis unless its worth it that is ?

What type of site? Selling items or showing your service / business? Do you have a budget to get a pro in or would you like to do yourself?

The best option is to ditch google sites, get your own hosting (from £15 per year) and then install wordpress. Install one of the free themes and add your own content.

Google analytics is well worth it as you can see who is visiting your site, from where, how long they stay, what pages they visit and more. It's well worth it to find any issues on your site.

 

[Red_Stafford]

Every site should have google analytics installed Having a quick browse on the GBBO - there was a page which said "you can install analytics" - now without signing up to the site and creating one... I wouldn't be able to advise how to..


But - Are you able to edit any of your website files (.html) whilst viewing the code? If so, just copy and paste the code to the bottom of it

I can edit pages using google sites manager and I can swith between HTML and but when edit the home page and switch to HTML and try and paste it doesnt work.

Which method should I use ?
Add a DNS record to your domain's configuration
Add a meta tag to your site's home page
Upload an HTML file to your server

this is where I am looking https://www.google.com/webmasters/verification/verification?hl=en&siteUrl=http://www.rjwashrooms.co.uk/&domain=rjwashrooms.co.uk&continue=https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/dashboard?hl%3Den%26siteUrl%3Dhttp://www.rjwashrooms.co.uk/%26sig%3DALjLGbNeupb_PkAa2xwRhzKyCy7mE9S7bg&vtype=vmeta&showHistory=true&mesd=eyJtdCI6IlZFUklGSUNBVElPTl9FUlJPUiIsImN0IjoxMjg1NjIxNzk4NjE0LCJwcyI6WyJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJqd2FzaHJvb21zLmNvLnVrLyJdfQ%3D%3D

 

[Faevilangel]

I can edit pages using google sites manager and I can swith between HTML and but when edit the home page and switch to HTML and try and paste it doesnt work.

Which method should I use ?
Add a DNS record to your domain's configuration
Add a meta tag to your site's home page
Upload an HTML file to your server

go for the meta tag options, which you will have to paste a peice of code (below) in between the <head> and </head> tags.

<meta name="google-site-verification" content="" />

The content=" " will be your unique tag.

 

[Red_Stafford]

go for the meta tag options, which you will have to paste a peice of code (below) in between the <head> and </head> tags.

<meta name="google-site-verification" content="" />

The content=" " will be your unique tag.

I tried this but when I click edit homepage and switch to HTML the is no <head> and </head> tags it is a blank page, when I paste

<html>
<head> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="6etc4RcCL8oXojnYdTFUkyEQEZVGnXyZ-g4BR5_Gz2Y" /> <title> My title </title>

</head>
<body> page contents
</body>
</html>

as instructed and then click save page I get "unable to save page at this time please try later" ??

 

[DesignerNick]

Put it below title.

I don't mean to sound rude, but you really should pay somebody to do your site.

 

[Red_Stafford]

Put it below title.

I don't mean to sound rude, but you really should pay somebody to do your site.

I will get it done professionally once we have some money but for the time being unfortunitly I am trying to sort it ?

There is no Title it is blank ?

 

[Zeal]

I will get it done professionally once we have some money but for the time being unfortunitly I am trying to sort it ?

There is no Title it is blank ?

As Faevilangel suggested earlier...

You'll be much.. much.. much better off with WordPress. Get your wallet out.. pay for the hosting space + domain.

WordPress is free.
Plugins for wordpress can be free.
Themes = free. Even your low budget, you can pay £20-£25 for a premium theme.

 

[DesignerNick]

<html> 
<head> 
<title> My title </title>
<meta name="google-site-verification" content="6etc4RcCL8oXojnYdTFUkyEQEZVGnXyZ-g4BR5_Gz2Y" /> 
</head> 
<body> page contents
</body>
</html>

 

[Red_Stafford]

As Faevilangel suggested earlier...

You'll be much.. much.. much better off with WordPress. Get your wallet out.. pay for the hosting space + domain.

WordPress is free.
Plugins for wordpress can be free.
Themes = free. Even your low budget, you can pay £20-£25 for a premium theme.

I have the domain now so should I just download and use wordpress

<html> 
<head> 
<title> My title </title>
<meta name="google-site-verification" content="6etc4RcCL8oXojnYdTFUkyEQEZVGnXyZ-g4BR5_Gz2Y" /> 
</head> 
<body> page contents
</body>
</html>

Just tried it then clicked save page and it comes up with the cant save error

 

[umbrella-technologies]

Now get hosting a company to host your website

Read the documents provided on Wordpress site, this will give you an idea on how to do this.

 

[fisicx]

Hi all I have set my free website through http://www.gbbo.co.uk/ but I am having some problems

I understand rthat oyu are trying to do things as cheaply as possible but using gbbo is going to cost you in the long term.

You can buy the domain and and a bit of webspace for a few pounds. Workpress is free and dead easy to set up (if you follow the instructions). It will look professional and means you aren't tied to the rubbishy google site builder.

GBBO is a useless BT/Google enterprise that isn't actually going to bring you in any converting traffic so the sooner you escape the better.

 

[Red_Stafford]

I understand rthat oyu are trying to do things as cheaply as possible but using gbbo is going to cost you in the long term.

You can buy the domain and and a bit of webspace for a few pounds. Workpress is free and dead easy to set up (if you follow the instructions). It will look professional and means you aren't tied to the rubbishy google site builder.

GBBO is a useless BT/Google enterprise that isn't actually going to bring you in any converting traffic so the sooner you escape the better.

Ok I get you I thought once I registered this free site I could do what I wanted with it ??

How can I register a new domain under the same name with a different host now it already exists or should I just register the .com version of rjwashrooms.co.uk ?

 

[fisicx]

Ok I get you I thought once I registered this free site I could do what I wanted with it ??

Ha! All google want to do is get you to use adwords.

How can I register a new domain under the same name with a different host now it already exists or should I just register the .com version of rjwashrooms.co.uk ?

You need to find yourself a host and get wordpress installed and configured. You then need to change the DNS records to point everybody to the new host. I think you do all this through the account admin panel (you were sent the login details by google). This way you will keep your current domain name but have full control over the website.

It's a fairly simple little process. I know some members here have done it with a gbbo site so I'm sure if you ask someone will be able to help.

PS: you might be better off buying leicester-washrooms.co.uk - it's got better keywords

 

[Red_Stafford]

PS: you might be better off buying leicester-washrooms.co.uk - it's got better keywords

Cheers, I think i might just order the .com domain.

The trouble with leicester-washrooms.co.uk is that we wont just be servicing Leicester, I am based in Leicester but my partner is based nr Dudley

 

[fisicx]

Cheers, I think i might just order the .com domain.

The trouble with leicester-washrooms.co.uk is that we wont just be servicing Leicester, I am based in Leicester but my partner is based nr Dudley

Then buy dudley-washrooms.co.uk as well!

Don't buy the .com. You are a UK based business and a .co.uk will be better for your potential custmers and the search engines as well.

 

[Submarine Washer]

Agreed.
Fuelled by my ego and ignorance, I bought the .com and back then I didn't know about natural listings, etc.

Won't do that again for my next biz.

 

[Red_Stafford]

ok I will go for .co.uk instead of .com but why does this make a difference ?

I cant transfer rjwashrooms.co.uk through godady for some reason they dont transfer .co.uk should I transfer it through 123-reg it is saying that it is free to transfer is this ok ?

 

[benstege]

Do you need to transfer your domain? Doesn't GoDaddy allow you to make changes to your DNS records? With that you can do your Google Apps domain verification as well.

 

[OpenSure]

Hi Red,

Are you still struggling? We'd be happy to give you a hand. This caught my eye:

You need to find yourself a host and get wordpress installed and configured.

- we host and have loads of Wordpress sites on the go for our clients so can help you out with this if you need it. info at opensure dot net - if you need us.