Cheap website :-)

[Bob]

We take our dogs into the local hospital. Thinking about having a VERY simple website which just gives some basic information and contact details together with a few changeable photos. What do I need?
Know quite a lot about tax and little about websites

 

[Paul Murray]

Do it yourself via Wordpress.com. You can always upgrade and get your own domain if you want at a later date.

 

[lindacotal]

create your website using webly or WordPress
both are free and you can move to new costume domain in future

 

[vhjay]

WordPress is fairly straightforward, as are many of the site building tools out there. Most hosting companies (ourselves included) will offer a 1-click install, and assist with installing themes etc.

One tip if you do decide to host with wordpress.com - use their free option, but don't be tempted to upgrade to a paid offer. Their cheapest plan is £70 per year - you shouldn't expect to pay more than about £40/yr, including your domain name costs.

Message me if you need a hand installing themes or whatever

Jay

 

[Matthew : TekHive Hosting]

Hello Bob,

As others have said above you can use something like Wordpress which is very user friendly, you can find lots of nice looking templates around as well.

Or most web hosting providers offer some sort of web design software free with their hosting packages, these are normally quite easy to put together.

Best regards,

Matthew

 

[Alan]

We take our dogs into the local hospital.

Don't bother with a website (yet), no one will find it anyway.

Start with a Facebook business page. If you have a Facebook personal account the go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/create/ or if you don't, then create a Personal face book account then use that link.

Social media is a good place to get the word out about what you do.

 

[Bob]

Now why didn't I think of that @llocally
Not trying to publicise it. Just wanted somewhere with contact details and sending anyone interested to our Twitter account
A Facebook page will work well because it's free. We're not looking to fundraise and pay for everything ourselves.
Thanks again

 

[amac]

Another fan of Wordpress.com, the best place to start for someone looking at a hosted website. It can also act as training wheels for you if you're interested in developing and hosting your own website.

 

[Alan]

Also create a Google + Local page (very similar to Facebook). See http://www.google.co.uk/business/go/index.html the advantage is that Google may list it (they don't list Facebook pages). You can add links in your Google + page description to your twitter & facebook pages too.

Later on, once you have got Twitter / Facebook / Google + working (say in 6 months) then think about a website, as with a website you would need the social media anyway to create traffic. As you are funding yourself, then as others suggest, for a website just go with the free WordPress.com

 

[RedEvo]

Take a look at these guys - http://squarespace.com/

 

[alexjamesbrown]

what @llocally
You could also register a domain name (that you can later point to your website) and instead point it to your facebook page for now?

 

[AlanGuidry]

Think about why you need a website, what will be its purpose and how will people find out about it. @llocally facebook page is likely a good starting point. Otherwise a simple wordpress site can get you up and running if you want a brochure type page to add to your marketing materials.

 

[EpicWebs]

Using Facebook is great for injecting yourself straight into an audience, you still have to work for that audience, but it's easier than having your own website.