Making a website

Devrij · 19 Dec 2011 at 10:36

Well, I've started to build up enough good shots that I could start building a website, and I'm playing with the idea of doing it and taking photography a bit more seriously.

I don't have the first clue about how to start, what the costs are, etc. Could anyone here advise me as a newbie?

asim18 · 19 Dec 2011 at 11:29

I'm assuming you're wanting to have a go at making the website yourself?

First you'll need a webhost & a domain name. The cheapest package from either Vidahost or TSOhost will be adequate for now. If you want something free to test first on, check out x10hosting (don't use them long term).

Next you need to think about what kind of website you want, you can either use a precoded CMS system such as Pixelpost (would recommend for beginner) or Joomla or Wordpress with a photography theme. Alternatively you can design and develop your website from scratch or pay someone to do it for you.

alexx · 19 Dec 2011 at 12:23

you could try flavors.me and get a domain name and flickr account?

Paul11 · 19 Dec 2011 at 12:25

wordpress and photocrati theme is one way to do it (after you register a domain and get some hosting)

Devrij · 19 Dec 2011 at 16:58

Okay so I buy a domain (eg devrijphotography.com) then use a cut and paste code for the site? Sounds easy enough. Cheers guys!