Website creation courses

[thmh]

Iam not sure, I think you could transfer the name over to wix.

~Tony

[msjboy]

You can always use a template like ones done for Wordpress, ( which runs 22% of all new websites) ... many templates are free, while others you pay for. You will of course need to know a bit of ins and outs for controlling the customization so you will need to learn a bit of simple coding, optimizing graphics ( eg photoshop ), understand ftp/ web hosting, etc.

Lotsa online courses like lynda.com, vtc, etc as well.

Dreamweaver is of course the gold standard for wysiwyg but may be a steep learning curve for someone new to web design. You will also need to learn adobe photoshop and maybe adobe illustrator

[globaldesigns]

K, buy the domain and hosting within a Canadian company, if you are planning to do some SEO marketing. If not, then you can go anywhere, but region of hosting/registration does matter if you are going to try and get organic listings (free) within the major search engines.

I would just tinker with the software, whichever you choose, don't waste the money. The $400 you spend will probably give you basics, but that is something you will probably figure out with WYSIWYG software.

Now, depending on what you do.... Not all sites are the same, and if you are wanting to develop traffic and a business from this site, it may be worth talking to a professional.

If you have any questions, I can give you some pointers. I have been doing this for over 25 years.

Have fun!!!

Rick

[Magickiwi]

If you go to godaddy.com they will do everything for you. You pick your domain, the level of service you want and the style of webpage you want. They have packaged websites like wordpress and they have wysiwyg editors too.

It's so easy now a monkey could do it, gone are the days of needing HTML programming knowledge, networking knowledge, etc.

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by Magickiwi

If you go to godaddy.com they will do everything for you. You pick your domain, the level of service you want and the style of webpage you want. They have packaged websites like wordpress and they have wysiwyg editors too.

It's so easy now a monkey could do it, gone are the days of needing HTML programming knowledge, networking knowledge, etc.

Sorta, not really related but relevant...ish?

***k Godaddy and their unethical as ***k CEO.

/soapbox

[Myka]

Thanks for all the input (and all the PMs)!

I like the idea of drag n drop templates, but I want something that looks professional as it will be a business website so I definitely don't want it to look cheap.

[bvff3343]

I agree, go to GoDaddy, its cheap and easy! For as low as $5 a month you can pick from 1 of 50 templates and all you have to do is plug in the info. Dummy proof!

[Kraken]

Yes. I agree. Using a template is definitely the way to go if you are creating a website. There are also a ton of guides and how-to videos on youtube that will answer any question you have.

[HaZRaTTy]

godaddy.com

Hosts websites I believe as well.... I haven't looked at the site or anything just remember the commercials with Danica.