Pickle Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I'm relatively computer/internet savvy, however have absolutely no experience of setting up a website and wondered if anyone could offer advice?Basically I want to set myself up a website to sell products online. It's just a tiny little "hobby" business, so I don't really have cash to splash on anything fancy (or official help!). My friend Google tells me there are a number of free/cheap website hosting options, some which provide a template which you can use as a starting point (which to me seems ideal) - anyone got any specific recommendations?Any advice gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huncamunca Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 http://www.mrsite.com/the basic is cheap and cheerful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks - I was looking at the one yesterday and thought it looked OK. Will look into it further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huncamunca Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I trade / buy / sell a very specific kind of art and use a basic online store for it - I can PM you the detials of the supplier - they set it up, you populate it and its ready to go with paypal etc.costs a couple nof hundred quid I think though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 That would be great, thanks Huncamunca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huncamunca Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 PMddont sneer at the site though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeliah Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have done one through FatCow and find they are pretty good. They have an instant message service to talk to their techinical people which is really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Thanks both. HM, love your products! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ha ha ha ha ha ha haHa haHuncamunca, the scourge of the chattering classes, curse of the guardian readers and bane of the coffee drinkers sells ART!!!!Ha ha ha haHa ha ha ha ha ha haHa ha Bonk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 you might find the etsy web site better for your wares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 If you have a Mac.. iWebBosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Snorky=Banksy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 A friend of mine was interested in buying a Banksy from Snorky, but (being unfamiliar with the EDF) was put-off by his posting history. Despite my best efforts to vouch for his, umm, good character, even I had to admit that (to an outsider) it didn't look good on paper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Tracy Ermin=Daizie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Aye, looks better sprayed on a wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huncamunca Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 There is actually a Banksy on Bawdale Road....those cricket Stumps...from his 'Sport' period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Get your head round the payment gateway/cart service/merchant account as well. I have just set up my first website and those bits ended up costing more than the website. It does not take long to get your head round building and running your own if you work hard, I was worried about always having to pay someone to do updates but it is pretty easy.Wordpress seems awesome if you want free, if you want an easy life I cannot speak highly enough of Squarespace- free trial, really easy to use and helpful people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro ed Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 try this http://www.gbbo.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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