There are a number of issues with this to consider: 1. Do you want the cheapest solution where some parts are DIY? 2. Do you want it all just done for you where $$ isn't necessarilary a major factor? 3. Do you want just simple HTML and maybe Frontpage support or do you want support for cgi/php/asp/jsp/db's etc etc? 4. Do you want it hosted locally or isn't that a factor? 5. Do you know what you are doing or will you require reliable friendly support? 6. Do you want full control over say configuring your mail accounts or zone files? 7. Is the service required business critical or is say 99% uptime ok?
There are other things but I'd assume this covers off about 95% of requirements. From my experience in webhosting (running a large webhosting operation) I'd say most people want a combination of the above. The steps I'd suggest are below: 1. Select the domain name you'd like. Do you want a domain in .au space or do you want a .com, .net or .org domain (or other type). 2. If it's a com/net/org register it yourself through somewhere like http://www.godaddy.com/ and register directly for about 1/3 the cost that any local provider will supply at. 3. If you want a .au domain goto http://www.ausregistry.com.au/ there you'll find a list of local registrars, prices vary wildly, do a little research. If you want a .au domain you'll need to be eligable for it and will need to supply these details at the time of application. 4. Once you have your domain name, select a host based on the questions above. You'll find some places like GoDaddy (and in fact NetRegistry) will offer hosting services at time of registration. This is a factor to consider for those who enjoy billing consolidation etc. If you've got more questions, I'm happy to answer them. Regards Brett Fenton :> -----Original Message----- :> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] :> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of :> Michael Lake :> Sent: Thursday, 12 December 2002 11:05 AM :> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Richard Neal :> Subject: Re: [SLUG] Setting Up a Website :> :> :> Richard Neal wrote: :> > Today I was asked for help by a a total none technical :> person how do I :> > put my company one the web. :> > Basically he wants to just have a simple website with a :> map who/where :> > they are what they do and an email link etc. :> > Now I haven't done this myself but I can bet a few of :> you have your own :> > websites with your own domain names so I'm asking 2 questions. :> > :> > 1.One whats the cheapest simplest way to register a :> domain name and who :> > with and how much is it. :> :> Get an ISP and get them to arrange getting the domain name :> for them and :> delegating it. Then they dont have to worry about anything :> complicated. :> Eg for Jills parents that have a small business they just :> went to an ISP :> (http://www.triode.net.au and lists of their customers here :> http://www.triode.net.au/homepage.html) and got a domain :> (rowlingstock.com.au), and a web site up and running easy. :> Jill did the :> web pages for them. (http://www.rowlingstock.com.au) :> Let the ISP do the technical stuff for them. :> :> > 2. Who would be a good service provider to host a simple :> web page/domain :> > name setup (I'm going to do the web page myself) and how :> much We will :> > also need a dial up so they can pickup their email. :> > Were talking a Mum and Dad and Son company here nothing big. :> :> When we were helping Jills parents get a site up we spoke :> to the person :> who runs triode on the phone and they were easy to deal :> with so we later :> went with triode for our own dialup and web site hosting :> although we had :> our own domain name that we arranged ourselves. (Triode :> run on RedHat :> Linux and its a small ISP. Support the little-uns before :> they get bought :> out :-) :> :> Mike :> -- :> Mike Lake :> Uni of Technol., Sydney :> :> :> UTS CRICOS Provider Code: 00099F :> :> DISCLAIMER :> =========================================================== :> ============= :> This email message and any accompanying attachments may contain :> confidential information. If you are not the intended :> recipient, do not :> read, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or :> attachments. :> If you have received this message in error, please notify :> the sender :> immediately and delete this message. Any views expressed :> in this message :> are those of the individual sender, except where the :> sender expressly, :> and with authority, states them to be the views the University of :> Technology Sydney. Before opening any attachments, please :> check them for :> viruses and defects. :> =========================================================== :> ============= :> :> :> -- :> SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ :> More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug :> -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
