DCAU Campaign Part 5: Questions about websites

[matt_zimmer]

Yojimbo has been VERY helpful in getting me started but I do have a few questions about godaddy.com. There is a way to create a free website with ads. What kind of ads are these? Are they annoying pop-ups or simply static google type ads? If they are pop-ups I'd be more inclined to try to pay a monthly fee.

Is it possible to have an account paid directly from my bank account? Not having Paypal is the thing that worries me.

If I DO manage to set up a website (and I think I will) could somebody let me know how to do the technical aspects since I can barely use the computer? If someone would I'd need REALLY basic instructions (even telling me where to point and click and how to use certain Microsoft programs.)

This will be a learning experience for me and I could use all the help I can get. Thanks!

Comments

[casarbi.livejournal.com]

Back in 1998, it was easy to get free websites with no adds. Then ads came along for free sites... then bandwidth restrictions.

Essentially you get what you pay for. I've heard lots of good things about godaddy. Their prices aren't crazy and you get a space that isn't going to put people off with pop ups, invasive flash ads or bandwidth downtime.

There are places that do free hosting with ads, just avoid those with bandwidth restrictions as they suck if you want LOTS of people coming to your site!

[mattzimmer.livejournal.com]

Could you give me some recommendations? Aquadementia was kind enough to set up an lj community for me. Will that be enough to get the message out?