Website Hosting/Domain Regisration

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 7 Feb 2003 10:06 am

I would really appreciate any advice on getting a Website Hosting/Domain Name Registration Service for my new business.

I have experimented with this stuff using my personal web space ... but they say it is not for "Use in promoting products" and the URL is unsightly.

I want to get a nice Domain name, have space for lots of pics and mp3s and get listed with Search Engines ....

I have looked around and read up on it ... but figured I might get less headaches if I asked here before acting ..

Thanks y'all ... in advance ....

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My Steel Shoes Site

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Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 7 Feb 2003 11:04 am

Rick,

The company I use for my website (www.darkmagneto.com) is Ready Hosting (www.readyhosting.com). They charge $100/year and it has more space than you will ever need and also unlimited bandwidth. They also take care of all the registration for you. I think there is a setup fee of $25 or something like that, not sure. $100/year works out to $8.33 a month. That is a GREAT deal and they are VERY reputible.

Just my $.02

Mark

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Sho~Bud Pro I, Fender D-8 (C6&E13) http://www.darkmagneto.com

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Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 7 Feb 2003 12:18 pm

Wow ... beat the stink outa anything I saw this mornin' ...

Done deal ...
www.horseshoemagnets.com will be up and runnin' soon .... (they said 36 hrs) ..

Thanks so much ....

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 7 Feb 2003 12:24 pm

http://Register.com

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 7 Feb 2003 12:41 pm

Glad you asked, Rick. I was gonna ask the same question. I'm tired of telling people to check out my site and when they ask where, saying, uh...doubleyoudoubleyoudoubleyou dot anglefire dot com slash ny slash lightsound slash startup dot html
Thanks for the info, Mark.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 7 Feb 2003 12:57 pm

As far as audio streaming ... I always enjoy a site that does this ... sometimes I won't download an mp3 ... but I'll stream to hear somethin' ...

I emailed 'em and they said they allow http: audio streaming not RealAudio streaming .... ????

Anybody familiar with this ...

And while I have y'alls "ear" ... I just got done with a mind-numbing look at the world of "Web Site Submissions" to Search Engines.

Granted there won't be a mass rush for my products ... but I would like to show up on searches ... any suggestions here ...

Thanks again .... this section of the forum is most informative !!!

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My Steel Shoes Site

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 8 Feb 2003 3:32 am

Many servers (not the free ones) routinely submit your site to search engines and will help you install html tags that will get you noticed. www.genejones.com

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 8 Feb 2003 4:47 am

That is SOME website, Gene ... and Some life you are leading ... I'm scared to put a Hit Counter on my site ... could be demoralizing

... Yours is goin' to run out of digit columns soon

Website submissions isn't one of the features of my plan ... but I spent the "wee hours of the mornin" (I'm already thinkin' of green beer) reading up on it ...

This site was most helpful:

Submission Tips

Seems like the "do it yourself plan" will be the way to go for me ...

Title,Tag,Crawlers - new meanin's to these words ...

That leaves the streaming audio (sounds like a college mascot) ... I went back and read all the archeives ... .ra to .ram - parked in a folder,etc. .... And I thought CBers talked funny

Thanks again for your help ...
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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 8 Feb 2003 5:17 am

Thanks Rick....the high number of visits to my website have been unusual considering the relatively short period of time it's been up, but even more surprising is that the Usage statistics from my server indicate that nearly all countries around the world are represented in those visits.

My website is like a "vanity license tag" on an automobile because it serves no useful purpose whatsoever. But,it's been an interesting hobby and an exercise in learning something new and well worth the small costs required to maintain it.

Best wishes,

Gene

John P. Phillips · Post by **John P. Phillips** » 8 Feb 2003 5:33 am

Gene, my good buddy, Vanity MY BUTTE !!!
You can tell that a lot of hard work has gone into your site. Don't sell yourself so short. It may be vanity to a small extent but don't forget, it's interesting, and also has some historical value as well. You can be proud of it !!!

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JUST 'CAUSE I STEEL, DON'T MAKE ME A THIEF

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 8 Feb 2003 9:10 am

Thank you John my friend.....your comments will make my entire day bright & sunny.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 8 Feb 2003 9:16 am

Hi Rick, we use www.hostway.com for our web hosting and they ,like many offer a package for domain name registration as well for a reduced cost.

I registered our names thru www.namesecure.com and then linked the domain name to our web hosting..

It's easier than it sounds.

good luck
tp

Lou[NE] · Post by **Lou[NE]** » 8 Feb 2003 5:17 pm

Another hosting site to consider is www.powweb.com . I just checked their site; they are offering a package for $7.77/mo. with 2 months free. They can also register your domain name for $15/yr. I've been very satisfied with them. They also have a number of useful advice forums.

Good luck.

Lou

Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 8 Feb 2003 7:51 pm

Rick,

Did you go with ReadyHosting? I think you will be REALLY happy with the performance of their sites. I have had NO problems with them and I am very picky on some of my details about hosting companies. I found them on the ZDNet website. They were voted #1 hosting company for a bunch of months straight and I was really pissed off at my old hosting company (C.I. Host) so I changed and have never been happier!

Anyway, for any other steeler reading this who has ever thought of wanting a website, I think ReadyHosting is the way to go. Great service and it is only $100/year. That is $8.33 a month! Pretty cheap and they have never let me down.

Mark

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Sho~Bud Pro I, Fender D-8 (C6&E13) http://www.darkmagneto.com

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 9 Feb 2003 12:32 am

Sure did ... its 3am and I'm sittin' here transferin' files like a fool ... lots of pictures !!

They said it would take about 36hrs to get up and running .... but that I could work on it immediately ... I have been ...

I'll let y'all take a look as soon as its open ... no counter though

I'm still alittle shakey with the streemin' audio

Thanks again ... to all of ya

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 11 Feb 2003 10:24 am

www.horseshoemagnets.com is up and runnin' ...

Thanks to everyone ...

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