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View Full Version : So I've got a domain name... What next? MTheo 06-08-2005, 15:06 after i have aquired my domain name.... what next!!! sorry im a right dunce at this kinda thing. never done it before do i have to find my isp's free webspace and somehow assign my new domain name to it??? a idiots guide would be usefull :) adaline 06-08-2005, 16:03 You need hosting, a webserver that will run your website. Not sure if its possible to point the domain name to your isp's webspace. Hosting is from £20 a year on a *NIX host and aboyt £50 on Microsoft systems i think. *Nix are the ones using PHP and MySQL facilities and Microsoft use ASP(.NET) and SQL Server. To find hosting (or more info about the other things i sed) just use Google. Hope it helps :D JoeP 06-08-2005, 16:15 MTheo, WHo've you registered your domain with? If it's 123-reg I can probably talk you through what you need to do. If it's anyone else I can't. :) Joe sccsux 06-08-2005, 16:22 Originally posted by MTheo after i have aquired my domain name.... what next!!! sorry im a right dunce at this kinda thing. never done it before do i have to find my isp's free webspace and somehow assign my new domain name to it??? a idiots guide would be usefull :) A lot has to do with: 1 - Your ISP (whether they will allow domain hosting) 2 - Which registrar you regd the domain with (You may be able to set up domain forwarding from their CP). Best option would be as suggested above (get some hosting from a reputable provider, who also offer an SLA (Service Level Agreement) with a guarantee of @ least 97% or above uptime! Have a look at FindYourHost (http://findyourhost.co.uk/shared.php) for a list of some of the web hosts out there;). Zinger549 07-08-2005, 18:11 You can use a Regestered domain Name with your isp's free webspace I don't know how you do it though DaFoot 07-08-2005, 18:42 Now you have registered your domain name...log in to the control panel for your domain name supplier. Hopefully you will be able to set up simple name forwarding which I think will suit your needs well. Not all domain registering companies offer this but it is worth a look. Just point it at your website address (eg www.myisp.com/username or wotever they have told you). espadrille 22-06-2008, 17:25 I have registered my domain name as www.theaspergertrainingcompany.co.uk (http://www.theaspergertrainingcompany.co.uk) but I do not know how to get a free website.Can anyone help me??:D:help: willman 22-06-2008, 17:27 I have registered my domain name as www.theaspergertrainingcompany.co.uk (http://www.theaspergertrainingcompany.co.uk) but I do not know how to get a free website.Can anyone help me??:D:help: I used Freewebs for a basi csite , hosted by them for free. it could be usefule to get tyour site publicised using the free web stuff. maggi 22-06-2008, 17:28 Do you get any webspace from your ISP? Have a look at their homepage and see. owenh 22-06-2008, 18:01 Get cheap webhosting from 24hosting.co.uk, Real support to help you thru every stage :) |