Question about websites - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

sawman101 · 07-07-2012, 10:44 PM

Being technically, intellectually, and gravity challenged, I'd like to ask anyone who has a website what are your recommendations as to where to start? I'd like to have the ability to post pics of items I have to sell, such as scroll saw work, woodwork, lumber, etc. What could I expect to have to pay per month, and what web hosts would you recommend? Or would I be further ahead to take up competition drinking?

rogerjenkins · 07-10-2012, 09:46 AM

Here in Australia I have three websites,- and all are FREE to use,- The one below is my main site, then there's a second on the same parent site that I use to promote my Wooden Signs and Designs, then there's a third on the, " This Is Australia com.au," website which I use to sell some of my Wooden Toys, etc., on.
Can honestly say that ALL three work for me, as some people only want to buy a Wooden Toy, or two, while others go looking for Toy Plans, and other wish to order a Custom Made Wooden Sign.
There is another site called, " Free Webs," but I never had much luck trying to set-up a page on that site, although others say, " it's easy. " ( must be me, as I don't get on real well with computers at any time, let alone some websites !!!! )
Typing in editorial content is relatively easy,- it's getting the, " @%$&*^ Photos," to up-load, and go where one wants them is, and always has been my problem !!!!

Ron Standley · 07-12-2012, 05:17 AM

I post (and occasionally sell) photographs on a site called Zenfolio. I also use Etsy and Zibbet for wooden things.

All have good shopping carts and capability to post pictures. Zibbet handles pictures better than Etsy. Etsy has more exposure. There are plenty of others available as well for hand made items.

All of these sites cost, but are easier and more convenient than rolling your own these days. By the time you set up a site, worry about getting hacked, set up a shopping cart, payment, backup, etc., it's hard to beat using a commercial site.

corymike · 07-13-2012, 09:17 PM

Another thought is to check out the blog sites like blogspot and WordPress they usually have easy to use templates as well as the ability to post photos, and market your product.

Don R · 07-13-2012, 11:14 PM

I use both Weebly.com and Webs.com Both have worked well for me and they are both free and easy to use.
Don R

Harmony · 07-14-2012, 02:08 AM

I have had very good luck with my Etsy shop.

Dave

www.harmonycraft.etsy.com

JimSawyer · 07-14-2012, 11:30 PM

I use Homestead...
You can look at some idea of what you can do by clicking on my website below...

It costs me $21/month.
The site builder they give you is really easy to use. It's not much more than a typical word-processor.Drag and drop and such. It really is easy to use..
You can do way more than what I have as far as making it a store...Mine's more of a gallery with some sales here and there...
They have different templates to work from...tons in fact...
They give you a free month to play with the software on one page, then they'll hook you up with more disc space and bandwidth for $5/month for , I think, 6 months. You can back out anytime, no strings. Great PR people there.....

Just so I say it, I'm not an employee, or an affiliate, (except a happy customer)...

Mike_Fehring · 07-15-2012, 01:01 AM

I use DreamHost cost me $119.00 per year including my domain name registration to host my site and have been using word prees to publish it. There are a lot of different pluggins that are available to use with word press. It is pretty easy to use and I learned as I added each pluggin to my site. Next step is taking a little time to add a shopping cart to it.

here is the link for Dreamhost
DreamHost Web Hosting, Shared Web Hosting, Virtual Private Server, Dedicated Servers, WordPress Optimized, Unlimited Bandwidth, 24/7 Tech Support

Forester · 07-15-2012, 08:08 AM

Have a look at Mr Site its a very good package easy to use and you can download it.That's what I use and have for the last 10years.

DigBaddy · 07-23-2012, 12:47 AM

I have used GoDaddy.com in the past. Another resource would be to start a public Facebook page. I use one for my miniatures at Parvusmachina | Facebook

07-07-2012, 10:44 PM	#1
sawman101 Master Sawdust Maker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newton, NC, USA, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question about websites Being technically, intellectually, and gravity challenged, I'd like to ask anyone who has a website what are your recommendations as to where to start? I'd like to have the ability to post pics of items I have to sell, such as scroll saw work, woodwork, lumber, etc. What could I expect to have to pay per month, and what web hosts would you recommend? Or would I be further ahead to take up competition drinking? __________________ Manufacturer Of Heirloom Quality Sawdust I wasn't born in the south, but I got here as fast as I could! Dewalt DW788 Hegner Maximat 18

07-10-2012, 09:46 AM	#2
rogerjenkins Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Port Vincent, South Australia Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here in Australia I have three websites,- and all are FREE to use,- The one below is my main site, then there's a second on the same parent site that I use to promote my Wooden Signs and Designs, then there's a third on the, " This Is Australia com.au," website which I use to sell some of my Wooden Toys, etc., on. Can honestly say that ALL three work for me, as some people only want to buy a Wooden Toy, or two, while others go looking for Toy Plans, and other wish to order a Custom Made Wooden Sign. There is another site called, " Free Webs," but I never had much luck trying to set-up a page on that site, although others say, " it's easy. " ( must be me, as I don't get on real well with computers at any time, let alone some websites !!!! ) Typing in editorial content is relatively easy,- it's getting the, " @%$&^ Photos," to up-load, and go where one wants them is, and always has been my problem !!!! __________________ Roger* www.easysell.com.au/rogerjenkins " If it don't work first time, then try again, then IF that don't work, recycle the project into something else, or go to plan No. 421 which is,------------

07-12-2012, 05:17 AM	#3
Ron Standley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Auburn, Wa Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I post (and occasionally sell) photographs on a site called Zenfolio. I also use Etsy and Zibbet for wooden things. All have good shopping carts and capability to post pictures. Zibbet handles pictures better than Etsy. Etsy has more exposure. There are plenty of others available as well for hand made items. All of these sites cost, but are easier and more convenient than rolling your own these days. By the time you set up a site, worry about getting hacked, set up a shopping cart, payment, backup, etc., it's hard to beat using a commercial site. __________________ Ron My sawdust gallery

07-13-2012, 11:14 PM	#5
Don R Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 482 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts	I use both Weebly.com and Webs.com Both have worked well for me and they are both free and easy to use. Don R __________________ www.oldcrowscrollwerks.weebly.com Please Donate to help fight Pancreatic Cancer http://purplestride.kintera.org/faf/...upId=376803469

07-14-2012, 11:30 PM	#7
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 3,853 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I use Homestead... You can look at some idea of what you can do by clicking on my website below... It costs me $21/month. The site builder they give you is really easy to use. It's not much more than a typical word-processor.Drag and drop and such. It really is easy to use.. You can do way more than what I have as far as making it a store...Mine's more of a gallery with some sales here and there... They have different templates to work from...tons in fact... They give you a free month to play with the software on one page, then they'll hook you up with more disc space and bandwidth for $5/month for , I think, 6 months. You can back out anytime, no strings. Great PR people there..... Just so I say it, I'm not an employee, or an affiliate, (except a happy customer)... __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Gallery My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

07-13-2012, 09:17 PM	#4
corymike Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another thought is to check out the blog sites like blogspot and WordPress they usually have easy to use templates as well as the ability to post photos, and market your product.

07-14-2012, 02:08 AM	#6
Harmony Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	I have had very good luck with my Etsy shop. Dave www.harmonycraft.etsy.com

07-15-2012, 01:01 AM	#8
Mike_Fehring Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ridgecrest Ca Posts: 282 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use DreamHost cost me $119.00 per year including my domain name registration to host my site and have been using word prees to publish it. There are a lot of different pluggins that are available to use with word press. It is pretty easy to use and I learned as I added each pluggin to my site. Next step is taking a little time to add a shopping cart to it. here is the link for Dreamhost DreamHost Web Hosting, Shared Web Hosting, Virtual Private Server, Dedicated Servers, WordPress Optimized, Unlimited Bandwidth, 24/7 Tech Support __________________ Mike Mike Fehring's Artistry in Wood http://www.mikefehring.com Mike Fehring's Free Patterns

07-15-2012, 08:08 AM	#9
Forester Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 148 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Have a look at Mr Site its a very good package easy to use and you can download it.That's what I use and have for the last 10years. __________________ Learning the art of scroll saw.

07-23-2012, 12:47 AM	#10
DigBaddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 158 Thanks: 38 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have used GoDaddy.com in the past. Another resource would be to start a public Facebook page. I use one for my miniatures at Parvusmachina \| Facebook __________________ =========================== Currently driving a Ryobi SC164VS "A man who works with his hands is a laborer. A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman. A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist." Louis Nizer

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