website host

[unruliestgrump]

I realize everyone has their own preference. I am considering setting up a website and have been looking at a lot of different sites. Can't make up my mind. Can any of you recommend an excellent site host (preferably free) that will accomodate pictures, shoping cart and paypal? Thanks in advance -- "Grumpy" William

[TheWoodArtist]

I use blogspot and it accepts paypal and will accomodate pictures I am not sure about the shopping cart it may I don't need it so don't know. I also know a few other scrollers that use blogspot also for example Steve Good (scrollsaw workshop) uses blog spot but he also uses another host for his pattern catalog but for all his posts including pictures and videos are all posted on the blog. It's also free and you can customize it to what you are wanting pretty easy

http://www.blogger.com

[unruliestgrump]

Thanks
will check it out ----

[jowshu98]

I just redid my website and it does everything you're looking for and more. Take a look at it, there's a link on my site for the hosting company if you're interested.

[hammer7869]

checkout 1and1.com they are pretty reasonably priced and have a shopping cart option as a package. they have template based sites available, so if you dont have a lot of programming experience you could set up one fairly quickly

[unruliestgrump]

This one was recommended by our IT at work. Like the looks of your site - and thanks a lot for the info-
"Grumpy"

[tdub4ever]

I'm trying to set up a site on blogspot and boy is it confusing! Could someone point me in a direction on how to......? When i go to the blog I created, there is still the sign in and design links in the upper right hand corner. Can't get rid of them! Thanx

[MikeDingas]

I also just had to redesign my website. My old host Microsoft Office Small Business Live offered the service free but recently decided to abort that offer. They now offer Office 365 which currently offers a 6-month free trial. Thereafter I'll pay $6/month.

O365 is still a little quirky but I'm on the trial offer and have time to decide whether to switch elsewhere. If does incorporate PayPal which has a shopping cart.

Check out my site to see what you might could do. Note that you don't have to have any special programming skill to get up and running.

[Steve_S]

Don - your site on 1and1 is really clean and appealing. Are you at the 50 product limit pricing?

I am wondering how blogger makes their money. Is being free only for a limited time or is it going to be like the Microsoft example above and become a pay type later? Just trying to figure out how they pay their bills.

Steve.