ccit Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I forgot to add that Serif send you very good documentation - two user guides/manuals when you order WebPlus. Very clear and easy to follow. HHounds - I had wondered why your site was flash-based. Yours is the only one I have come across in this style but as you say, if it works then fine. I haven't tried it on my Nokia mobile telephone or my iPad2 so maybe should take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Hounds Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Yes, most of my clients come from word of mouth and according to Google Analytics, my website is mainly viewed on a windows PC so no real need to change for me. If this was to change, I would change to a HTML option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayDan Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'd personally advise you to go over to html and css as soon as possible. It will also help on the seo side of things too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadeus1357 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks everyone for all the information. I am still wanting someone to comment on the Mr Site beginner. Any thoughts about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayDan Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I've never used them and never advise people to setup their own websites if they don't know what they're doing. It's not just the technical aspects that you need to figure out. Designing a good website goes deeper than that. Looking at the Mr Site software, the Starter package may not be any easier for you to figure out than the Classic version. The Classic version just has a few extra features. You will still probably build the site in the same way. One major problem with these packages is you never own your website. Once you stop paying you lose everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Hounds Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 It will also help on the seo side of things too. SEO is still achievable, I have reached Page 2 on Google when you search for 'dog grooming in sheffield'. Not bad to say I knew absolutely nothing about websites etc 12 months ago. OP - I agree with SpeedwayDan that the beginner simply has less features on it. If you want to manage your own website, and like mine you business is local and small so a huge competitive website isn't necessarily important but costs are, you need to be willing to learn, a lot. Or you would be better off paying someone to do it for you IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadeus1357 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 I don't give in easily and want to learn about making a website. There's a lot I don't understand but I just need to get my head round it. Will have another go at building my own website and then if I am not satisfied I'll then consider getting someone to do it for me. However I do feel that would mean I've failed and I don't like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shef_Fitness Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I personally found Mr Site almost impossible to use, the formatting of the text did not work. I am now with 1&1, I find the software quite user friendly and the website I have created is not bad (I'm not a pro web developer). I think with any website you need a decent knowledge of IT. I have also heard Joomla is good, what do others think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marx Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Joomla is great but it takes some getting used to. I would recommend it for sites where several people want to contribute. Just make sure your site is portable. Can you pack it up and move it from one place to another? If not it could cause you problems later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Man Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yes. The word is software not kit! Couldn't think of it at the time I was writing. I've used Mr Site Classic but found that too difficult and confusing. Has anyone used Mr Site beginner? Why not save yourself all the hassle & time and give sandra a ring for advice? From what I have seen & heard she is the best bit of human software or kit on this forum! I am not affiliated in anyway to Indizine but I would trust her 100%. Here's the number 01302 288708 or http://www.indizine.co.uk/contact-us Wish you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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