Has anyone used a free website designer online?

[mermaid07]

I am wanting to set up a website and have been told there are free websites for this, has anyone out there done this and how successfully and is it safe and easy?

[mr-wonderful]

Nothing is free man! There must be a catch!!

[fzakir]

yeah true nothings free but.. u can design ur own template on a webdesigner like dreamweaver or photoshop (i design mine on pageplus :-P) n then get a free hosting provider like 110mb or iifree, they'll provide u with a free sub domain as well ( e.g mywebsite.110mb.com) .. but i think its better to buy one (for around �10-�15 a yr) n then replace the sub domain. :-) i hope that helps!

[fzakir]

oh yea n there are free templated u can use but most of them tell u to link ur site to theres or have forced adds.. so ur better off without them.. :-)

[squarebear]

Yes you can make a free website using something like http://www.angelfire.lycos.com/ among others. The catch is that they riddle your website with adverts and pop-ups.

If are serious about a website, you will need to pay to have your own domain, own webspace. I use http://www.123reg.co.uk for my website and have had no problem with them at all.

[mr-wonderful]

It's ezeeeeeeeeeeee to do yourself maaaan!! You must have Microsoft FrontPage on ya PC? Just go to the Help section nd tech yaself innint!! Boooooooyakashaaaaaa!

[squarebear]

It's not easy for everyone. Everyone has different skills.

[pedigreechum]

I would use a program called Joomla which is basically a content management system and there are hundreds of free templates that are actually quite professional looking.

You can get free advertless hosting for one website from awardspace

[mr-wonderful]

It is easy you bear what is square!!! Seriously..youz can be a right dummy, and just read the Help section and it gives you step by step advice. Although me is GENIOUS, izzzzz cooooooool for you normal folks

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[mermaid07]

Thanks for the info guys - yeh your right - nothing in this world is for free!!! You see I'm not much cop at all this computer lark but willing to have a go and with the ideas you have given me - should be fun!! Thanks again for your help xxxMermaid

[Hellyon]

I use mr site www.mrsite.co.uk cost about �40 per year including the domain name, very easy to use if you have basic knowledge of Word

[fzakir]

yeah i've been using mrsite too.. its pretty good.. n really easy for those who don't know much about setting up their own wibsites.. n its great for the price as well :-)