Setting up a website

[tigwig]

I am a childminder who will have a vacancy at the end of the year. I am just wondering if it's worth setting up my own website for further advertising but have no idea how to do this or how much it costs. I would be grateful for any information anyone could provide me about this.

[sherrardk]

Our web hosting thing was free to start off with. However, I don't know if it is worth your effort for the amount of new places you have available. Have your tried the things for sale bit for your area on FB - some of your other clients might be on there and say nice things about you which could drum up business?

[sandyRoe]

You could post the vacancy on Gumtree.

[bednobs]

mumsnet/netmums
local shops
word of mouth

[dasherman]

You can set up free websites without much knowledge at all. Weebly for example is totally free unless you want a 'proper' domain name such as .com or .co.uk.

http://www.weebly.com/

[Postdog]

Used to know loads of childminders. Some used to advertise (well, be listed) on official ofsted sites so that those looking would see.

[Wak]

If you only have one vacancy and your customer will almost certainly be local then I would think that a postcard in your local Newsagents door window would be your best, cheapest and easiest answer.