Project 1 ends and Project 2 begins. We decide on a site builder, domain name and host.
Choosing a Site Builder
I compared Webs, Webstarts, and Yola, to Dreamweaver C6 that I already owned. I found that Webstarts had the most functionality and so I did a foolish thing and signed up for it. The entry level Premium account had only a portion of the promised features included. Things like adding eCommerce cost $80 a year extra! The worst part is there blog plug in was a joke. So, based on our classes online discussions, I decided I needed to keep looking. I canceled the account this morning for a full refund. I would of done it last night, but their phones are online open during EDT business hours.
My Domain Name
I knew the name of my domain from the gitgo — coolartilike.com. This is the domain name I registered through Webstarts. When I moved on I decided to use coolartilike.net. The original domain name will be available again in a few weeks if I want to change back.
Choosing My Host
I took a serious look at GoDaddy. I was about to go with the site when I felt I needed to look at a host I used in a class last semester called Host Monster. I still have 2 1/2 years of service on the account. I had a live chat with an agent to confirm that I could add an unlimited number of domain names without paying any more hosting fees. I used the cPanel to install WordPress on my newly purchased domain name coolartilike.net via Mobi and I am already well into the desing process. WebStarts is a joke compared to the free tools available from WordPress. I am glad I changed.
Final Thoughts
I think in the future I will wait until after I read out class discussions before I buy anything. I took a 100% u-turn on my opinion of GoDaddy in 24 hours time and I am glad I was led to use Host Monster. It just goes to show that I need to trust the process.
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