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By *ettaMan OP   Man
over a year ago

Kerry and Dublin

Has anyone here gone through the process of having a website developed (or doing it themselves? Any web developers here?

I'm looking for some advice or tips on what kind of questions to ask a potential web developer.

The website will be pretty basic, I would think. A landing page; a portal to process donations; a blog space; a portal to capture questions and feedback; and a portal to capture contact details.

Any and all feedback is welcome as I'm just trying to build an idea of what to ask. Even unhelpful comments are welcome, as long as they are a bit of craic!

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

Send me a message, I will be able to help if you are serious about getting the most from your venture.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely all to see examples and also price structure is important.

Are you going to want something that is updated often? Sometimes this will come at an additional cost

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's a basic website I would do it yourself. My best experience has been with WordPress, there's a huge range of themes (design templates) and plug ins (functions) and a global support community to ask any questions you have.

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By *ettaMan OP   Man
over a year ago

Kerry and Dublin


"Definitely all to see examples and also price structure is important.

Are you going to want something that is updated often? Sometimes this will come at an additional cost"

hmmm, I'm not sure about that. When you say something that is updated regularly, do you mean the features of it or the content?

I would envisage the features remaining the same for a couple of years at least.

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By *ettaMan OP   Man
over a year ago

Kerry and Dublin

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By *ettaMan OP   Man
over a year ago

Kerry and Dublin


"If it's a basic website I would do it yourself. My best experience has been with WordPress, there's a huge range of themes (design templates) and plug ins (functions) and a global support community to ask any questions you have. "

Nice one. I'll check it out.

I've heard of it but I was probably just being a bit lazy.

Would you happen to know, actually, I'm looking at a buying a domain name and on the registration site they are offering a 'Host your own wordpress website and email' with 200GB bandwidth and 10GB diskspace.

Is that worthwhile or is it better to sort the hosting separately?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Definitely all to see examples and also price structure is important.

Are you going to want something that is updated often? Sometimes this will come at an additional cost

hmmm, I'm not sure about that. When you say something that is updated regularly, do you mean the features of it or the content?

I would envisage the features remaining the same for a couple of years at least."

Even just the wording can come at a cost

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If it's a basic website I would do it yourself. My best experience has been with WordPress, there's a huge range of themes (design templates) and plug ins (functions) and a global support community to ask any questions you have.

Nice one. I'll check it out.

I've heard of it but I was probably just being a bit lazy.

Would you happen to know, actually, I'm looking at a buying a domain name and on the registration site they are offering a 'Host your own wordpress website and email' with 200GB bandwidth and 10GB diskspace.

Is that worthwhile or is it better to sort the hosting separately?"

You can use free WordPress on any host so it really depends on your requirements and budget.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

You can get free ones. Depends what you want it for. I pay a lot of money put I’m always at the top of search engines etc. Message me if you want.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If it's a basic website I would do it yourself. My best experience has been with WordPress, there's a huge range of themes (design templates) and plug ins (functions) and a global support community to ask any questions you have.

Nice one. I'll check it out.

I've heard of it but I was probably just being a bit lazy.

Would you happen to know, actually, I'm looking at a buying a domain name and on the registration site they are offering a 'Host your own wordpress website and email' with 200GB bandwidth and 10GB diskspace.

Is that worthwhile or is it better to sort the hosting separately?"

I don't think I answered your question! It's usually easier to buy domain and hosting together and you can still transfer the domain if you move host in the future.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could help with advice if needed

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Definitely all to see examples and also price structure is important.

Are you going to want something that is updated often? Sometimes this will come at an additional cost

hmmm, I'm not sure about that. When you say something that is updated regularly, do you mean the features of it or the content?

I would envisage the features remaining the same for a couple of years at least."

For search purposes, regular updating is important

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By *llovereveryMan
over a year ago

Halifax


"Has anyone here gone through the process of having a website developed (or doing it themselves? Any web developers here?

I'm looking for some advice or tips on what kind of questions to ask a potential web developer.

The website will be pretty basic, I would think. A landing page; a portal to process donations; a blog space; a portal to capture questions and feedback; and a portal to capture contact details.

Any and all feedback is welcome as I'm just trying to build an idea of what to ask. Even unhelpful comments are welcome, as long as they are a bit of craic! "

The big template based website like SquareSpace offer non-profit templates and within that you can select your features e.g.:

- Sell online courses

- Sell on-demand videos

- Sell services

- Sell memberships

- Market myself or my business

- Promote a physical business

- Sell products

- Promote an event or project

- Collect donations

- Offer a contact form

- Publish a blog or other media

- Build community

- Showcase work/expertise

- Get appointments

I think that that list covers you however there is always limitations using templates as not all the features will be available or they don't quite work how you'd like in terms of the user interface or journey from page-to-page. The upside is that you don't have to revert continually to a web developer for minor changes as they will charge you.

My advise is get the website up with 80% of the features and pay someone else do the 20%.

I hope this helps.

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