New to Web? Get Started with Your Own Homepage

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In summary: I don't think it's a good idea to risk your personal files by hosting web pages on your home computer if you don't know what you're doing.In summary, the conversation discusses the basics of owning a personal website, including buying a domain name and learning HTML to create a webpage. Various suggestions are given, such as using a free web hosting service or setting up a web server at home. There is also a brief discussion about the potential security risks of hosting a website on a personal computer.
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Hello, I am very new to web, please help me the basics and remind me what I should pay attention when owning my own homepage,
I want to have my own homepage like this
http://www.djeipa.com/
but don't know where to ask to start having my own homepage.
Thank you
 
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You would need to buy that domain name. You can buy domain names from numerous places, I hear www.godaddy.com[/URL] is a good place to get one. A domain name of .com will be around $10 US/year some less, some more.

You would, also, need to learn how to use HTML (hyper-text markup language), or another web language, and then make your webpage. You could also pay someone, but I am not sure if you want to do that. You can check out free tutorials here: [url]http://www.w3schools.com/[/url]

I think html and css are quite easy to use for basic things. You could also buy a book on html/css and learn it over the weekend.

edit... also if you are new to the web I recommend that you use firefox as your web browser. [url]www.getfirefox.com[/url]

This will save you trouble in viruses/spyware and other things you do not want. I am assuming that you are using Internet Explorer, if you are not then you are probably fine.
 
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djeipa said:
Hello, I am very new to web, please help me the basics and remind me what I should pay attention when owning my own homepage,
I want to have my own homepage like this
http://www.djeipa.com/
but don't know where to ask to start having my own homepage.
Thank you

buy a domain name and either purchase web space from a web host, or set up a server on your home computer and use a service like dynDNS to register your domain name to you IP address. I use DynDNS for my home server. I have not bought a domain name yet, I use on e of DynDNS's free ones.

oh, and please learn to type out a webpage using xhtml and css. do not use frontpage. its html code is junk and its web standards are as well.
 
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Thanks everyone for nice suggestions,
mattmns, yes yes, that's true, I was using IE, I now change the browser already to Firefox. It runs very fast, faster than IE, hooohooohooo
 
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Hello, its me again.

I want to know what is web hosting and what is domain buying ? I don't understand.

I see the price is only 7.5 $ /month but why you said it was about $10/yr ?

Please come here tell me if this compnay is good for my weblife ?
http://www.kddi.com/

You know, beautiful pretty peoplle have to be careful, choosing a wrong one leads to regreting whole life.

Thank you
 
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Hi,

this is separate things:
You have to pay and renew the name.
You have to pay for room on a server for your pages/images...

The price for a name is often cheap but a good web hosting may cost much more.
 
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What if you would start with free web hosting? It would be much easier for you I think... and you wouldn't have to pay to start having your own web page. This way you can first learn how to use HTML and try to make your own web page to see how it looks. Then you can decide to buy your own domain... if your web page won't have many visitors or you won't even have a big web page but just a personal presentation web page... I don't really see a need to buy your own domain.
 
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kaalen said:
What if you would start with free web hosting? It would be much easier for you I think... and you wouldn't have to pay to start having your own web page. This way you can first learn how to use HTML and try to make your own web page to see how it looks. Then you can decide to buy your own domain... if your web page won't have many visitors or you won't even have a big web page but just a personal presentation web page... I don't really see a need to buy your own domain.

sure there is a reason.. just to have your own domain.

and he could simply set up a web server from his house and host his own site and use DynDNS's domain service. you can buy a domain name from them and they will manage your IP address in the DNS tables for you. it is especially good if your external IP address changes a lot like if you are on a DSL line.
 
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ComputerGeek said:
sure there is a reason.. just to have your own domain.

and he could simply set up a web server from his house and host his own site and use DynDNS's domain service. you can buy a domain name from them and they will manage your IP address in the DNS tables for you. it is especially good if your external IP address changes a lot like if you are on a DSL line.

This guy says he's new to web and HTML... how do you think someone like him is able to set up web server and host web pages? Even if he manages to do that... he's probably putting his computer at risk if he hasn't got any clue about security.

Anyway, the simplest way to start is to open a free account at hosting company and try it out... the most common is probably www.geocities.com

It's similar to uploading files to your e-mail account only that you only upload html files... or you can use templates to make your web page. If you find this cool :approve: you can start thinking (and learning) how to set up a proper web page.
 
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So can you tell us what securiy problems there mgiht be ?
 
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Optep said:
So can you tell us what securiy problems there mgiht be ?

Well his personal computer is probably really not so important but still he might have a lot of personal files on the computer like his electronic diary, personal photos, photos of his naked girlfriend or so... and I've had seen quite often that beginners set web root to "My documents" folder and don't disable directory browsing... this way anybody can see the contents of this folder and all of its subfolders and that's usually something ppl don't want because they put a whole bunch of stuff in those folders. This is just example of one simple stupid mistake.

Try to google a bit on this topic.

Anyway if you're hosting dynamic web pages there's a whole bunch of other things that can happen to you if some stupid jerk finds your page and doesn't like it. It's always recomended to have latest patches if you're exposing your computer and to only have necessary ports open on your firewall.
 
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So can you tell us what securiy problems there mgiht be ?

Someone could root your server, then do a multiude of nasty things such as:

Host porn
Use as a SMTP gateway and spam everyone from you IP, until you are blacklisted
Use your computer as a DDOS drone
Host masive MPEGS and you get a huge bill if you are paying per data
Proxy of your server and hack the FBI :-)
Install a Key logger trojan and then sniff your internet banking passwords, illegally gain entry to your internet bank account and make a huge withdrawl
Steal your ICQ log and then blackmail you, or they will tell your Girlfriend you have been cybering...

Want me to go on? Maybe I am just paranoid
 
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Yes, I still want you to go on, but next post, tell me what to do so not to be an idiot ?
 

1. What is a homepage?

A homepage is the main or introductory page of a website. It is the first page that users see when they visit a website and typically includes a brief overview of the website's purpose and navigation to other pages.

2. How can I create my own homepage?

To create your own homepage, you will need to have a basic understanding of web design and coding. You can use a website builder or a content management system like WordPress to create a homepage without coding knowledge. Alternatively, you can learn HTML, CSS, and other coding languages to build a custom homepage from scratch.

3. What elements should I include on my homepage?

A homepage should include a clear and concise description of your website or brand, an eye-catching design, easy navigation, and links to other important pages on your website. You may also want to include a call-to-action, such as a sign-up form or a link to your products or services.

4. How can I make my homepage stand out?

To make your homepage stand out, you can use a unique design, high-quality images, and engaging content. It's also important to ensure that your homepage is user-friendly and easy to navigate. Additionally, regularly updating your homepage with fresh content can help keep it interesting and relevant.

5. Do I need to update my homepage regularly?

Yes, it is important to update your homepage regularly to keep it relevant and engaging for your audience. This can include adding new content, updating design elements, and making sure all links and information are up-to-date. Regular updates can also help with search engine optimization and improve your website's visibility.

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