Trying to Setup a Web Site

Thanks for the rant, Del. One of these days I have to do the same thing, I have a short list somewhere of the free sites that looked half decent. I'm duly reminded, expect to fail (make sure you have a sixpack ready)...

maybe this lot are in league with the bank!

There is a UK outfit called 123-reg.co.uk who are pretty good for setting up domains and web hosting. I've used them for setting up two domains and their prices are reasonable with a choice of packages from £2.99 per annum. They send reminders in good time and I've always had a good service. For Hosting and business broadband we use demon.co.uk and the transfers and email links were easy to set up, (two sites are with demon and one remains with 123-reg).

Building the actual web site is another matter altogether - like plaiting fog!!! Try JOOMLA, this is a free web design site which seems to be generally enjoyed by a growing band of web designers.

Thanks, I was considering them for my next attempt.
Del

In the end I went for a freebie Google Sites job...no clever name but who gives a whatsit?

Here it is guys.

http://sites.google.com/site/delsbows/

I've yet to add a blog, and I dunno if 'contact me' works.
Don't s'pose anyone's still subscribe to this sorry thread, even I wasn't
Del

Del, I went all through your site and it is perfect! Nice job. Every link works. Nice video of your son shooting the hazel bow as well.

I notice that the page length for each type of bow is just right! (brevquot at work? )

I want a chinese crossbow. (whine, whimper)

I tried to grow yew but they didn't come. My hazels are pretty small as well, how big around for a bowstave? My ash trees are still striplings. Large alders seem completely unsuitable, I can crack a stave in two with my bare hands (uncouth wood burning type that I am).

Can you make a bow of apple wood? The hares do strip the bark in winter, leaving but staves.

Congrats on the new site. Maybe I will check out google for a freebie as well.

Glad you like it, 2.5" diameter is about a minimum. I made a 1 hour bow from a 2.5" branch I found, I'll write it up on the site.
Apple would probably make a bow (they say that fruit woods are generally good).

Del

Nice Job Del. I'm still watching this blog, as I bet several others are.....

What software did you eventually use to set the website up? (if you have already posted that ignore my question!)

Now we know exactly WHO you are too!!!!

'Google sites'
It's not bad, but takes a while to find your way around the editing tools...well worth the price
Del

Thanks.