Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Stew, This message has ended up in my inbox about half a dozen times already... Something up with your email service??? To: Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 1:58:24 PMSubject: RE: DIY Websites - show me your example I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website.www.Stewmonesmd.com-----Original Message-----To: "practiceimprovement1" < >; "Practice Management Issues" Sent: 2/1/11 8:01 PMSubject: DIY Websites - show me your exampleMy website is in need of a makeover --www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/>I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for apast medical group.It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - atleast all the webpages looked the same.But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn'twork as well and I can't seem to update as easily.After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I boughtDreamweaver to import the old site and update it.That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp.Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN thecapability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at homedoesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily.I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design myown - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver.It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look likethey should work well.I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap.They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to"maintain/host" the site - plus you have to go through them to update thesite - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes.So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, couldyou...1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got!2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using.From what I've seen...Here is an online review of site builders -http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if theyare accurate, but gives an idea of options.Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own -http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but thetemplates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't youhave an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I likedthat one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else.Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty goodonline website building program - with lots and lots of templates.I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a creditcard to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Stew, This message has ended up in my inbox about half a dozen times already... Something up with your email service??? To: Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 1:58:24 PMSubject: RE: DIY Websites - show me your example I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website.www.Stewmonesmd.com-----Original Message-----To: "practiceimprovement1" < >; "Practice Management Issues" Sent: 2/1/11 8:01 PMSubject: DIY Websites - show me your exampleMy website is in need of a makeover --www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/>I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for apast medical group.It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - atleast all the webpages looked the same.But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn'twork as well and I can't seem to update as easily.After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I boughtDreamweaver to import the old site and update it.That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp.Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN thecapability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at homedoesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily.I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design myown - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver.It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look likethey should work well.I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap.They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to"maintain/host" the site - plus you have to go through them to update thesite - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes.So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, couldyou...1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got!2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using.From what I've seen...Here is an online review of site builders -http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if theyare accurate, but gives an idea of options.Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own -http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but thetemplates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't youhave an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I likedthat one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else.Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty goodonline website building program - with lots and lots of templates.I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a creditcard to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Stew, This message has ended up in my inbox about half a dozen times already... Something up with your email service??? To: Sent: Wed, February 2, 2011 1:58:24 PMSubject: RE: DIY Websites - show me your example I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website.www.Stewmonesmd.com-----Original Message-----To: "practiceimprovement1" < >; "Practice Management Issues" Sent: 2/1/11 8:01 PMSubject: DIY Websites - show me your exampleMy website is in need of a makeover --www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/>I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for apast medical group.It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - atleast all the webpages looked the same.But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn'twork as well and I can't seem to update as easily.After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I boughtDreamweaver to import the old site and update it.That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp.Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN thecapability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at homedoesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily.I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design myown - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver.It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look likethey should work well.I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap.They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to"maintain/host" the site - plus you have to go through them to update thesite - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes.So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, couldyou...1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got!2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using.From what I've seen...Here is an online review of site builders -http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if theyare accurate, but gives an idea of options.Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own -http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but thetemplates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't youhave an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I likedthat one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else.Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty goodonline website building program - with lots and lots of templates.I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a creditcard to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I built a website for my wife's restaurant using Wordpress hosted on Hostgator. I'll probably do the same for my practice (if I ever get it up and running). I've found Hostgator to be excellent with great customer service. I think I pay $150 per year for it. They provide a number of ways to build a website: a customized design; a number of Blog/Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc...), shopping carts, and a lot of other Open Source software that you can use. They have a nice management interface with cPanel and fantastico for loading open source packages. Regarding wordpress, it is free but I'd check the licensing to make sure there are not legal stipulations on that. There are thousands of themes available many for free and some for a reasonable price. You may be able to find a medical practice theme that will fit your needs. In fact, I'd almost put money on it. The Wordpress support forum is excellent and there is a very large community of people developing and adding to Wordpress. If you ever want to develop something unique there are many developers that are familiar with Wordpress and you could probably find on easily. > > My website is in need of a makeover -- > www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> > > I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a > past medical group. > It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at > least all the webpages looked the same. > But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't > work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. > > After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought > Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. > That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. > Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the > capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home > doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. > > I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my > own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. > > It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like > they should work well. > > I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. > They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to > " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the > site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. > > So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could > you... > > 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! > > 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. > > From what I've seen... > > Here is an online review of site builders - > http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they > are accurate, but gives an idea of options. > > Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - > http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the > templates are somewhat blah. > > (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you > have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked > that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. > > Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good > online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. > I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit > card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA. > > I think Square Space -- http://www.squarespace.com/ -- is supposed to have > some online options -- no credit card required. > > VistaPrint offers this -- http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx -- > interesting angle from them is -- since they are a printing service, they > can make your website and promotional materials (business cards, brochures) > appear alike. > > What is everyone else happy with? > > thanks > > Locke, MD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I built a website for my wife's restaurant using Wordpress hosted on Hostgator. I'll probably do the same for my practice (if I ever get it up and running). I've found Hostgator to be excellent with great customer service. I think I pay $150 per year for it. They provide a number of ways to build a website: a customized design; a number of Blog/Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc...), shopping carts, and a lot of other Open Source software that you can use. They have a nice management interface with cPanel and fantastico for loading open source packages. Regarding wordpress, it is free but I'd check the licensing to make sure there are not legal stipulations on that. There are thousands of themes available many for free and some for a reasonable price. You may be able to find a medical practice theme that will fit your needs. In fact, I'd almost put money on it. The Wordpress support forum is excellent and there is a very large community of people developing and adding to Wordpress. If you ever want to develop something unique there are many developers that are familiar with Wordpress and you could probably find on easily. > > My website is in need of a makeover -- > www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> > > I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a > past medical group. > It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at > least all the webpages looked the same. > But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't > work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. > > After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought > Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. > That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. > Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the > capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home > doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. > > I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my > own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. > > It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like > they should work well. > > I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. > They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to > " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the > site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. > > So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could > you... > > 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! > > 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. > > From what I've seen... > > Here is an online review of site builders - > http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they > are accurate, but gives an idea of options. > > Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - > http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the > templates are somewhat blah. > > (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you > have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked > that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. > > Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good > online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. > I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit > card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA. > > I think Square Space -- http://www.squarespace.com/ -- is supposed to have > some online options -- no credit card required. > > VistaPrint offers this -- http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx -- > interesting angle from them is -- since they are a printing service, they > can make your website and promotional materials (business cards, brochures) > appear alike. > > What is everyone else happy with? > > thanks > > Locke, MD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I built a website for my wife's restaurant using Wordpress hosted on Hostgator. I'll probably do the same for my practice (if I ever get it up and running). I've found Hostgator to be excellent with great customer service. I think I pay $150 per year for it. They provide a number of ways to build a website: a customized design; a number of Blog/Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc...), shopping carts, and a lot of other Open Source software that you can use. They have a nice management interface with cPanel and fantastico for loading open source packages. Regarding wordpress, it is free but I'd check the licensing to make sure there are not legal stipulations on that. There are thousands of themes available many for free and some for a reasonable price. You may be able to find a medical practice theme that will fit your needs. In fact, I'd almost put money on it. The Wordpress support forum is excellent and there is a very large community of people developing and adding to Wordpress. If you ever want to develop something unique there are many developers that are familiar with Wordpress and you could probably find on easily. > > My website is in need of a makeover -- > www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> > > I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a > past medical group. > It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at > least all the webpages looked the same. > But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't > work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. > > After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought > Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. > That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. > Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the > capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home > doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. > > I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my > own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. > > It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like > they should work well. > > I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. > They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to > " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the > site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. > > So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could > you... > > 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! > > 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. > > From what I've seen... > > Here is an online review of site builders - > http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they > are accurate, but gives an idea of options. > > Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - > http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the > templates are somewhat blah. > > (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you > have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked > that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. > > Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good > online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. > I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit > card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA. > > I think Square Space -- http://www.squarespace.com/ -- is supposed to have > some online options -- no credit card required. > > VistaPrint offers this -- http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx -- > interesting angle from them is -- since they are a printing service, they > can make your website and promotional materials (business cards, brochures) > appear alike. > > What is everyone else happy with? > > thanks > > Locke, MD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 My husband mentioned squarespace.com. Looks like a pretty sophisticated package that is easy to use -classier than brinkster, etc. A little more expensive but not bad. On the order of $20 per month. Looks like you can get into the nitty gritty of CSS if you want. -jessI built a website for my wife's restaurant using Wordpress hosted on Hostgator. I'll probably do the same for my practice (if I ever get it up and running). I've found Hostgator to be excellent with great customer service. I think I pay $150 per year for it. They provide a number of ways to build a website: a customized design; a number of Blog/Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc...), shopping carts, and a lot of other Open Source software that you can use.They have a nice management interface with cPanel and fantastico for loading open source packages.Regarding wordpress, it is free but I'd check the licensing to make sure there are not legal stipulations on that. There are thousands of themes available many for free and some for a reasonable price. You may be able to find a medical practice theme that will fit your needs. In fact, I'd almost put money on it. The Wordpress support forum is excellent and there is a very large community of people developing and adding to Wordpress. If you ever want to develop something unique there are many developers that are familiar with Wordpress and you could probably find on easily. >> My website is in need of a makeover --> www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/>> > I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a> past medical group.> It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at> least all the webpages looked the same.> But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't> work as well and I can't seem to update as easily.> > After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought> Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it.> That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp.> Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the> capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home> doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily.> > I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my> own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver.> > It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like> they should work well.> > I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap.> They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to> "maintain/host" the site - plus you have to go through them to update the> site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes.> > So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could> you...> > 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got!> > 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using.> > From what I've seen...> > Here is an online review of site builders -> http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they> are accurate, but gives an idea of options.> > Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own -> http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the> templates are somewhat blah.> > (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you> have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked> that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else.> > Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good> online website building program - with lots and lots of templates.> I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit> card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA.> > I think Square Space -- http://www.squarespace.com/ -- is supposed to have> some online options -- no credit card required.> > VistaPrint offers this -- http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx --> interesting angle from them is -- since they are a printing service, they> can make your website and promotional materials (business cards, brochures)> appear alike.> > What is everyone else happy with?> > thanks> > Locke, MD> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 My husband mentioned squarespace.com. Looks like a pretty sophisticated package that is easy to use -classier than brinkster, etc. A little more expensive but not bad. On the order of $20 per month. Looks like you can get into the nitty gritty of CSS if you want. -jessI built a website for my wife's restaurant using Wordpress hosted on Hostgator. I'll probably do the same for my practice (if I ever get it up and running). I've found Hostgator to be excellent with great customer service. I think I pay $150 per year for it. They provide a number of ways to build a website: a customized design; a number of Blog/Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc...), shopping carts, and a lot of other Open Source software that you can use.They have a nice management interface with cPanel and fantastico for loading open source packages.Regarding wordpress, it is free but I'd check the licensing to make sure there are not legal stipulations on that. There are thousands of themes available many for free and some for a reasonable price. You may be able to find a medical practice theme that will fit your needs. In fact, I'd almost put money on it. The Wordpress support forum is excellent and there is a very large community of people developing and adding to Wordpress. If you ever want to develop something unique there are many developers that are familiar with Wordpress and you could probably find on easily. >> My website is in need of a makeover --> www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/>> > I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a> past medical group.> It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at> least all the webpages looked the same.> But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't> work as well and I can't seem to update as easily.> > After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought> Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it.> That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp.> Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the> capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home> doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily.> > I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my> own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver.> > It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like> they should work well.> > I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap.> They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to> "maintain/host" the site - plus you have to go through them to update the> site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes.> > So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could> you...> > 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got!> > 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using.> > From what I've seen...> > Here is an online review of site builders -> http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they> are accurate, but gives an idea of options.> > Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own -> http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the> templates are somewhat blah.> > (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you> have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked> that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else.> > Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good> online website building program - with lots and lots of templates.> I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit> card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA.> > I think Square Space -- http://www.squarespace.com/ -- is supposed to have> some online options -- no credit card required.> > VistaPrint offers this -- http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx --> interesting angle from them is -- since they are a printing service, they> can make your website and promotional materials (business cards, brochures)> appear alike.> > What is everyone else happy with?> > thanks> > Locke, MD> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 My husband mentioned squarespace.com. Looks like a pretty sophisticated package that is easy to use -classier than brinkster, etc. A little more expensive but not bad. On the order of $20 per month. Looks like you can get into the nitty gritty of CSS if you want. -jessI built a website for my wife's restaurant using Wordpress hosted on Hostgator. I'll probably do the same for my practice (if I ever get it up and running). I've found Hostgator to be excellent with great customer service. I think I pay $150 per year for it. They provide a number of ways to build a website: a customized design; a number of Blog/Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc...), shopping carts, and a lot of other Open Source software that you can use.They have a nice management interface with cPanel and fantastico for loading open source packages.Regarding wordpress, it is free but I'd check the licensing to make sure there are not legal stipulations on that. There are thousands of themes available many for free and some for a reasonable price. You may be able to find a medical practice theme that will fit your needs. In fact, I'd almost put money on it. The Wordpress support forum is excellent and there is a very large community of people developing and adding to Wordpress. If you ever want to develop something unique there are many developers that are familiar with Wordpress and you could probably find on easily. >> My website is in need of a makeover --> www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/>> > I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a> past medical group.> It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at> least all the webpages looked the same.> But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't> work as well and I can't seem to update as easily.> > After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought> Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it.> That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp.> Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the> capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home> doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily.> > I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my> own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver.> > It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like> they should work well.> > I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap.> They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to> "maintain/host" the site - plus you have to go through them to update the> site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes.> > So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could> you...> > 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got!> > 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using.> > From what I've seen...> > Here is an online review of site builders -> http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they> are accurate, but gives an idea of options.> > Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own -> http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the> templates are somewhat blah.> > (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you> have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked> that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else.> > Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good> online website building program - with lots and lots of templates.> I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit> card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA.> > I think Square Space -- http://www.squarespace.com/ -- is supposed to have> some online options -- no credit card required.> > VistaPrint offers this -- http://www.vistaprint.com/websites.aspx --> interesting angle from them is -- since they are a printing service, they> can make your website and promotional materials (business cards, brochures)> appear alike.> > What is everyone else happy with?> > thanks> > Locke, MD> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm using googleapps - free, fairly easy to set up - and functional but design is limited. For now I'm satisfied but may need more functionality if move to a subscription website. www.Stewmonesmd.com DIY Websites - show me your example My website is in need of a makeover -- www.LockeFamilyMedicine.com<http://www.lockefamilymedicine.com/> I used FrontPage (microsoft) years ago to design the first website for a past medical group. It worked well for what it was - had some templates and (I guess) CSS - at least all the webpages looked the same. But when I converted over to Dreamweaver, lots of the imported pages didn't work as well and I can't seem to update as easily. After that medical group dissolved and FrontPage quit being made - I bought Dreamweaver to import the old site and update it. That worked for awhile, but it is sorely in need of a revamp. Plus, I have an aesthetic component that I want to give my Aesthetic RN the capability to modify those pages online -- having the original files at home doesn't allow that modification by her - at least not easily. I need to use CSS/cascading style sheets, but am too clueless to design my own - and lazy to figure it out in Dreamweaver. It appears there are several online Website Builders now - some look like they should work well. I would use some of the professional companies, but I'm cheap. They charge >$1,000 to set up a website and many charge $50-$100 to " maintain/host " the site - plus you have to go through them to update the site - so not convenient for on-the-fly changes. So, for those maintaining your own sites - and happy with the product, could you... 1. Reply with your web address -- lets see what you got! 2. Reply with the company and/or program you are using. From what I've seen... Here is an online review of site builders - http://www.websitebuildermagazine.com/reviews?s_kwcid=kw - not sure if they are accurate, but gives an idea of options. Yahoo has a simple DIY program to design your own - http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php - it works fine, but the templates are somewhat blah. (when did you go from Annie Skaggs to Skaggs?) - didn't you have an awesome horse themed website at www.fayettefamilymed.com ? I liked that one - unless I am confusing that site with someone else. Homestead - https://www.homestead.com/ - through Intuit - has a pretty good online website building program - with lots and lots of templates. I'm considering using them. Quirky thing is they make you put in a credit card to check out the program - then have to cancel it a month later - PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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