how do i set up a dedicated website?

Question

hi im interested in creating a custom website. i dont want to have to buy a server from a company to do this. can i run a server via my computer at home? how much would it cost to build a server to run this site? would my internet have to be a special speed? can i just make a site with dreamweaver and run it online for many people to see like a www. site? can it be set up so people can send and save large peices of information for somone else to view? the server is sort of like youtube. would there be anything special i would have to do to make this server run very well?

thank you for all your help
nishan kaillon
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Answer 1

* Run PHP on your own computer: The easiest way to do this is to install a complete package like XAMPP. This contains the Apache Web server, along with PHP and the MySQL database engine, in one easy-to-install package. XAMPP is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. (A popular alternative on Windows is WampServer.)

* Run your PHP scripts on your Web host: If you already have a Web hosting account that supports PHP then you can upload your PHP scripts via FTP and run them on the Web server. The advantage of this approach is that you don't have to install anything; the disadvantage is that it's slower to write and test your scripts.



Copy and paste the script code listed above into a new document in your text editor, then save the file as hello.php in the document root folder — that is, the top level of your website — on your hard drive. If you're not sure where your document root folder is then consult your Web server manual. Common locations include:



* XAMPP on Windows: C:/Program Files/xampp/htdocs/

* XAMPP on Linux: /opt/lampp/htdocs/

* XAMPP on Mac OS X: /Applications/XAMPP/htdocs/



If you want to run the script on your Web hosting account rather than your own computer then you'll need to upload the script using FTP instead.



PHP Manual - http://www.php.net/manual/en/

A simple tutorial - http://us.php.net/tut.php



Ron

Answer 2

As you may know a domain name is just a name, not a real website. If you are going to create your website: 1- Buy a domain name. A domain name is a name you want to call your website (ex: www.yahoo.com). To get a domain name, you have to pay an annual fee to a registrar for the right to use that name. 2- Buy a web hosting service to provide your online space and enable you to get your website online at your purchased domain name.



If you want to start your website I recommend purchase your domain and hosting together. In this way it is possible to get your domain for free. Some hosting services offer this gift today.



As an experienced webmaster I recommend BlueHost service which I’m sure it would work for you and fulfill all your requirements. They have a really great offer for hosting & I have used them for over 3 yrs now, and have never had a single problem with them.



You can see their Plan Details accompanied with reliable reviews regarding their service at:





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They also offer "Free Site Builder" that helps you build your web pages without difficulty if you are not skilled in using any website creating program. (WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get) You can use this service optionally. You can also create the pages offline with your favorite program (DreamWeaver, FrontPage, etc.), and then upload them to your web host. This is another easy way to get your website online.



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Another useful link:

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There you can find a step-by-step guide to start your website.



And the easiest way to create a website is reachable here (web host offering 4500 decent templates):

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If your website is not a business site (is personal), you can also refer to this cheap, reliable service:

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Good Luck!

Answer 3

you already have one but only your family or any other people using your internet connection can see it