vjair

hello

sorry if this is in the wrong section and/or obvious questions.... im a total noob with this kind of thing! ( ive never had a proper website before )

i plan to make a relatively basic website with a few pages - 1 with images, 1 with videos, 1 with text about me, 1 with links.

1) does my website need to be in a particular format/language - ie can i use any software to make it?

* edited to add* can i use Wordpress?

2) im assuming the "shared hosting" package is the one to go for ? ( i dont expect high bandwidth use at all - far less than the bandwidth stated on that package and its not going to be a shop or anything like that.... just a personal site )

thanks.

Edwin

Yes, you can use Wordpress. Many people here are using WordPress. Even our Kayla uses Wordpress for her blog. To install it, you only have to go through Cpanel, and with a few mouseclicks, voilla, you will have a weblog

Regarding your other question, as far as I know your site should either be HTML or PHP, not sure if ASP is working.

Also I believe that with the cheapest package you will have enough space to create your personal website. Word of warning though, making websites can be enslaving.

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Sanehouse

You'll need a Microsoft server to run .asp files. To my knowledge, Surpass uses Linux servers.

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Roxy

I highly suggest that you visit these two boards below as they will help you to learn more about the web hosting world and how to setup your website and everything that comes with it.

Web Hosting Tutorials - Surpass Web Hosting Forums

Search Me! - Surpass Web Hosting Forums

and if you have any more questions or comments, please do not hesitate to ask!

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