So I am thinking about a web-site I may try to work on. But I am completely ignorant when it comes to these things. So I have a few questions that I was hoping someone would spare the time to answer.
So I am under the impression that you can untilize an internet web-building site that may or may not charge. And their site has features that will help you to create the site. Is this a correct assumption? If so,
If your website has a the ability to say allowing the user to create accounts with passwords and such, or where they leave thier name and address for mailing purposes or applying credit cards, debit cards, etc, where does this information get saved? Who provides the database, me or the web building company?
Furthermore, I have heard the term bandwidth before and I believe that it has something to do with the amount of traffic your site can withstand. Is this correct or am I way off? What would I need to allow this bandwidth, some type of computer or software?
One more thing, would I need any other type of computer or computer software in order to create a site that may possibly involve a place where peoples credit card info will be involved?
Sorry so long. Thanks for the time!
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So I am thinking about a web-site I may try to work on. But I am completely ignorant when it comes to these things. So I have a few questions that I was hoping someone would spare the time to answer.
So I am under the impression that you can untilize an internet web-building site that may or may not charge. And their site has features that will help you to create the site. Is this a correct assumption? If so, |
There are a bunch of different ways to make a website. Some hosts have easy installers like Fantastico which will install software like WordPress or Drupal on your site. i suggest you look into this.
Other hosts give you a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor that you can create each individual page with. Some companies include Homestead and Yola.
My advice? Learn and use wordpress. It will save you time in getting your site up plus it has a huge community of users to help you.
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If your website has a the ability to say allowing the user to create accounts with passwords and such, or where they leave thier name and address for mailing purposes or applying credit cards, debit cards, etc, where does this information get saved? Who provides the database, me or the web building company? |
It’s all (or should) be saved on a database. The hosting company provides the service, you need to give it a username, password and rights unless you use an easy/auto installer like I mentioned above.
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Furthermore, I have heard the term bandwidth before and I believe that it has something to do with the amount of traffic your site can withstand. Is this correct or am I way off? What would I need to allow this bandwidth, some type of computer or software? |
Yes, bandwidth is the internet traffic to your site. No special computer or anything else needed.
Honestly, I don’t think youre going to use a lot bandwidth anytime soon.
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One more thing, would I need any other type of computer or computer software in order to create a site that may possibly involve a place where peoples credit card info will be involved? |
I don’t know the full details but I’m sure you will need an SSL certificate and higher security on your servers and databases. Easiest option is to run the CC info through paypal.