If
you are an artist without a website (or would like your current
one redesigned), you can contact me to discuss this service.
You provide the photos and content, I'll design the website
on your or my host account (see bottom of page). Presentation
only, no forms or interactive web pages.
Custom designed websites
and future maintenance costs are charged at a flat rate of
$30 per hour. Feel free to contact me for an estimate.
Some
Example Sites:
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ABOVE SITE LIVE
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1-PAGE SITE LIVE
Client
quote: "I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I
am with how the site is going, but most of all, how wonderful
you are to work with. I very much appreciate your flexibility
and wonderful sense of design and artistry. I am going to
have one of THE most fabulous websites on the internet!" -
Jean-Marie Chapman
Client
quote: "You are brilliant as well as reliable. I'll
pass your name around.There are many artists who feel frightened
by the idea of approaching someone with regard to building
a site.........but you, as an artist would be easily accepted.
On the strength of what you are doing for me I would be glad
to recommend you and offer a testimonial. I've enjoyed working
with you and love the site". - Stuart Williamson
About Domains and Hosts
To have your site viewable on
the Internet, you need to have both a registered domain name
and your files hosted on a web server. This can be done in
one of two ways:
For Beginners
I can setup your
hosting service on my reseller account and register the domain
name of your choice. With this option, no direct involvement
or technical knowledge is required on your part. I administer
the site, perform all site maintenance, do all of the setup
and renewals, and pay the monthly fees to the hosting service.
You are billed monthly or annually for this service through
me. This option is best if you are a web novice.
For Advanced Users
The other option
is for you to set up, register, and control your own hosting
account. You register the domain name and pay the monthly
hosting and registration fees to the hosting company of your
choice. Once I build the site on your host's server, you
have complete control over it, including editing and future
maintenance. This option is best if you have experience with
building web sites, including using html editors, image editors,
FTP upload programs, CGI scripts, and SQL databases.
Hosting Services
If you choose to host your own
site, there are literally thousands of domain registrars
and hosting companies to choose from and it can be confusing.
I've spent a ton of time researching the best companies
in terms of value, reliability, and customer support and
can suggest the hosts listed in the table below (I
have chosen to use MicFo to host this site). Recommend
HostMonster below as best value.
Once you have a domain and host,
anyone can design, build, and upload your site for you.
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MicFo
- $6. 95 per
month on 1year purchase ($9.95 month to month)
- 50 GB
disk, 250 GB bandwidth*
- Includes
SQL databases, CGI, Shopping Cart, Forum
- No domain
name included, but can park unlimited - Can register
new domain for $7.95 per year |
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HostMonster
- $4.95 per
month
- 50 GB
disk, 1000 GB bandwidth*
- Includes
SQL databases, CGI, Shopping Cart, Forum
- Domain
name included, and can park unlimited |
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Site5
- $6.95 per
month on 1 year purchase ($11.95 paid month to month)
- 20 GB
disk, 50 GB bandwidth*
- Includes
SQL database, CGI
- No domain
name included, but can park up to 30
- No domain
registration |
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DreamHost
- $7.95 per
month on 2 year purchase ($9.95 month to month)
- 24 GB
disk, 120 GB bandwidth*
- Includes
SQL database, CGI
- Includes
1 domain name registration, plus can park 3
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* By the way, for an artist site, 100 MB disk
and 5 GB bandwidth is more than you will ever use.
Customer
Testimonials |
