Just getting my new website up and running

[andybr1ggs]

I am using my domain name extrememodz.co.uk.......with the same host I had before (got a better deal)

what i need to know because the hosting as just be reinstated is it just like setting up a new domain with effects to the propagation period ?

when i try to access the extrememodz.co.uk all i see is a cant connect page.

[brian]

If you're pointing the domain at a new hosting account, you'll need to wait for the DNS to fully propagate - typically around 24 hours, though sometimes longer (technically, up to 48 hours).

If you're able to, then before a site move, set the TTL on the server to something around 600 - that means it tells the web to update it's DNS record of the site every 10 minutes - that way, when you do change the nameservers at the domain registrar, the change should occur within 10 minutes, and help prevent downtime.

Hope that helps.

[andybr1ggs]

Originally Posted by brian

If you're pointing the domain at a new hosting account, you'll need to wait for the DNS to fully propagate - typically around 24 hours, though sometimes longer (technically, up to 48 hours).

If you're able to, then before a site move, set the TTL on the server to something around 600 - that means it tells the web to update it's DNS record of the site every 10 minutes - that way, when you do change the nameservers at the domain registrar, the change should occur within 10 minutes, and help prevent downtime.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Brian,

Can't change the TTL on the server as its a shared server so as you know you are limited to what you can do on shared....oposed to private as when i wanted to send 500.000 emails on a shared server but the limit I could actually send was something like 500...if i pay the extra then i would have access to unlimited emails and the TTL.

Thanks though........looking into setting up my own server would thhis enable me to do this ?

HP MediaSmart Server - EX490 - 2 GB RAM - 2.2 GHz - 1 TB HDD

but im going into unknown territory here so imay leave it to the experts.

edit* just found the dns server my original site was pointing to
ns1.siteground163.com
ns2.siteground163.com

had to change to the new hosting dns server
ns1.siteground267.com
ns2.siteground267.com


cheers mate

[brian]

It depends how busy you expect the site to be as to what you need for hosting - for most websites, a shared hosting account is enough - for busier or more demanding sites, a reseller account is usually a good bet.

I run a couple of servers, and TW is on one with a few other sites, simply because TW would be too much for most reseller accounts.

I don't buy the servers, though - if I did, I would then need to colocate them to a datacenter, or else host from home and tempt ISP TOS. And be a complete pain.

If you don't have a big contract for hosting, then it may be worth going with a company such as Clook.co.uk - they offer shared, reseller, and dedicated servers, so if you needed to upgrade, they could move you easily - they are very good on the technical support.

Buying your own server, though - you'd need to be pretty good at system administration - personally I wouldn't go that route, because dedicated hosting companies can offer all the reliability, tech support, and security, that you'll need - for most normal instances.

[G77]

im in on this thread, i bought my domain lastnight, i too am looking at this hosting malarky. i got a 'under contruction' home page up with contact details while i do a but more on it.

[andybr1ggs]

Originally Posted by G77

im in on this thread, i bought my domain lastnight, i too am looking at this hosting malarky. i got a 'under contruction' home page up with contact details while i do a but more on it.

are you using ecommerce software ? or have fantistico site builder from your host ?

[G77]

heh, no, i got the 'instasite' pack which lets me use 1 of 10 templates. lol.

its for free so i got that while i decide what to do next.

looking at the fantastico site builder thou, im selling loads of dvd's on ebay to get some cash together as im rather skint

[andybr1ggs]

Originally Posted by G77

heh, no, i got the 'instasite' pack which lets me use 1 of 10 templates. lol.

its for free so i got that while i decide what to do next.

looking at the fantastico site builder thou, im selling loads of dvd's on ebay to get some cash together as im rather skint

goto siteground buddy there letting you sign up for a year for 6.66 gbp $9.55 usd

use my referral i get a month free :-)

http://www.siteground.com/friends.htm?referrer_id=126411

with a free domain................

[andybr1ggs]

not easy though to market your website with the seo changing all the time (search engine optimisation)

pick a domain that is different thats a start, i just got these printed..... double sided but with eurovox on one side lol no good now...but il still post them but only advertise modems etc i sold a few for £60

and another thing u need a decent merchant account @the mo i use google checkout which is all good and paypal...though google checkout allow you to sell modified modems but not r4 cards dont know why