Your first task for this class is to secure a domain name and a web host. Choose your domain name wisely, as it will be the one you use for not only this class, but for future web and portfolio classes. Try and secure your name or a variant. You will also need a monthly hosting account. This may be obtained for a minimal monthly fee. Web hosting plans change often, but make sure your plan includes:
If you already have these set up, great. You can use your current site. If you don't have these ready, please read the info below, and research domain hosting and web hosting services online. Think about which service you want to use. Bring your laptop to the class for our first meeting. We will set up domain hosting and web hosting in class.
Purpose
It is important that you secure your own domain and web server space, not only for this class, but for other web classes in the future.
- At least 50GB server space
- At least 10 email accounts
- 24 hour support
- Domain registration tools
If you already have these set up, great. You can use your current site. If you don't have these ready, please read the info below, and research domain hosting and web hosting services online. Think about which service you want to use. Bring your laptop to the class for our first meeting. We will set up domain hosting and web hosting in class.
Purpose
It is important that you secure your own domain and web server space, not only for this class, but for other web classes in the future.
Key things that will help you choose which hosting company to use
1. Disk space
2. Bandwith
3. Backups
4. Email accounts
5. Server-side languages and databases
You can use any services you prefer. Some web hosting services will also offer one year free domain registering. Many students in the past have used NetworkSolutions, godaddy or bluehost.
1. Disk space
2. Bandwith
3. Backups
4. Email accounts
5. Server-side languages and databases
You can use any services you prefer. Some web hosting services will also offer one year free domain registering. Many students in the past have used NetworkSolutions, godaddy or bluehost.