It is one of the top things on my list for 2011 – just trying to sort out all the possible ways to go about it, places to have it hosted, and find the best one to encompass an image gallery and sell my current work while looking professional and inviting…..

I started the process about 6 weeks ago and hope to launch late Feb / early March. Everything you said is absolutely true…it has consumed me, it is frightening, scary, exciting, overwhelming, you name it, but totally worth it in the end!

I started the process 6 weeks ago and hope to launch late Feb / early March. Everything you said is absolutely true! It had consumed me. It is frightening, scary, exciting, overwhelming…you name it…but totally worth it in the end. I’m so excited to show it off, and for all of the potential is holds for me, my passion for DIY, and my business!

oh yes! I have a domain name, but haven’t found a layout and hosting site yet – any tips on free layouts? It’s a scary process!

Oh Yeah! I’ve got a domain name but need the website layout, etc. Any tips/suggestions for free layouts?

I’ve been building mine for 6months more or less – given the amount of information and layout adjustments to be done, I recommend thinking ahead, writing and drawing it all down on paper and ensure you’re happy with your colour scheme and layout before committing to anything… it can take days to undo what took you a minute to do!

very true my friend -when your vision is finally realized IT IS INCREDIBLE! Good work!

What helped me is finding sites that I really liked as then when I approached potential web designers I asked if they could show me an interpretation of that similar vision-KEY when wanting to design a creative person’s site!

for sure Ruth! I wanted a color that just WOULD NOT TRANSLATE well in some browsers! heart breaking reality to go back to the drawing board!

I collaborated with my web designer who used joomla as the template for the site and Slideshow Pro for the pics. Take a look at my site to see the results and maybe this might be the way to go?

http://www.wellofcreations.com

Building a website is definitely a ‘work in progress’! There’s ALWAYS something to improve…a little like an Etsy listing, description, profile, product photo, tags, or OMGosh, self-improvement! It is certainly a wonderfully envirorating environment to live in the Right Brain! I LOVE it!

Enjoy your assessment advice to help people commit fully. Thanks for sharing. I’ve got a stand alone web site, 2 Etsy stores and an ArtFire shop so I’m fully committed for 2011 and beyond.

Sharon
Rose of Sharon Jewelry
http://www.roseofsharonjewelry.com

Holy cow! I thought I was busy.

I can totally relate to the above information with my Etsy & Meylah storefronts. And with keeping things in line for HS also. I love it all, wouldn’t change a thing.

Nobody said this was going to be easy. But it’s worth it.

godaddy.com offers at both at very competitive pricing Eileen. check them out at http://godaddy.com I’m sure there are other sources, maybe someone could leave Eileen links?

I have had my own website for 2 years now (and 1 Etsy shop), it definitely consumes your time. I always seem to learn something new to improve the site so there are always things to tweak. I am determined to make 2011 the “best year ever”.

http://www.SewnInspirations.com

I bought my domain through godaddy, but I don’t like any of their layouts. Their prices are good, but I need a layout I’m comfortable with.

Sharon you are for sure ALL IN- well done!

well said AND I AGREE!

you and me both! Rock on! And you are right, just finishing tweaking YET ANOTHER thing on the site!

THIS IS definitely the ultimate multitasking scenario-this creative biz thing!