AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Hey guys, I need some technical advice. I want to set up a website that lets people submit information to, that is then converted into a list. I imagine some of that PHP kahooey is required, but I'm only using personal web space, and I doubt that it supports .php and all those other things. Any suggestions? |
Klumsy Administrator Posts: 1061 From: Port Angeles, WA, USA Registered: 10-25-2001 |
is this list just to show to them? or do you have to store it for your use, or others use? if they are just entering information that is only for them, you could do it all in javascript (run by their browser) and still use static pages on the server without any PHP etc. if not, you are going to need some sort of scripting or something of some sort, and if your host doesn't provide any means then its tough luck.. (though there are some free third party services that may give you some option you can link to, dunno) ------------------ |
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Brent Junior Member Posts: 2 From: UK Registered: 03-15-2004 |
Its very simple once u understand how websites work! Anything you want to display and show the user - Html / javascript Anything you want to receive from the user and manipulate - PHP / ASP You want to take in information and convert it into a list so you need some sort of server-side scripting ie php or asp etc! I bet your ISP does support php but it probably doesn't support asp! ------------------ |
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Ok, I've hit a hitch. It appears my ISP doesn't allow .php so I'm up a creek at the moment. Anyone know any reasonable free web servers that won't spout xxx popup adds all over the place, and that will let me do some .php? |
Imsold4christ Member Posts: 305 From: Gresham, OR, US Registered: 01-20-2001 |
I have spent a considerable amount of time searching, and this is what I've discovered: All free php-supported hosting solutions either require banners/popups/popunders or require you to post a certain number of times (usually 50 or 100) in their forums before getting your free space. All truly free php-supported hosting sites have either fallen to the dark side or gone out of business. :-( Sorry bud, looks like you may have to go with the pop-unders (e.g. http://coolfreepages.com/), or if you are willing to invest the time, go the forum-supported route (e.g. http://www.globalweb.com.ru/). †Caleb†
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Thanks dude, I'll give coolfree a look. |
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
I haven't had any luck with coolfreepages, they don't appear to be accepting sign-ups at the moment. I did find one called www.swooh.com which looks perfect (and no banners/pop-ups!) but I'm still waiting for them to set me up. Hope it's not too good to be true... |
CobraA1 Member Posts: 926 From: MN Registered: 02-19-2001 |
Heh, I just went with a pay host. When GeoCities went downhill (Yahoo acquiring them was the worst thing that could happen to them, IMHO), I looked for a better alternative, but couldn't really find any, so I decided to go with a pay host. Best thing that happened to my webpage - I got a lot of space and control, including PHP. Even though I pay for it, I love it  . It's worth paying for.------------------ Switch Mayhem now available! Get it here |
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Whom is your host, and how much dosh are we talking? |
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CobraA1 Member Posts: 926 From: MN Registered: 02-19-2001 |
http://www.host-grid.com/ $35/year for a basic package, and I forget how much for a domain name. I'd have to find my bill. Since I have a job, it's not a problem for me. ------------------ Switch Mayhem now available! Get it here |
ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
yeah, hostgrid sounds like a great deal. would have done it.. but I found a better deal. got 3 free years of a pro package by 1&1. um, it's not available anymore, however. ------------------ |
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Bah, www.swooh.com is no longer accepting applicants  |
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Klumsy Administrator Posts: 1061 From: Port Angeles, WA, USA Registered: 10-25-2001 |
amazing jas, IM me on yahoo ducdebordeux, or msn godcentric@hotmail.com and i may be able to hook you up with something ------------------ |
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Thanks for the offer Klumsy, that's really nice of you! I'd prefer not to 'bludge' of you if possible. I just signed up for some space with only one small banner attached. I'll give it a try, an if it doesn't work out, I'll give you a holler. Thanks again! |
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AmazingJas Member Posts: 437 From: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA Registered: 04-03-2003 |
Ok, I found one that doesn't have banners or popups. http://homepage-host.uni.cc/ They don't let you host .exe or .zip files though, but not a prob for me. Thanks all! |