David, re your question about websites, You need several tools to create the pages you see on the net. There are a bewildering number of them out there, from free to very expensive. You can try most of them by downloading a free timelimited version from a companies website. You need one in each category to give you the freedom to be really creative. The only impediment becomes your skill level. If you put the program name in a search engine, you'll get to the company. an HTML editor program - I use HIPPIE97 which lets you write the html text, at the same time see what's happening, lots of help wizards etc, very easy to use. a graphics editor - I use PaintShopPro not as good as Adobe photoshop, but easier to use a quick graphics viewer - ACDSEE lets you sort and organize the pictures and page bits one accumulates. One of the bigest requirements is patience, ( and a knowledgable friend ) Do you have a website now?? jim ----------------------------------------------------- Jim Kinnear www.pianoguy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey@jps.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 9:15 PM Subject: RE: Web Domain Names > I have been toying with the idea of a Web Site. I have MicroSoft Office > 2000 and it apparently has some tools for making said Web Site. Can anyone > give me a little advice on how to go about it? > > David I. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf > Of Jim Kinnear > Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 11:00 AM > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: Web Domain Names > > > Speaking as one who jumped on the bandwagon a few years ago, I have to admit > ( but don't tell my wife ) that having your own .com name has more to do > with ego that practicality. > All the points made about not having to adjust things if you change ISP's > are true, however, if you choose an established ISP, there is little > liklihood of needing to change later. > > The costs are minimal, $35 / yr to 'own / rent' the domain name, and the > name should reflect the nature of the business . . . .. pianoguy.com . . . > .. maybe this is a cooking website?? NOT ! > > As to the actual business potential, since we are a group of individuals > providing a PERSONAL service, it wouldn't be a wise business decision to > advertise globally, unlike a company who's product one can buy . over the > net, ie microsoft.com, . . or have delivered to you . . ie sears.com. > > I probably have covered the costs of my website over the years, but wouldn't > say I've made big $$$$. > > It's more of a hobby for me, and an outlet for my minimal creativity, since > I do website design as well as toon piana's. > > I did manage to sell a S&S player to a guy in Seattle, and made a summer > vacation out of delivering it!! > ( made big points with the wife that time ) > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > Jim Kinnear > www.pianoguy.com > >
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