Eunice and Jared, Thanks to the 2 of you for the productive feedback and web references! I will certainly check these out. At this point, I'm not nearly as concerned over what language to use (I've developed with ASP, JSP, servlets before there was JSP, and Rails). I want to explore the domain and hosting options, help this person put together a business model to work off of, and develop some type of strategy around marketing practices, transaction flow, and customer support. I'll certainly take the various technical aspects into consideration at the points where they are applicable, but the choice of website technology is only one of a wide number of factors at this stage. I'm sorry to have not been logged in since posting the question on Friday. This enquiry was strictly intended to serve as a request for feedback by those on the list whom I know have been down this road and might be able to offer some pointers as Jared and Eunice have done. Lets please drop this whole flaming thread and get back to the business of programming and technology. I welcome any additional constructive info anyone has to offer but lets drop the personal attacks and act like professionals please! -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eunice Klicker Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 7:33 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Helping a friend start up a web based business Hi There, I was using Ultra Host, but transferred to Tiger Technologies for 2 reasons. (1) I can pay monthly, and (2) I get my domain free through them for as long as I have my site with them, but the domain is mine; I simply have to pay the balance if I decide to go through another host. Also, their packages are rather good; I just wish they had Fantastico available. Hmm, might check into that. If you wish to check Tiger Tech out use the below link. LOL, I too wish I had a referral currently setup, but...Here it is. http://www.tigertech.net If you want any help or questions answered; I'm glad to try and help. Just let me know what your preferred method of talking is, and I'm sure we can arrange something. HTH, Eunice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Macarty, Jay {PBSG}" <Jay.Macarty@xxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 7:05 PM Subject: Helping a friend start up a web based business All, Hoping someone can point me to some documentation or a host. I have a friend who is wanting to start an internet based business. We need to find out how to purchase a domain name and get some space on a web host somewhere. Any pointers would be helpful. __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind