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Thriftylady 12:06 PM 08-07-2014
I have no clue how. Anyone have a link to someplace to get me started? Is it expensive?
MarinaVanessa 12:22 PM 08-07-2014
I use webs.com and it's free to make with 10 pages. If you want more pages you pay (I paid $80 for 2 years or something).
I tried a few different sites but really liked webs because of the easy to use web editor. You pick a template style, then a page layout and then drag and drop the content. I type what I want to say in Word, spell check it and then copy and paste it onto my website. Easy peasy,
Webs also has the ability now for you to upload PDF files that people can download so you can put your contract, handbook etc. right on your site
http://www.webs.com/
Here's my site to see an example of what you can do: http://myhelpinghandschildcare.webs.com/
I tried a few different sites but really liked webs because of the easy to use web editor. You pick a template style, then a page layout and then drag and drop the content. I type what I want to say in Word, spell check it and then copy and paste it onto my website. Easy peasy,
Webs also has the ability now for you to upload PDF files that people can download so you can put your contract, handbook etc. right on your site
http://www.webs.com/
Here's my site to see an example of what you can do: http://myhelpinghandschildcare.webs.com/
Blackcat31 12:25 PM 08-07-2014
Originally Posted by MV:
I use webs.com and it's free to make with 10 pages. If you want more pages you pay (I paid $80 for 2 years or something).
I tried a few different sites but really liked webs because of the easy to use web editor. You pick a template style, then a page layout and then drag and drop the content. I type what I want to say in Word, spell check it and then copy and paste it onto my website. Easy peasy,
Webs also has the ability now for you to upload PDF files that people can download so you can put your contract, handbook etc. right on your site
http://www.webs.com/
Here's my site to see an example of what you can do: http://myhelpinghandschildcare.webs.com/
I use webs.com and it's free to make with 10 pages. If you want more pages you pay (I paid $80 for 2 years or something).
I tried a few different sites but really liked webs because of the easy to use web editor. You pick a template style, then a page layout and then drag and drop the content. I type what I want to say in Word, spell check it and then copy and paste it onto my website. Easy peasy,
Webs also has the ability now for you to upload PDF files that people can download so you can put your contract, handbook etc. right on your site
http://www.webs.com/
Here's my site to see an example of what you can do: http://myhelpinghandschildcare.webs.com/
Another vote for Webs.
I tried several other sites (Wix, 1to1, and godaddy) but I found Webs to be the easiest to create a page and the one with the most options. Both for free users and paid users.
I, like MV paid for the premium version of the site and thought it was also one of the least expensive for upgrades.
AmyKidsCo 12:36 PM 08-07-2014
I wouldn't go with Wix - I've never been impressed with the child care sites I've seen that used Wix. For one, they all used the same template so they all looked the same. 
Blackcat31 12:42 PM 08-07-2014
Here are a couple more threads about websites.
https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=web+site
This one has the most info. It is also a sticky-thread on the front page of the Daycare and Family Home forum.
https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35323
https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=web+site
This one has the most info. It is also a sticky-thread on the front page of the Daycare and Family Home forum.
https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35323
midaycare 12:53 PM 08-07-2014
I use weebly and love it! I get a lot of calls from my website, so it must look okay.
MsLisa 08:09 PM 08-07-2014
Originally Posted by AmyKidsCo:
I wouldn't go with Wix - I've never been impressed with the child care sites I've seen that used Wix. For one, they all used the same template so they all looked the same.
Well...gee.....Ouch, I wouldn't go with Wix - I've never been impressed with the child care sites I've seen that used Wix. For one, they all used the same template so they all looked the same.
My website is made from Wix & I like it.
AmyKidsCo 08:32 PM 08-07-2014
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend! The ones I've seen have been really bad... Different sized type from one paragraph to another, bad grammar, typos, etc. And they were all the same template. 
I haven't seen yours though.
Edited to add: I took a peek at your website and it's really cute! Definitely NOT the same template as the others I saw. I amend my original statement... I've never been impressed with the child care sites I've seen that used Wix, except for MsLisa's. There are probably other cute ones but I haven't seen them.
I haven't seen yours though.
Edited to add: I took a peek at your website and it's really cute! Definitely NOT the same template as the others I saw. I amend my original statement... I've never been impressed with the child care sites I've seen that used Wix, except for MsLisa's. There are probably other cute ones but I haven't seen them.
MarinaVanessa 11:16 PM 08-07-2014
Originally Posted by MsLisa:
Well...gee.....Ouch,
My website is made from Wix & I like it.
I really like how your Info page is set up. Would you mind if I used your setup?Well...gee.....Ouch,
My website is made from Wix & I like it.
missy 05:19 AM 08-09-2014
Originally Posted by MsLisa:
Well...gee.....Ouch,
My website is made from Wix & I like it.
I use Wix too and like it. Although it does work best if you start with a blank template rather than edit a sample one (that was a nightmare, for me anyway). It is very easy to edit and add to also:-)Well...gee.....Ouch,
My website is made from Wix & I like it.
DaisyMamma 05:38 AM 08-08-2014
Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
I have no clue how. Anyone have a link to someplace to get me started? Is it expensive?
If you would like a quote on a professionally designed website please PM me. And no, it doesnt have to be expensive!I have no clue how. Anyone have a link to someplace to get me started? Is it expensive?