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Support => General Support => Topic started by: The big Chicken on April 22, 2018, 10:48:48 pm

Title: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 22, 2018, 10:48:48 pm

   I have a few questions.  I'm in the process of having web.com make me a website.  My problem is I only wanted to build a forum like the one here.  They told me I needed a website?  So I purchased one and the domain.  They charged me 119.00 for central hosting for a year, 331.00 billed every 4 months for the website?  I don't have a business and no physical address.  I just wanted to start a message forum with a few sponsors?  Are they raking me over the coals


2.  How do I enabled images and allow members to post images?  I purchased an upgrade for 20.00.


3.  How do I make banners for my sponsors?  Do I have to purchase another program for this?
 
I apologize for all the questions, but this is all new to me.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 22, 2018, 10:59:45 pm
If you just need a forum you don't need a website/hosting from that at all. I would ask for a refund for that. A  domain name costs around $10 a year.

2. Users can upload attachments with the free plan with have I belive a 25mb limit for attach space. But that can be expanded as needed.

3. To make custom banner graphics that requires a program or someone with design skills to do so. I do AdSeller pro built in the ultimate plan

Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 22, 2018, 11:18:01 pm

Ok, questions?  So is it good for me to at  keep the domain?  Can you supply me with everything I requested?  If so I rather stick here?  Thy told me my domain name is Road2HardCoreIron.net,  It's been 8 days and it is not showing up?


2.  How do I set things up so that people can look my (Roadt2hardcoreiron) and it brings them to my page?  I'm on facebook but I need to be available google and the other avenues?
3.  What are the prices to up grade for upgrade for images?  Also what do you charge for banners?  Not sure I'm using correct wording?


4.  I was afraid to buy the host here because web.com said they were doing it and I didn't want to confuse things.  I will cancel with the Monday, if you provide the services I need here?



Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 22, 2018, 11:24:19 pm
Create a forum are you familiar with the privacy protection  for the hosting I think?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:01:28 am
They didn't buy the domain yet you can buy the domain at godaddy.com for 12.99 plus I think $5 for privacy protection.
After that just point the nameservers to ns1.createaforum.com and ns2.createaforum.com then in createaforum go to admin -> domain manager  use that to park the domain


If you want to sell advertisement space that requires the ultimate plan at $20 a month then includes our adselling software.
To see some items you can buy you can see this page for pricing that is for this support forum: https://support.createaforum.com/upgrades.php
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:07:29 am
Ok, I bought the unlimited Ad Free package.  Do I not need that?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:10:08 am
I think I know what you mean.  So if I buy unlimited will it automatically change over and bill me accordingly?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:13:29 am
You have the the right package I just checked ULTIMATE which includes all our features and zero ads.
If you want me to order the domain and setup it all for you I can just paypal me $20
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:16:07 am
I emailed you an invoice for the domain to get started. Later on if you want SSL/secure site let me know as well that is also listed on upgrades.
I can have your domain name up and running tonight on your forum.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:17:42 am
If you can do that would be great.  Do you think web.com will refund me?  Shoot me info and I will paypal now.  Could you ad the protection.  It's Road2HardCoreIron.  If you can walk me through it would be great!
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:18:46 am
Wow!  Really!  Let's do it all now.  Thank You!
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:21:50 am
Got it will buy Road2HardCoreIron.net now.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:24:00 am
Wow, so cool.  Thanks.  Rather spend the money here.  Monday it will be 9 days i have been waiting.  I'll keep FB until I get members
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:28:39 am
Domain is online now and should be pointed to your forum: http://road2hardcoreiron.net/ big companies have issues at some time. They may have some better tech but they don't remember each client.
Title: Paypal for my Sponsors
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:30:22 am
My sponsors may not all pay through paypal.  Some are personal friends.  So I may not need paypal for awhile.  Got to get things running. I'm not sure how much they charge?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:31:31 am
Is there a website I contact if I have issues?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:36:55 am
Is there a website I contact if I have issues?
With which part? The domain may take 24hours to 48 hours to appear if you have a cache. But I can see it already on my end and can visit your site.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:37:33 am
Here is a link to paypal easy to setup and list of their fees.
https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees

If you are mobile your bank may have Zelle which is payment app no fees take up to $2500 per day it goes from bank to bank
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:38:53 am
Hello.  I just clicked on that url and I think web.com created the domain?  Search it.  They have my disclamer?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:42:06 am
This domain for sure http://road2hardcoreiron.net/ goes to your create a forum board.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:46:49 am
So what should I do?  They must of put this website up late sat or sun?  Did you google?  You can see they have it up and running but did not contact me?  I'm lost as what to do?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:49:46 am
Is this you http://www.road2hardcoreiron.com/  If you don't want you have to it. You might be able to cancel with them.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 12:51:13 am
Yes.   green in color. 
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 12:57:46 am
Well if you do not need the site at all I would contact them for a refund saying it was not what you actually needed but that you need a forum instead.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:00:46 am
Ok will they allow me to keep the domain?  Because obvious they must of set it up late sat or today.  I will advise you Monday when I speak to them.  So the domain is connected to this forum or just the website?  I don't want to make any moves and mess anything up?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:08:08 am
The .net domain that I bought is connected to this forum.
You might be able redirect the web.com .com domain to your forum as well.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:13:06 am
I'll call them Monday and see what's going on?  For what I want to do I just can't see how the website will help me?  Now that you set up the domain?  They won't be able to set it up? Is that correct?  They have to tell me it's not available?  Because they told me it was available.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:15:40 am
They setup .com your forum has .net version of domain. You could have both. It really depends on your goals.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:17:17 am
How can I make it one.  Two is confusing?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:18:45 am
If you don't need a general website you can close the web.com then redirect .com to .net forum.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:21:02 am
But then will I be paying for two services?  I don't need website.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:21:46 am
But I don't want to pay for .net and .com?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:26:24 am
domain names are cheap $12 to $15 a year.
But you do not need all the fees from web.com.
You just need the domain name if you want to use the .com which I would advise you keep.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:30:27 am
Ok, I'll see if I can get out of that.  The domain is the .com part? Sorry new at this.  For 10 years they charged me 119.00 isn't that a deal?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:32:40 am
That's over kill but that is good deal for that period of time.
I register most of my domains for 2 to 5 years.
Your .com is registered till Expires on 2028-04-14
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:33:05 am
I'll get back in touch with you Monday after I conference with them.  I'm still unable to upload images from my photos to board.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:37:17 am
I'll get back in touch with you Monday after I conference with them.  I'm still unable to upload images from my photos to board.
What issue are you getting? An error message? What is the file extension?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:38:26 am
How long do I have to keep a domain?    I'll workaround it some way.  I can't pay for both.  Good thing about the net. is that it's paid off.  I'll let you know what I decide Monday.  c
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:39:49 am
It' just said it needs info from me.  when I tried it here?  What info does it need?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:42:20 am
When I try to add a image on my page it just types (img).
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 01:46:33 am
Email me the file at create AT createaforum.com
I haven't see what you have described before. Are you attaching the file to a post?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 01:56:13 am
Yes I was trying to attach a picture to post.  (https://support.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2FRoadto+hardcoreiron&hash=075419887b70d0ddd0db787633fddbbb2dacfeef)This is all I get.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 02:02:07 am
I will contact you Monday my friend.  Have a safe night.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 07:16:48 pm
Hello.  My friend I think I'm going to keep the .com?  If I'm going to cause you any inconvenience I will hold onto the .net for a bit.  But as you mention the .net is best.  I google Http://Road2HardCoreIron. net and nothing is coming up?  Is there anyway you can route the .com to this message board?  I will email you what the image is doing in a few.  I'm still unable to upload pictures.  Do I need to  put a url in anywhere?  When I hit attachments here it takes my pictures?  I don't see an attachment  bar when I post.  I meant to say it's attachments I'm trying add pictures.
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 08:37:30 pm
I would need access to your dns at your domain registration company web.com
Or you can tell them to change the name servers for your .com to ns1.createaforum.com ns2.createaforum.com
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 09:04:42 pm
He said he needs the DNS records or zone records?
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: CreateAForum on April 23, 2018, 09:07:19 pm
Name servers are ns1.createaforum.com and ns2.createaforum.com

If you need a DNS A record point it to the ip of 64.79.105.131
Title: Re: This Stuff is all New to me?
Post by: The big Chicken on April 23, 2018, 09:10:17 pm
Yes.  Thank you.