Choosing a free/ low cost web Builder- need advice/ recommendations

[ice]

Hi Guys

I have just reached the stage where I would like to setup a website and wanted to get an idea of what builder you all use (if you created your own). I want something that doesn’t lag terribly, and is relatively user friendly. I did a google search of the top 10 free web-builders and the most common returns seemed to be wix, weebly and bluevoda plus a few others that I didn’t look into. What have you all had success using?

Thanks in advance

-Imogen

[Sobriquet]

I have used lots of freebie websites and 2 paid ones. The first paid one was a shocker, worse than any ofthe freebies. The problem with some free websotes is that they will operate just fine for a little while then just go offline. Others will change the conditions etc.

Easy cheap (for australia) to buy your url http://australianwebsites.com/

To choose a web host http://www.freehostsfinder.com has reviews and latest uptime listed

I have recently purchased a very inexpensive site at webhostingworld.net and so far so good.

To build my site I use dreamweaver and in the past I have used frontpage but there are heaps of template sites and some of the hosts have web building software. If you are looking for flash albums etc there are template sites and they are pretty easy if you watch their video help. www.wix.com might be a good place to start with free photography / art specific sites and you won't need your own url.
Good luck!

[etherial]

Hey Imogen I use Microsoft Frontpage 2003 still which is pretty good and I've managed to get by with it for years now but it does give me the @#$@s at times so I've been looking for a new one too.

[griffljg]

I have periodically played with jAlbum It is written in Java and runs under most operating systems.