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Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

06/19/2005 09:37:01 PM · #1

Several years ago I signed up with 1and1.com for a pro account when they were offering 3 years for free. I haven't ever done anything with it and am now looking through the features to see what's all there.

My first question is, what is the difference between these:

Unlimited Domains = Yes
Subdomains........= 5
External Domains..= 20

I know a domain is like butterflysis.com but what are subdomains and external domains. Could someone give me examples?

Also, do you find 1and1.com to be easy to use?

Thanks,
Jen

Tranquil

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/19/2005 09:38:45 PM · #2

A subdomain is something like yourname.butterflysis.com .

I've used 1and1.com and I think that they do a good job.

Lee

cbeller

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

06/19/2005 09:40:44 PM · #3

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

Subdomain = pictures.butterflysis.com
external domain = a domain regsitered somewhere other than 1and1.com

1and1 is alright, but don't ask them for anything, their canned answer is upgrade to a managed server account. When my free period expires, I'll be moving my site.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

06/19/2005 09:41:33 PM · #4

Thanks Lee! So, hypothetically if I had 5 friends who wanted a photo page of their own on my site, I could hook them up with their own links, such as " Lee.butterflysis.com"

Any idea what an external domain is?

Thanks again.

Jen

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

06/19/2005 09:42:25 PM · #5

I'm using 1and1.com to host my site. Unlimited domains means that they don't put a limit on how many domains you can host in your account. You can have up to 5 subdomains on each domain. A subdomain of setzler.net is events.setzler.net for example. I could have 4 more if i wanted. I'm not sure what the external domains are.

Tranquil

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

06/19/2005 09:42:49 PM · #6

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

Thanks Lee! So, hypothetically if I had 5 friends who wanted a photo page of their own on my site, I could hook them up with their own links, such as " Lee.butterflysis.com"
Jen

Yep!!! Hook them up! And i think 1and1 gives e-mail accounts as well. :)

Can't wait to see the site!
Lee

06/19/2005 09:44:49 PM · #7

Originally posted by cbeller:

1and1 is alright, but don't ask them for anything, their canned answer is upgrade to a managed server account. When my free period expires, I'll be moving my site.

Chris, thanks for the heads up. I wrote them once and they did reply quickly. Their answer to my question was to keep my free site for personal use and purchase an e-commerce site in addition. I don't want two different packages.

Who are you looking into getting?

Anyone else have other suggestions?

Edit: Oh, and I meant to say thank you for the explanation.

Message edited by author 2005-06-19 21:46:02.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

06/19/2005 09:47:51 PM · #8

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Thank you John!

Originally posted by Tranquil:

Originally posted by ButterflySis:
Thanks Lee! So, hypothetically if I had 5 friends who wanted a photo page of their own on my site, I could hook them up with their own links, such as " Lee.butterflysis.com"
Jen

Yep!!! Hook them up! And i think 1and1 gives e-mail accounts as well. :)

Can't wait to see the site!
Lee

Whoa...slow down. :-D I don't even have anything created yet! :-) My friend keeps offering my services to people she knows telling them that I'll make them a site...but I keep turning it down because I don't even have a site of my own...or one for my parents' business yet!

Thanks again for the replies!

cbeller

Nikon D300

06/19/2005 09:49:51 PM · #9

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

I am a reseller for //www.siteground.com now. I'm moving all my and my client's sites over there. They give you a lot of control over your account as well as some very good tools.

Message edited by author 2005-06-19 21:53:03.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

06/19/2005 10:28:02 PM · #10

Originally posted by cbeller:

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

Chris, thanks for the heads up. I wrote them once and they did reply quickly. Their answer to my question was to keep my free site for personal use and purchase an e-commerce site in addition. I don't want two different packages.

Who are you looking into getting?

Anyone else have other suggestions?

I am a reseller for //www.siteground.com now. I'm moving all my and my client's sites over there. They give you a lot of control over your account as well as some very good tools.

Chris, once again, thank you. I just visited their site and was instantly greeted by someone in a chat window. I've been asking them some questions. I just may sign up!

Jen

cbeller

Nikon D300

06/19/2005 10:36:06 PM · #11

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

Chris, once again, thank you. I just visited their site and was instantly greeted by someone in a chat window. I've been asking them some questions. I just may sign up!

Jen

Now you see why I've switched. ;-) If you have any specific questions about them, feel free to PM or e-mail me.