A website with personal user data

by Kristisummer Nov 15, 2010 4:53PM PST

I have my web address (Go Daddy) & I started a web page (wix.com), but then I found out the website does not allow for personal user data. How can I make a website where people can register with my site and have their own page?

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Re: website with personal data

by Kees_B Forum moderator Nov 15, 2010 5:11PM PST

That needs programming. I'd start with downloading and studying php and mysql. Then see if your host allows you to host your new site there.

You might be able to find a complete open source site somewhere that suites your needs or only needs minor adjustments. That's faster than programming yourself from scratch.

Kees

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HELP

by Kristisummer Nov 16, 2010 12:31AM PST

Thank you so much for that info, but I have no idea what any if that means. LOL I will start looking it up now, but can you break it down for a newbie or give me a specif site to look up?

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Re: php mysql

by Kees_B Forum moderator Nov 16, 2010 4:53AM PST

Although there are a lot of other tools, the php-mysql combination is commonly used.

Just one link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=php+mysql&x=0&y=0
Most IT students will be able to build an acceptable interactive website with these tools in their second year. It certainly isn't something you learn in a few days.

Kees

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Depending on your needs

by Sovereign Forum moderator Nov 16, 2010 6:55AM PST

there many existing content management systems that have such functionality, such as Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla, etc.

Those are self-hosted, so you will need to get a host that let's you install custom software and then I suggest you read about which one meets the requirements you have. You can install all three and test them out. All of them are also free to download and install.

~Sovereign

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