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How to create a downloadable website

Mar 24, 2007 7:31AM PDT

Im looking to set up a small business, where people will need to download audio files. I will be charging so will need a pay system. Although I use the internet a lot I have no idea where to even start with something like this.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks
James

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Go to www.chainreactionweb.com
Mar 24, 2007 9:02AM PDT

They have starter packages that we use... www.chainreactionweb.com hosts and sets you up with store software... Sal is the owner and also has been very good to us with tech support... More information on the store software at www.creloaded.com

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Where to start
Mar 24, 2007 3:09PM PDT

Hi James - You'll need a web hosting plan with a lot of disk space and bandwidth. Since your product is going to be audio files. As far as setting up your shopping cart system to have downloads as products, downloadable files are handled as product attributes. It's all in setting up the attributes of your products and pointing to the file in your "/download folder". It may sound complicated but it isn't as much when you have the shopping chart software in front of you. I'd recommend Lunarpages web hosting because they have tons of free and easy to use web developement software with their hosting plans. Including (just to name a few): site builders, website templates, and everything you will need to setup your shopping cart system. If you do end up going with lunarpages you can get $27 off with this coupon code: Save27 - Plus if you sign up through this site: http://www.hostingplanrebates.com you will get a $50 lunarpages rebate

I hope this info helps you. Post more questions. I'll check back. Best of Luck!