How do I get a simple, inexpensive website started?

Question

I'm looking to set up a simple, classifieds-type website started as inexpensively as possible... Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Check out Yahoo's Sitebuilder.  I use it.  It's very easy to use, you build your own website, they register the domain name, they host it and they can market it for you, all for a very small amount of money.  Check it out.

Answer 2

When I was looking for good quality free web templates, I found a lot of c**p but I also discovered some real gems... The 'best of the best' are at the source link below.

Take a look, you'll find some really cool templates and themes for all types of sites such as html, css, flash, wordpress, joomla and more.

You may see something that catches your eye.

Answer 3

You can get a free website with Microsoft Office Live Small Business - http://tinyurl.com/olsbfree . It has a free design tool that allows you to create web pages without coding. It has 500mb of web space and no ads. MS is giving a free domain name for the 1st year.  

Answer 4

Go to www.HotScripts.com and find a script that has the features you're looking for. I would recommend a PHP script because it's the easiest to deal with. Buy a domain and hosting and set it up.If you want a custom look hire a web designer off GetAFreelancer.com or Guru.com.