Requirements for hosting locally on a computer?
An HTML editor that can handle:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
While it is possible to use notepad (you'll need to be an advanced coder) it's best to use an HTML Editor. Free ones are great to start with, after which we suggest purchasing a premium version.
Our first choice would be WeBuilder from Blumentals Software. WeBuilder offers 30 free uses before requiring an upgrade to the premium version.
Our second choice would be the HTML Editor from CoffeeCup. There are both free and premium versions; the latter is less expensive than the one above.
Requirements for publishing on the web
An HTML editor as described above
A web server for hosting
A domain name
An FTP client
A policies & cookies page *
A cookie script *
Getting your website indexed in Google, Bing & Yahoo
The following applies to all websites globally.
You will need:
An XML Sitemap in the root folder
A Google Search Console account for submitting your website
A Bing Web Masters account for submitting your website
Contact Forms
While it is possible to have a contact form with no security we do not supply them. Email addresses will be compromised.
Choose from a form with CAPTCHA or with reCAPTCHA
Our contact forms have the option of being supplied with an Admin Panel for management of received form data.
The Admin Panel package is available as an add-on for a one-time fee of just £60.00 and can be purchased from within our code library for paid subscribers.
If you want just the contact form as a standalone option there is no extra charge.
Please note: We are unable to offer support from third party suppliers.
Our contact forms have been tested and they work perfectly if all setup procedures are followed and all of the settings are correct.
You will need:
MySQL Database
An email address, preferably on the server
A noreply@... email address, preferably on the server
SMTP Host Name
SMTP Host User
SMTP Host Password
Encryption type - SSL or TLS
SMTP Port Number - usually 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
If you want use TLS with Port No. 587 (recommended) ensure it is enabled in your server control panel
Your hosting company will be able to supply you with the correct SMTP info. Get them to make sure the DNS settings are correct if using an email address on your server.
Please note
* To keep within the law, both a suitable cookie script and a policies page need to be used on all UK websites.
Release date: 1 April, 2025.
