I want to create a website to share personal project work, what options exist? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: matrixofdynamism
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 03:08:17 am
content: I want to have a website where I can share the project work that I have carried out. At most it will consist of text, images and perhaps link to youtube videos with a list of the projects on the side.As an example thehttp://www.hobbyelectronics.net/electronics-blogis actually very close to what I want, quit sufficient actually.The problem is, I have no web design experience and just want a simple solution that I am sure will not require me to understand the art of website design. So, if anyone knows about any simple solutions, please let me know.Thanks.

author: trophosphere
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 03:20:43 am
content: Web design knowledge is necessary if you want to have your own website and don't want to go the route of paying someone to maintain it for you. If you are willing to learn a few things then I would suggest using a content management system such asWordPress. There are thousands of templates available and most of the setup (as far as writing stuff/inserting links/formatting) is all "What you see is what you get". You rarely would have to drop in code/nity-grity unless you want something unique/specific or something breaks. As far as installation of WordPress goes, many hosting sites have nearly automated scripts set up that takes care of the majority of the hard work.

author: RoGeorge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 03:26:52 am
content: Try wordpress.com, or some other blogging platform.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 03:45:46 am
content: https://pages.github.com/may also be a good option for a smallish blog.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 04:09:20 am
content: weebly, wordpress, they are all decent options. I don't see you needing anything other than a basic blog and/or website. Weebly has features like forums and whatnot.

author: TiN
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2017, 12:40:57 pm
content: I use redmine tracker for that purpose. It's not that hard to get going, there are some 3rd-party packages around which include everything ready to deploy.Benefit of this way instead of blogging engine is that you have items tracking, you can split your project to many subtasks, allow other people to contribute and track the work in progress.It also does have integrated wiki pages, schedule and time accounting, roadmap and news modules. So pretty handy for most of programming/hardware and maker projects, I'd say.And you can run it on your own machine/server so you don't depend on mars weather of cloud-whatever owner one-bad-day wish to shutdown the service.

author: boffin
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 06, 2017, 07:00:06 pm
content: Wordpress is pretty straightforward if you have a host that deals with the setup for you. I deal with dreamhost, and it's a one click install. From there updates/etc are automatic

author: jacklee
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2017, 07:24:46 am
content: You may try wordpress, which is no need any code. Just some plugs can fits your need.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 08, 2017, 08:40:08 am
content: Get a $5/month web host that has Wordpress as a single click install option (most do) and just use Wordpress. It has everything you need, and pretty easy to use and change the look and feel of yourself.That what the website you linked to uses I think.Get your own URL instead of using Wordpress.com, looks much more professional and you get a proper email address etc.

author: mark03
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2020, 04:58:51 pm
content: Quote from: RainbowStalin on April 09, 2020, 04:20:25 pmTo the extent that SEO works, it is unethical,by definition. SEO has the goal of making your content rank higher in search engines than it would on the merits alone. This must come at the expense of someone else's content.(I guess there is "SEO lite" which mostly involves having a consultant help you define your site's metadata. As long as no one is gaming the system, it's fine, but who needs a specialist for this?)---Since no one mentioned static site generators, I'll give a shout out to tools like Nikola (there are many others). If you are proficient in one of the high level / scripting languages like Python, Ruby, etc. then you can find a static site generator tool in that language and use it to "compile" a set of markdown text documents into a web site. If you'd rather not deal with that, I agree Wordpress is easier, and the fact that it's a heavy, bloated mess is mostly "somebody else's problem" since you're not the one hosting it. It gets the job done.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2020, 03:54:27 am
content: Or, you can go the DIY route.* Think of a domain name (that isn't already registered.)* Register it via one of the cheap registrars.* Find a web hosting service. Ideally that provides a full Unix server, with Cpanel or other such command interface.* Write and test your pages in minimalist html and css on your own PC.* Use FTP to upload them to the server.This way is actually pretty simple. No real difference in learning curve to using auto-generators, plus you get total control and all the perks. Multiple email addresses, FTP, storage, site access statistics, blocking, etc.I hesitate to offer my own site as an example of anything, but here's part of it:http://everist.org/NobLog/index.htmI've never bothered to implement any active content management, reader comments, etc. Keeps maintenance to zero.Not updated lately. 2020 has been a sh*t. Including my wife's illness and passing away in Sept.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2020, 05:39:21 am
content: This thread was bought up again by a spammer, but thought I'd add something. The best project website I've seen is by a friend of mind. He has documented every personal design and work project (where possible) since 1990, but hasn't updated since 2017. But wow, nearly 30 years of projects:http://srkhdesigns.com/I don't even have photos or any info of most of the stuff I've worked on

author: DrG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2020, 02:27:37 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2020, 05:39:21 amReally nice archive! Reminds me so much of a publications, presentations, tech reports and book chapters section on a scientist's CV - except you actually see them. Very little to argue with if he references the site on a one page resume!Loving the 1991 6502 wiringhttp://srkhdesigns.com/Gatekeeper6502.html

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2020, 07:38:11 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2020, 05:39:21 amWhat's your policy there -- delete the account right away, or wait until they add the spam link to their post in two or three days?I wonder whether those spammers realize how obvious their behavior is. First-time poster, brings up an old thread, makes a short, out-of-context post, waits a couple days before adding his link...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 31, 2020, 12:18:46 am
content: Quote from: ebastler on October 30, 2020, 07:38:11 pmThe post is deleted and the account banned. In this case a legit user replied and continued the thread.