More Syrup News
Well... I've been working hard over the weekend to get the web site for my cousin cleaned up and updated. It's not yet in production, so no link, but soon it will be and then I'll include one. I've added lots of things - a FAQ that Leslie typed up, and changed the verbage on several pages to be more what she wanted. I've also finally received word from the ISP hosters of their site as to what tools they have that I can take advantage of. Interestingly enough, it's not a really great place to host.
For example, if we wanted to use SSL to get confidential information, then we'd have to get a Certificate from Verisign for $349/yr and then pay the ISP another $120/yr to open up SSL on the box. This, in addition to a $100 set-up fee means that security is a big jump in cost to the site. And frankly I'm not sure it's really needed. What they have now is nothing like what a full-blown eCommerce site is, and I'm not sure how much an eCommerce site is going to boost their sales.
To get a serious site going, it's going to take a lot more money, and that's up to them. So I've explained it to them and we'll see what they think. For now, the site is lookg very nice in development and we're getting close to a move to production.
I've also signed up with easyDNS for the domain TheManFromSPUD.com - something I've really wanted to do for a while. It was very easy, and had it not been for the problems with payment, it would have been exceptionally easy. It looks very easy to use and in a few days I'll be able to move all my machines to this new domain and that will be a real treat.