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i have created my own site, but need some help to host it it contains flash object, and i aslo want to know were to see beautiful logos and icons to add on my site.

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Short update and practical checklist for a Flash-era site (thread started 2004). wanted hosting plus icons; , and already raised good points about Flash and hosting choices. Important context: Adobe ended Flash Player support on December 31, 2020 and major browsers block it, so running SWF as a primary UI is no longer a long‑term option. Migration to modern web standards (Canvas, WebGL, SVG + JavaScript) is the recommended path; for archival/legacy content, an emulator like Ruffle can help preserve SWFs. (adobe.com)

Hosting checklist (practical items to verify): SFTP/SSH access, HTTPS (TLS), automated backups, sufficient monthly bandwidth and file quota, and clear control over MIME types and caching. Make sure the server sends correct Content-Type headers (and consider X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff) so browsers handle assets predictably. Example Apache snippet to set a SWF MIME type and cache policy: 

# .htaccess example (Apache)
AddType application/x-shockwave-flash .swf
<IfModule mod_expires.c>
  ExpiresActive On
  ExpiresByType application/x-shockwave-flash "access plus 1 month"
  ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 month"
</IfModule>

Verify headers and caching with browser devtools or an HTTP checker. (developer.mozilla.org)

Logos & icons: prefer SVG for logos and UI icons (scales cleanly, accessible, editable). Use curated icon packs or licensed collections rather than random downloads; always check the license and attribution requirements. Optimize SVGs (remove metadata, simplify paths) so they stay small and consistent across the site. (developer.mozilla.org)

UX/business notes tied to earlier replies: echoing , “everything free” can erode trust—clarify which services are free, which are paid, and show real samples or a portfolio. From ’s point on hosting, reliability and support matter more than the cheapest price. Priorities: clear service pages, consistent templates/branding, fast assets, and simple analytics to track what’s working.

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Flash is client-side, which means that you don't need support for a server-side language or database such as PHP or MySQL. I would check out the DaniWeb web hosting forum and see if you could find a decent shared hosting provider - it will probably run you anywhere from $5 to $25, depending upon your specific needs and the amount of traffic your site receives.

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I host all my stuff with www.page-zone.com. I've had sites with them for several years and I think they do a good service. Plus its only about 4.95/month.

Are you newbie, if so we need to get you a domain and show you how to get started with all this.

-B

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I just built a site and I need help from other web designer on how I can Improve on the site maybe if there is anything I can do to increase my traffic.the site is at . i intend to provide free web services to my visitors. need help urgently.

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I just built a site and I need help from other web designer on how I can Improve on the site maybe if there is anything I can do to increase my traffic.the site is at . i intend to provide free web services to my visitors. need help urgently.

Zlimjo --

No offense but I'm trying to figure out what services you actually provide... if I went to this website as a paying customer, I would probably be turned off pretty quickly.

First of all - do you want to offer everything (or a lot of things) free? Free has no value in the minds of consumers. If I know someone is doing something for free for me, I don't have confidence that they're putting in a decent effort. On the other hand if I pay a fair amount for a service, I expect good results.

Each of the pages of your website go to some other page that looks entirely different - most of them look like an entirely different company. If you're advertising services to help create "solid, consistent powerhouses" - you're going to want your site to be the first example of that - and I don't think it is right now. Pages need to be consistent with look, feel, style, content, etc.

I guess I just don't get a really good feel for what you're trying to do with this site.

Good luck,
2ndPlatform

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