The Mudcat is so full of knowledgeable, multi-talented, innovative people I can't imagine a subject that wouldn't have its experts right here, so this is where I'll start. I know a number of you have web sites, but I have no idea how you went about creating one.

I need to start a blog. Maybe someday I will need a website but at this moment I think my choice is a blog. I want interactive options.

So. I know nuthin'. I've done some online reading so I know some terms but that is about it.

My primary purpose is to track a couple of musical groups as they go on tour. I want to be able to post that So-and-So will be at the SO -and- SO in Such and Such a town or region on Such-and-Such a date, give the cost at the door and the CDs they have done, then follow with some promotional information about them and where they are headed next.

In addition to the music tracking, I will do the standard thing, naturally. I like to write so I expect I'll keep it up to date and hope to keep it lively. I will also post photos and links to other sites.

I've been reading about domain names- which is pretty basic stuff â€" but I'm stumped even there. I realize it needs to be kept short so that it will attract traffic but how in the world do a couple of words or a short phrase develop punch?

Now I realize it may be a no-no to ask for help on such a matter â€" but maybe you can think of it more like just being a discussion and let me pick up bits and pieces of helpful stuff?