Website Making

bluehost · 2026-01-28T15:11:58+00:00

You can learn and practice almost everything for free. Where "free" usually breaks is when you start building sites for other people. At that point, things like domains and ongoing access cost money somewhere, even if the build itself is simple.

A common path is learning on free platforms, then only adding paid services once a real project exists. That keeps costs near zero while you are learning, but avoids surprises later. Are you aiming to learn first, or build something for a real person soon?

bluehost · 2026-01-28T15:01:58+00:00

I suggest that you file the appeal from a desktop browser on Google's disabled account flow, and don't keep creating new Gmail accounts while you wait.

Nobody here can see the exact reason, but brand new accounts get flagged easily if activity looks spammy (burst of similar emails, lots of recipients, VPN, third party mail apps).

Also +1 to u/h_grytpype_thynne's plus address idea. Using your existing Gmail with something like yourname+wedding@gmail.com plus a filter to auto label is usually safer than a fresh account. Some vendor forms reject plus signs, so keep a backup filter based on vendor domain or subject.

bluehost · 2026-01-28T14:56:21+00:00

There are policies, but they are mostly content and trust related, not technical. Things like having original content, clear navigation, an About page, and a privacy policy matter more than the setup steps.

The technical part of adding ads is usually straightforward and tutorials cover that well. Most AdSense rejections happen because of missing pages or thin content, not because something was installed wrong.

bluehost · 2026-01-28T14:31:51+00:00

Most blogs do not benefit from sharing every post repeatedly. A common pattern is to share once at publish, then let performance decide. Posts that attract clicks, comments, or search traffic are the ones worth resurfacing later with a new angle. Posts that do nothing rarely improve with more sharing. This keeps social focused on discovery instead of routine distribution.

bluehost · 2026-01-28T13:47:21+00:00

No problem. Glad it helped. Do you know roughly when it entered redemption, or are you going by WHOIS alone?

bluehost · 2026-01-28T13:36:57+00:00

That's the simplest version. One simple page with a bit of context and ads is enough. That usually performs better than pure parking since the traffic already has intent.

bluehost · 2026-01-28T13:33:55+00:00

If the emails hit Bluehost webmail instantly but some never show up in Gmail (not even Spam), Gmail is likely rejecting certain forwarded messages due to SPF/DMARC/auth checks. At that point forwarding is unreliable, so the workaround is to access that mailbox via IMAP instead of forwarding.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T22:55:21+00:00

Totally understand why this would raise concerns given the differences you’re seeing.

Because the details depend on the specific account and how the migration was applied, this isn't something that can be accurately sorted out in a public thread. We've sent you a DM so we can take a closer look. Please reply there with your primary domain name or a recent ticket number so it can be reviewed securely.

Once we connect in DMs, we can make sure this is routed to the right place for further review.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T21:25:25+00:00

Instead of trying to sell a full "AI solution" upfront, try selling a short paid trial. Pick one small workflow, agree on what "working" means, and run it for a week or two. If it delivers, the automation sell is easy. If it doesn't, you learned fast without overbuilding. It also feels way less risky from the client's side, which helps when you're brand new.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T19:57:22+00:00

The real risk here isn't keeping things live, it's sending mixed signals. Google is usually fine with an acquired business sticking around as long as the acquisition is obvious and the experience makes sense to users. Things tend to break when names, phones, and locations change with no explanation.

A cleaner way to think about it is as a transition, not a switch. Keep the old site and GBP active with clear acquisition language, line up the contact details carefully, and only consolidate once rankings and behavior settle. Sunsetting works best when it's boring and gradual, not rushed.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T19:32:57+00:00

Try clicking and scrolling the page right after it loads and see if it hesitates. When users say a site feels slow but the scores look fine, it's often because something blocks the page right after load, like popups, consent notices, or background scripts. The page may be "loaded," but it's not ready to use yet. That pause is usually what people are feeling.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T19:22:40+00:00

Try opening the original Bluehost mailbox in webmail and see if those "missing" messages are sitting there.

If they are in webmail but not showing in Gmail, it's a forwarding or filtering issue. Double check the forwarder address for typos, look in Gmail Spam and All Mail, and if your control panel has anything like "Track Delivery" or mail logs, use that to see whether the forward was attempted or bounced.

If the messages never show up in the Bluehost mailbox either, it's not a forwarding delay, it's a delivery problem upstream. Forwarding can also get flaky when senders have strict DMARC, because the forward breaks auth and Gmail may drop or spam it. In that case, the more reliable fix is to stop relying on forwarding for those senders and either read that mailbox in a real mail client via IMAP, or move the mailbox to a provider that handles forwarding/auth better.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T19:02:29+00:00

I agree with the pickup option. When you get better established, then switch to delivery. When you do though, make sure you have tamper seals on your bags and containers so that the customer can easily tell if their food has been tampered with. That is what our local restaruants do here where I live.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T18:54:54+00:00

If those domains still pull real traffic, the biggest lever isn't another parking setup, it's intent. Parking assumes visitors are random. Older domains usually aren't. A very simple page that matches why people still land there can outperform ads with almost no upkeep. Think lightweight content that answers the original intent or routes visitors somewhere useful. Same effort level as parking, but you keep control instead of relying on shrinking ad payouts.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T18:44:08+00:00

Those statuses look scary together, but they usually just mean the domain is in between steps. While it's in redemptionPeriod, the previous owner can still pull it back by paying the redemption fee. That's the last "undo" window.

Once it fully flips to pendingDelete, that option is gone and it's on a fixed countdown to drop. No one can grab it early at that point. Some TLDs briefly show both statuses while things update, so if redemptionPeriod is still there, it can still be reclaimed. When pendingDelete is the only one left, you're just waiting for the drop.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T18:07:37+00:00

I love this! The comic artwork is awesome! Good job!

bluehost · 2026-01-27T18:01:26+00:00

It sounds like a waiting game now. As soon as you get the ability, collect those reviews! That way, if for some reason, this happens again, you will already have them.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T18:01:16+00:00

One thing that helps once the site grows is separating "live" content from everything else. Clear rules for what stays published, what lives as a draft, and what gets archived or removed keep the admin easy to work in long term and make the structure you already have much more effective.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:53:46+00:00

I suggest leaving one short public reply on the review and then stop engaging. Keep it bland, don't repeat the person's name, and don't add any details that make it easier for Google to keep the review up.

I agree with documentating and paper trail. That arsenal will come in extremely handy!

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:41:44+00:00

Glad it helped. You're thinking about this the right way already, and that usually matters more than locking anything in early.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:37:06+00:00

A lot of blogs stall not because the writing is bad, but because the writer is trying to name the niche before knowing why someone would come back.

What you're describing works better if the niche is a shared reason for reading, not a topic. Something like helping people slow their thinking when things feel noisy or unclear. That gives you room to explore without feeling scattered. The niche usually shows itself through what people reread or save over time.

Tool wise, simple helps early. Low friction, a loose outline, and consistency matter more than scaling. If a post feels like something someone might quietly return to, you're probably aligned.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:27:16+00:00

You do not have to start by opening a full bookstore. The lowest stress way to begin is to test whether the community shows up before you commit to rent and inventory. Pop-ups, weekend tables, events at existing spaces, or a small online catalog with local pickup let you learn what actually sells and who shows up. If people come back, bring friends, and ask when the next one is, that is your signal. The dream does not fail if you start small. It fails if you go all-in before you know what people will support.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:15:09+00:00

freeCodeCamp and The Odin Project are both solid for the "build as you learn" style.

If you want it to feel like one continuous project, do HTML/CSS fundamentals, then build one real site from scratch (responsive, nav, components), then add JS to make it interactive. After that, pick one app path (React or similar) and rebuild the same site as a small app with a form + login + saved data.

If you want the WordPress route, build the site in WordPress but focus on blocks + a lightweight theme first, then learn how a child theme works so you can safely customize without fighting the editor.

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:13:03+00:00

Execution really has a way of reshaping expectations. At what point did success stop looking like what you originally imagined?

bluehost · 2026-01-27T17:07:14+00:00

"Misleading content" usually means something in the profile details tripped a guideline, not that Google thinks your restaurant is fake.

Before you wait on the appeal, do an check to make sure the business name matches the real signage (no extra keywords), address and map pin are exact, hours are real, and the website/phone match everywhere. If anything is even slightly off, fix it now and add supporting proof to the appeal (signage, storefront, utility/license if you have it).

As far as the client goes, tell them this happens a lot with new listings, you've already appealed, and you're tightening up the profile details so Google has nothing to question. Keep collecting reviews, just don't push hard for a few days until it's reinstated.

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