I want to start a website which has streaming radio playing 24/7 and with a basic forum attached where requests, pools etc can be made.

I am not at all a coder.. (dont know even HTML, CSS). But i read a lot recently about how CMS makes it all easier for ppl lik me. I can learn/improvise on Photoshop, Flash, but not codes.

 

I need to embed a streaming player(shoutcast), if there is a widget player, then it would be too gud. Then a basic forum attached to it.

Also, some other things like firefox plugin etc would be awesome.

 

Anyway, is there a way i can do it?

Since i dont know how long it would take for me to make it(if i manage to), i want to test the site on my comp before buying host.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

TY

This may help...

 

http://www.yourstation.com/

This may help...

 

http://www.yourstation.com/

 

Thank You.... Although d client base looks very simple.. il look more into it. Is it possible to include a forum into it? or should i create a wordpress page, buddypress with shoutcast plugin?

having had experiance in creating and running a radio back in 2005/6 ill give you some advice:

 

its illegal without a broadcasting license from ppl. Although you can do it without you do run the risk of being sued.

 

Adding forums are dead easy smf, mybb are two free examples. And are pretty easy to manage with their controlls.

 

Youll need mysql databases in your hosting however thats pretty standard nowadays.

 

If you want the radio to be auto play you can use the windows media player script and just point its source at your shoutcast. However youd need to use iframes otherwise it cuts out whem you change pages, unless you use a popout like radio1.

 

It takes time and effort to get it going but it is a laugh.

I don't think i will have legal issues.. becoz il be playing local bands who want to get promoted.

Please tell me do i have to buy a separate hosting for the radio and for the website or i can use one for both.

 

Also, How much hosting will i need for broadcasting at 128 kbps app to about 10 listeners. I kno this is a different question. But any help will be appreciated.

Thank You