# How do you build a site using RoR on a Godaddy hosting server? **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [August 20, 2008, 1:04am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329 "2008-08-20T01:04:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 1:04am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329/1 "2008-08-20T01:04:26Z")
I am completely new to the world of Ruby on Rails. I come from a strong HTML/Javascript/CSS background and have development experience with DotNetNuke and Joomla and little in Drupal. I have been looking for a good book to start diving into RoR. I have a bunch of hosting accounts with Godaddy to test my skills on and was wondering if there is a tutorial to get started for RoR using Godaddy hosting services. All links and books that can be helpful, feel free to post. Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 4:36am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329/2 "2008-08-20T04:36:49Z")
Godaddy has a deluxe and premium linux plan that have Ruby on Rails w/ FASTCGI as a feature… Rails is very easy that way and if you setup rails correctly on your environment this is all you need: rails my\_app cd my\_app ruby script/server Go to url [http://localhost:3000/](http://localhost:3000/) No need for a server before you have more experience… ---
**Author:** ![dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329/3 "2008-08-20T12:36:35Z")
> **[Ruby on Rails Screencasts - RailsCasts](http://railscasts.com/)** > > Short Ruby on Rails screencasts containing tips, tricks and tutorials. Great for both novice and experienced web developers. I find seeing things better to start off than reading 10 chapters… (reading becomes the only way afterwards, so enjoy your video time 😉 On Aug 19, 11:36 pm, “Danny P.” [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) ---
**Author:** ![dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329/4 "2008-08-20T14:33:45Z")
Thanks, I will check this site out. Sent from my iPhone ---
**Author:** ![dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329/5 "2008-08-20T14:31:24Z")
Good to know, thanks for that valuable bit of information. Sent from my iPhone ---
**Author:** ![dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@dep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-you-build-a-site-using-ror-on-a-godaddy-hosting-server/146329/6 "2008-08-20T16:31:34Z")
Just so you know getting a rails app up and running on a Godaddy account is a pain in the #!@. I originally tried to get my app up and running on Godaddy and after zero support from the phone help center and sketchy tutorials on how to get thing accomplished I cancelled my account and signed up with A Small Orange instead who are very helpful in getting your ror app up and running. [http://www.asmallorange.com/](http://www.asmallorange.com/)