I like the second idea, rcvane. I just visited a website that when you type in their url it takes you to, domainname.net/interim, for exammple. And then explains that they’re redoing their site but you can view their current site, by clicking on a link.
So for something like that, it seems it would be better to use a directory than. Thanks.
EDIT: I tried using the bluehost installation creating directory. Example: mysite.com/wordpress. But clicking on the new url just brings an error.