In Feburary 2016 28,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 28,
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Sonntag, 28. Februar 2016
Samstag, 27. Februar 2016
Top User Friendly Web HostsIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
GoDaddy has been around since 1997, and it is now the largest registrar (400 million domain names) in the world. It also provides one of the most affordable ways to set up a website. It manages three times the names of its nearest competitor. Its success is largely due to the fun and friendly customer relations. GoDaddy will deal with you at your level of expertise and are patient about helping customers set up new accounts. Customers are fiercely loyal. GoDaddy has been part of some interesting controversies such as refusing to cooperate with Chinese authorities about gathering information about GoDaddy customers. GoDaddy has been known to fine (or terminate) customers for spamming or other inappropriate behavior.
InMotion
InMotion is a more business-oriented hosting service. It is excellent if you want to rent a server of any size. It also provides affordable personal domains and excellent technical service and customer help. Some people like its more conservative, less controversial approach to hosting. Almost all billing is monthly, which is perfect for launching new experimental businesses. InMotion is also compatible with everything you will probably need: php, perl, python, mySQL.
FatCow
FatCow is on just about every top 10 list. It may not be the absolute best in some particular category, but it is usually second or third. FatCow is famous for advertising that its entire operation is powered by wind technology. It is generally regarded as a user friendly and socially conscious company and offers a lot of specials, tools, tutorials and contact methods--some people say too many. It also features excellent help for setting up your first website.
In Feburary 2016 27,
GoDaddy has been around since 1997, and it is now the largest registrar (400 million domain names) in the world. It also provides one of the most affordable ways to set up a website. It manages three times the names of its nearest competitor. Its success is largely due to the fun and friendly customer relations. GoDaddy will deal with you at your level of expertise and are patient about helping customers set up new accounts. Customers are fiercely loyal. GoDaddy has been part of some interesting controversies such as refusing to cooperate with Chinese authorities about gathering information about GoDaddy customers. GoDaddy has been known to fine (or terminate) customers for spamming or other inappropriate behavior.
InMotion
InMotion is a more business-oriented hosting service. It is excellent if you want to rent a server of any size. It also provides affordable personal domains and excellent technical service and customer help. Some people like its more conservative, less controversial approach to hosting. Almost all billing is monthly, which is perfect for launching new experimental businesses. InMotion is also compatible with everything you will probably need: php, perl, python, mySQL.
FatCow
FatCow is on just about every top 10 list. It may not be the absolute best in some particular category, but it is usually second or third. FatCow is famous for advertising that its entire operation is powered by wind technology. It is generally regarded as a user friendly and socially conscious company and offers a lot of specials, tools, tutorials and contact methods--some people say too many. It also features excellent help for setting up your first website.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Donnerstag, 25. Februar 2016
How to Start a Closeout Overstock BusinessIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Write up a business plan identifying how much you can afford to invest in your business. A pallet of overstock merchandise may range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the type of goods you're interested in selling. In addition to the merchandise, you'll need a method of storing and transporting it (if you don't intend to have someone else drop ship), as well as funds for a website, permits, licenses and marketing.
Obtain a sales tax permit and register your business. Some wholesalers may not work with you otherwise.
Do your homework. Create an account on eBay.com. Once registered, peruse completed listings to get an idea of popular brand names and what they typically sell for. Visit related forums to conduct market research on customers likely to buy the kind of merchandise you intend to sell. Check out online product reviews and prices of merchandise that you are considering investing in. Visit discount stores like Big Lots to compare prices against overstock merchandise that you're looking to resell.
Find a location for your merchandise, if you don't intend to utilize drop shipping. This may be a large garage or spare room within your home or a small warehouse.
Find suppliers. Contact manufacturers and national and local retailers directly to inquire about liquidations, overstock, off season or discontinued merchandise and shelf pulls. Start with companies listed on Overstock.com and other closeout websites. Compare online liquidators and wholesale suppliers by reviewing their 'About Us' pages and customer reviews. Note how long each liquidator has been in business and their return policies. Many liquidators will drop ship. If you lack storage space, this may be a better option. Always pay with a secure payment method such as a credit card or Paypal.com.
Purchase a domain and website for your closeout overstock business. (See Resources for a list of web hosting companies.) Your web host should provide you with a number of free templates, marketing tools, 24-hour customer service and tutorials to help you design a relevant and catchy site that can garner traffic. Begin building your website by importing high quality images of your overstock merchandise and thorough descriptions for each item. You may be able to get stock photos from the manufacturer or retailer. Detail your return policy and your commitment to customer satisfaction.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Write up a business plan identifying how much you can afford to invest in your business. A pallet of overstock merchandise may range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the type of goods you're interested in selling. In addition to the merchandise, you'll need a method of storing and transporting it (if you don't intend to have someone else drop ship), as well as funds for a website, permits, licenses and marketing.
Obtain a sales tax permit and register your business. Some wholesalers may not work with you otherwise.
Do your homework. Create an account on eBay.com. Once registered, peruse completed listings to get an idea of popular brand names and what they typically sell for. Visit related forums to conduct market research on customers likely to buy the kind of merchandise you intend to sell. Check out online product reviews and prices of merchandise that you are considering investing in. Visit discount stores like Big Lots to compare prices against overstock merchandise that you're looking to resell.
Find a location for your merchandise, if you don't intend to utilize drop shipping. This may be a large garage or spare room within your home or a small warehouse.
Find suppliers. Contact manufacturers and national and local retailers directly to inquire about liquidations, overstock, off season or discontinued merchandise and shelf pulls. Start with companies listed on Overstock.com and other closeout websites. Compare online liquidators and wholesale suppliers by reviewing their 'About Us' pages and customer reviews. Note how long each liquidator has been in business and their return policies. Many liquidators will drop ship. If you lack storage space, this may be a better option. Always pay with a secure payment method such as a credit card or Paypal.com.
Purchase a domain and website for your closeout overstock business. (See Resources for a list of web hosting companies.) Your web host should provide you with a number of free templates, marketing tools, 24-hour customer service and tutorials to help you design a relevant and catchy site that can garner traffic. Begin building your website by importing high quality images of your overstock merchandise and thorough descriptions for each item. You may be able to get stock photos from the manufacturer or retailer. Detail your return policy and your commitment to customer satisfaction.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Sonntag, 14. Februar 2016
How to Measure Traffic on GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 14,
In Feburary 2016 14,
Open your Web browser. Type your website's address followed by forward slash and the word 'stats.' For instance, www.example.com/stats. Just replace the word 'example' with your domain name.
Enter your password. The password will be the same GoDaddy password that you use for your hosting account.
Review your statistics. GoDaddy provides all hosting customers with raw data. You may need to purchase a site analytic plan through GoDaddy in order to understand the data or to organize it better.
Log in to your account manager at GoDaddy to view traffic results in a different platform. Click 'Launch' next to the account you want to use if you have more than one.
Go to the 'Statistics' menu and choose 'Traffic Logs.' You will be able to view your hosting account's traffic logs, including all requests for your website.
In Feburary 2016 14,
Open your Web browser. Type your website's address followed by forward slash and the word 'stats.' For instance, www.example.com/stats. Just replace the word 'example' with your domain name.
Enter your password. The password will be the same GoDaddy password that you use for your hosting account.
Review your statistics. GoDaddy provides all hosting customers with raw data. You may need to purchase a site analytic plan through GoDaddy in order to understand the data or to organize it better.
Log in to your account manager at GoDaddy to view traffic results in a different platform. Click 'Launch' next to the account you want to use if you have more than one.
Go to the 'Statistics' menu and choose 'Traffic Logs.' You will be able to view your hosting account's traffic logs, including all requests for your website.
In Feburary 2016 14,
Donnerstag, 11. Februar 2016
About Microsoft Web HostingIn Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
While Microsoft's web hosting is free, users are limited to a specific group of design templates. Images can be uploaded and text can be pasted into the template. Site owners log in through a secure website and access a control panel. The control panel includes the web design tools, site traffic reports and management functions for e-mail.
Features
Microsoft's web hosting comes with 500MB of server space, which is superior to most paid web services. There is an e-commerce add-on feature, which provides a shopping cart and secure site with 128-bit secure socket layering, or SSL. Domain hosting is also provided for $14.95 per year. Without a registered domain, customers are assigned a
.live.com address.
Email Accounts
With the web hosting comes access to 100 e-mail addresses for the company. These accounts include advertising on the webmail portal and in the footer of incoming mail messages to the mail client. Customers can pay $19.95 per year to remove the ads with the premium mail add-on. As part of the premium mail, users receive full e-mail, contacts and calendar synchronization with Microsoft Outlook. Since e-mail runs through Microsoft Live, virus protection and SPAM filtering services are included.
E-Commerce
The product's e-commerce capabilities feature a robust, database-driven architecture. With a capacity to catalog 10,000 items, business owners can manage product descriptions, set up sales tax tables, shipping and handling programs and inventory. The e-commerce tools also feature eBay integration, permitting business owners to offer products on their own store and on the online auction site.
Document Manager
One feature of the web hosting product is a document manager. This allows central storage of critical documents and manages versions so that the most up-to-date file is available to employees. While the document manager is primarily an internal tool, it has a feature to password protect and release files online. This would allow potential customers to pick up sales proposals or upload files in return.
In Feburary 2016 11,
While Microsoft's web hosting is free, users are limited to a specific group of design templates. Images can be uploaded and text can be pasted into the template. Site owners log in through a secure website and access a control panel. The control panel includes the web design tools, site traffic reports and management functions for e-mail.
Features
Microsoft's web hosting comes with 500MB of server space, which is superior to most paid web services. There is an e-commerce add-on feature, which provides a shopping cart and secure site with 128-bit secure socket layering, or SSL. Domain hosting is also provided for $14.95 per year. Without a registered domain, customers are assigned a
.live.com address.
Email Accounts
With the web hosting comes access to 100 e-mail addresses for the company. These accounts include advertising on the webmail portal and in the footer of incoming mail messages to the mail client. Customers can pay $19.95 per year to remove the ads with the premium mail add-on. As part of the premium mail, users receive full e-mail, contacts and calendar synchronization with Microsoft Outlook. Since e-mail runs through Microsoft Live, virus protection and SPAM filtering services are included.
E-Commerce
The product's e-commerce capabilities feature a robust, database-driven architecture. With a capacity to catalog 10,000 items, business owners can manage product descriptions, set up sales tax tables, shipping and handling programs and inventory. The e-commerce tools also feature eBay integration, permitting business owners to offer products on their own store and on the online auction site.
Document Manager
One feature of the web hosting product is a document manager. This allows central storage of critical documents and manages versions so that the most up-to-date file is available to employees. While the document manager is primarily an internal tool, it has a feature to password protect and release files online. This would allow potential customers to pick up sales proposals or upload files in return.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Samstag, 6. Februar 2016
How to Start an Online Nutritional Supplement BusinessIn Feburary 2016 06,
In Feburary 2016 06,
Apply for a business license to start an online nutritional supplement business. Contact your local county clerk's office or Small Business Administration office for business licensing information. Apply for an Employer Identification Number through the Internal Revenue Service. Use this number when filing tax and other business documents with state and federal agencies. Apply for a sales tax number through your state's department of revenue to accept sales tax from customers. Register your nutritional supplement business with your state's secretary of state's office to form a corporation, limited liability company or partnership. Purchase home-based business insurance to cover the costs of a lawsuit or settlement.
Create a home office large enough to store nutritional products, such as vitamins, weight loss drinks and powders and nutritional additives if shipping directly to customers, store files and invoices. Purchase bookkeeping and invoicing software to track customer orders, invoices and business earnings.
Create a website for customers to place orders for nutritional supplement products. Include photos, product descriptions and prices. Write informative articles about health, wellness and everyday living to keep customers interested in your website. Research web-hosting companies to choose one that is reputable and affordable. Web-hosting companies provide space online for your website.
Purchase nutritional supplement products to sell online from nutritional supplement and wellness companies and wholesale supplement vendors. Contact a nutritional supplement wholesale dealer to take orders for online if you don't want to be involved in invoicing and shipping items to customers. When customers visit your website and place an order, the order is filled by the wholesale dealer. You are then paid by the dealer.
Market your supplement website online and off by listing your business in business directories. Attend health fairs, health and wellness trade shows and medical conferences to hand out fliers and business cards. Create an online newsletter to share health and medical news with customers. Use social media websites such as Twitter to communicate with customers.
In Feburary 2016 06,
Apply for a business license to start an online nutritional supplement business. Contact your local county clerk's office or Small Business Administration office for business licensing information. Apply for an Employer Identification Number through the Internal Revenue Service. Use this number when filing tax and other business documents with state and federal agencies. Apply for a sales tax number through your state's department of revenue to accept sales tax from customers. Register your nutritional supplement business with your state's secretary of state's office to form a corporation, limited liability company or partnership. Purchase home-based business insurance to cover the costs of a lawsuit or settlement.
Create a home office large enough to store nutritional products, such as vitamins, weight loss drinks and powders and nutritional additives if shipping directly to customers, store files and invoices. Purchase bookkeeping and invoicing software to track customer orders, invoices and business earnings.
Create a website for customers to place orders for nutritional supplement products. Include photos, product descriptions and prices. Write informative articles about health, wellness and everyday living to keep customers interested in your website. Research web-hosting companies to choose one that is reputable and affordable. Web-hosting companies provide space online for your website.
Purchase nutritional supplement products to sell online from nutritional supplement and wellness companies and wholesale supplement vendors. Contact a nutritional supplement wholesale dealer to take orders for online if you don't want to be involved in invoicing and shipping items to customers. When customers visit your website and place an order, the order is filled by the wholesale dealer. You are then paid by the dealer.
Market your supplement website online and off by listing your business in business directories. Attend health fairs, health and wellness trade shows and medical conferences to hand out fliers and business cards. Create an online newsletter to share health and medical news with customers. Use social media websites such as Twitter to communicate with customers.
In Feburary 2016 06,
Donnerstag, 4. Februar 2016
What Is Domain Hosting?In Feburary 2016 04,
In Feburary 2016 04,
Domain hosting, also known as website hosting or DNS hosting, can best be described this way: if a website is a home, and a web address is the street address, then a domain host is the land a home sits on.
Domain hosting is an Internet service provided by a DNS (Domain Name System) server. The DNS server, in simple terms, is a large capacity computer that stores files. It is connected to the Internet, where web surfers can access the files, including the web pages, that make up a website. When a domain name is purchased, it and the domain server that will host the site is registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), who in turn ensures that anyone who types in the domain is directed to the correct server.
Most small to mid-size websites are hosted on virtual servers. A virtual server may host more than one website, and shares its space and resources among those sites. The only drawback to that situation occurs when there is unusually high traffic to one of the websites on the server. That traffic may slow down access to the other websites on the server.
Dedicated DNS Servers
Unlike a virtual DNS server, a dedicated DNS server is set aside by the hosting provider to host a single website and all associated files. This ensures that the server only has to deal with traffic to their own website, and nothing else. This is often the best choice for large companies, who do not want to share server speed and resources with other websites.
Reliability
Because there are varying degrees of quality among computer servers, there are varying degrees of reliability and service among providers. Before deciding which domain hosting provider will host a website, an owner should research the reputation and guarantees associated with a domain hosting provider.
Customer complaints towards a company are easy to find via Internet searches. In particular, avoid companies whose customers complain about busy or down servers. Older servers often crash or get congested with too much traffic, especially with today's high speed Internet access. Some domain hosting providers promise 100 percent 'up' time, because they have backup servers that will keep your website online if the primary server goes down. Beware of new hosting providers that 'pop up' overnight offering low prices. They could easily fold, leaving a website owner with a website that is offline. There are a number of hosting providers to choose from that have strong track records of service.
Purchasing DNS Hosting
A number of companies offer domain hosting services. These services are often bundled with domain registration and design, offering a website owner a 'one stop' source for all of their needs. However, an owner should beware that these 'bundles' are often priced much higher, and the same services purchased separately could result in large savings.
A website owner can even purchase the services separately from different companies; it is not necessary to have domain registration, site design, and hosting all from the same provider. However, a website owner should consult with any companies providing services to ensure proper registration and hosting information is provided correctly to avoid a lapse in service.
Domain hosting providers offer different plans, depending on the size and content of a website and the traffic it will attract. Hosting plans offer a certain amount of space on the server for a site's web pages and content. Simple websites with only a few pages and limited graphics and media files may only need a plan with 50 MB (megabytes) of space. Larger websites with a number of media files and pages may need plans which offer space in gigabytes. Most domain hosting plans offer software which allows an owner to keep track of how much space a site is using, often allowing for additional space to be purchased as the site grows.
Some plans charge based on the rate of data transfer, which measures how many people visit a website and load pages and content. This includes larger files like pictures, and audio and video, so a website that offers this kind of content will have a much higher rate of data transfer.
Many hosting companies charge a flat rate for a certain amount of data transfer during a week or a month, with additional charges if that level is exceeded. A good hosting company will allow a website owner to 'upgrade' to another plan with better rates if website traffic grows along with data transfer. If high data transfer is an issue, consider a hosting provider that offers unlimited data transfer. These plans do cost a premium, but under the right circumstances, can lead to significant savings.
A website owner should also research how a hosting provider handles uploads of content and changes to a website. Most offer simple programs of various kinds (often dependent on the operating system used, like Linux or Windows) to make uploads quick and easy. Website owners with a designated webmaster should seek their advice on which hosting provider will make their job easier.
Sign up and purchase of a domain hosting plan is often simple, usually akin to making a regular online purchase. Most hosting providers provide a customer service number to provide live help in initially setting up a site.
Free DNS Hosting
If a website owner cannot afford to invest in a hosting service, there are other options. Some websites offer free website domain hosting on their servers. An Internet search using the term 'free website hosting' will bring up a number of choices. These free hosting plans tend to include mandatory ads which will run on a website. For very simple websites for individuals or very small businesses, this could be the best option. These websites also offer low cost hosting services for websites that need more space, or want to get rid of ads.
With proper research and an understanding of the products offered, a website owner can find a hosting provider that not only meets a site's needs, but can adapt as the site grows.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Domain hosting, also known as website hosting or DNS hosting, can best be described this way: if a website is a home, and a web address is the street address, then a domain host is the land a home sits on.
Domain hosting is an Internet service provided by a DNS (Domain Name System) server. The DNS server, in simple terms, is a large capacity computer that stores files. It is connected to the Internet, where web surfers can access the files, including the web pages, that make up a website. When a domain name is purchased, it and the domain server that will host the site is registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), who in turn ensures that anyone who types in the domain is directed to the correct server.
Most small to mid-size websites are hosted on virtual servers. A virtual server may host more than one website, and shares its space and resources among those sites. The only drawback to that situation occurs when there is unusually high traffic to one of the websites on the server. That traffic may slow down access to the other websites on the server.
Dedicated DNS Servers
Unlike a virtual DNS server, a dedicated DNS server is set aside by the hosting provider to host a single website and all associated files. This ensures that the server only has to deal with traffic to their own website, and nothing else. This is often the best choice for large companies, who do not want to share server speed and resources with other websites.
Reliability
Because there are varying degrees of quality among computer servers, there are varying degrees of reliability and service among providers. Before deciding which domain hosting provider will host a website, an owner should research the reputation and guarantees associated with a domain hosting provider.
Customer complaints towards a company are easy to find via Internet searches. In particular, avoid companies whose customers complain about busy or down servers. Older servers often crash or get congested with too much traffic, especially with today's high speed Internet access. Some domain hosting providers promise 100 percent 'up' time, because they have backup servers that will keep your website online if the primary server goes down. Beware of new hosting providers that 'pop up' overnight offering low prices. They could easily fold, leaving a website owner with a website that is offline. There are a number of hosting providers to choose from that have strong track records of service.
Purchasing DNS Hosting
A number of companies offer domain hosting services. These services are often bundled with domain registration and design, offering a website owner a 'one stop' source for all of their needs. However, an owner should beware that these 'bundles' are often priced much higher, and the same services purchased separately could result in large savings.
A website owner can even purchase the services separately from different companies; it is not necessary to have domain registration, site design, and hosting all from the same provider. However, a website owner should consult with any companies providing services to ensure proper registration and hosting information is provided correctly to avoid a lapse in service.
Domain hosting providers offer different plans, depending on the size and content of a website and the traffic it will attract. Hosting plans offer a certain amount of space on the server for a site's web pages and content. Simple websites with only a few pages and limited graphics and media files may only need a plan with 50 MB (megabytes) of space. Larger websites with a number of media files and pages may need plans which offer space in gigabytes. Most domain hosting plans offer software which allows an owner to keep track of how much space a site is using, often allowing for additional space to be purchased as the site grows.
Some plans charge based on the rate of data transfer, which measures how many people visit a website and load pages and content. This includes larger files like pictures, and audio and video, so a website that offers this kind of content will have a much higher rate of data transfer.
Many hosting companies charge a flat rate for a certain amount of data transfer during a week or a month, with additional charges if that level is exceeded. A good hosting company will allow a website owner to 'upgrade' to another plan with better rates if website traffic grows along with data transfer. If high data transfer is an issue, consider a hosting provider that offers unlimited data transfer. These plans do cost a premium, but under the right circumstances, can lead to significant savings.
A website owner should also research how a hosting provider handles uploads of content and changes to a website. Most offer simple programs of various kinds (often dependent on the operating system used, like Linux or Windows) to make uploads quick and easy. Website owners with a designated webmaster should seek their advice on which hosting provider will make their job easier.
Sign up and purchase of a domain hosting plan is often simple, usually akin to making a regular online purchase. Most hosting providers provide a customer service number to provide live help in initially setting up a site.
Free DNS Hosting
If a website owner cannot afford to invest in a hosting service, there are other options. Some websites offer free website domain hosting on their servers. An Internet search using the term 'free website hosting' will bring up a number of choices. These free hosting plans tend to include mandatory ads which will run on a website. For very simple websites for individuals or very small businesses, this could be the best option. These websites also offer low cost hosting services for websites that need more space, or want to get rid of ads.
With proper research and an understanding of the products offered, a website owner can find a hosting provider that not only meets a site's needs, but can adapt as the site grows.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Montag, 1. Februar 2016
How to Make a URL for a Business WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 01,
In Feburary 2016 01,
Think of a name that pertains to your business. Try to stay away from geographical locations in a name, as you will now be doing business worldwide.
Go to a website that will give you suggestions for the name you are thinking about. Domaintools.com, formerly Whois.com is a great site with many tools to help you select a name. Use the suggestion engine for variations on the name you'd like to use.
Use search engines to see if the domain name you want has been used before. Even though the domain name is now available, it may have been used previously and will confuse potential customers if search engines can still find the old site.
Select a name with .com as the address; .com's are the most successful addresses because it's easy to remember. Avoid using a hyphen in the name, as most people will forget to hyphenate it when searching. Most search engines will search through .com addresses before .net's so your search engine ratings will be higher with a .com address.
Register the URL
Decide if you will be building the website yourself or if you will pay someone to build it for you. You can build a website yourself if you choose a host that has a website builder included in the price of your monthly service. BlueVoda.com has free domain names with their service and include an easy builder; they have video tutorials and help forums for any questions.
Pay for your domain name through a discount domain registration site such as GoDaddy.com if you are having someone else build your website. Registering your domain name is easy and costs as little as $8 to $20 a year. If you have your website builder do this for you, he will most likely double or triple that amount.
Make sure you are listed as the contact for the website when registering your domain name; if not, you may not receive a renewal notice when it's time to renew and could lose your website URL.
In Feburary 2016 01,
Think of a name that pertains to your business. Try to stay away from geographical locations in a name, as you will now be doing business worldwide.
Go to a website that will give you suggestions for the name you are thinking about. Domaintools.com, formerly Whois.com is a great site with many tools to help you select a name. Use the suggestion engine for variations on the name you'd like to use.
Use search engines to see if the domain name you want has been used before. Even though the domain name is now available, it may have been used previously and will confuse potential customers if search engines can still find the old site.
Select a name with .com as the address; .com's are the most successful addresses because it's easy to remember. Avoid using a hyphen in the name, as most people will forget to hyphenate it when searching. Most search engines will search through .com addresses before .net's so your search engine ratings will be higher with a .com address.
Register the URL
Decide if you will be building the website yourself or if you will pay someone to build it for you. You can build a website yourself if you choose a host that has a website builder included in the price of your monthly service. BlueVoda.com has free domain names with their service and include an easy builder; they have video tutorials and help forums for any questions.
Pay for your domain name through a discount domain registration site such as GoDaddy.com if you are having someone else build your website. Registering your domain name is easy and costs as little as $8 to $20 a year. If you have your website builder do this for you, he will most likely double or triple that amount.
Make sure you are listed as the contact for the website when registering your domain name; if not, you may not receive a renewal notice when it's time to renew and could lose your website URL.
In Feburary 2016 01,
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