What is "web hosting" and a "web host?"
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What basic elements are necessary to have a website on the Internet?
- A domain name
- A web host
- Someone to create a website
- Someone to upload the website onto the web
- Someone to register the website with the search engines
- Someone to maintain the website
A web host is someone with an Internet server. For a yearly fee, they allow you to keep
your website on their Internet server and that service is called "web hosting."
your website on their Internet server and that service is called "web hosting."
What is a domain?
A domain, or domain name is your website's address or URL (Uniform Resource Locater)
i.e., www.catsmeow.com —and yes, you have to have one ~ (a url, not a cat).
i.e., www.catsmeow.com —and yes, you have to have one ~ (a url, not a cat).
How much does a domain name cost?
If you choose to obtain a domain name without a website, the cost to rent a domain
name varies by different companies, but the average cost is around $20 a year, which
includes registration. Most web designers offer free domain names and registration
when you acquire web hosting service from them.
name varies by different companies, but the average cost is around $20 a year, which
includes registration. Most web designers offer free domain names and registration
when you acquire web hosting service from them.
How do I get a domain name?
A domain name (which is actually "rented") can be acquired, whether you have a web
site or not, from most web designers or web hosting services. Registration of a domain
name is good for one year. As long as the registration fee is paid on a yearly basis, that
domain name remains yours to use.
In my opinion, waiting until you are ready to have a web site developed before you
purchase a domain name is the best option. However, if you feel it is necessary to
reserve a domain name first and you "rent" one online, choose a company that allows
easy transfer of your domain in case you later decide to have your site hosted by a
different company.
If you have not yet chosen a domain name, I'll be happy to help you choose one during
a consultation.
site or not, from most web designers or web hosting services. Registration of a domain
name is good for one year. As long as the registration fee is paid on a yearly basis, that
domain name remains yours to use.
In my opinion, waiting until you are ready to have a web site developed before you
purchase a domain name is the best option. However, if you feel it is necessary to
reserve a domain name first and you "rent" one online, choose a company that allows
easy transfer of your domain in case you later decide to have your site hosted by a
different company.
If you have not yet chosen a domain name, I'll be happy to help you choose one during
a consultation.
What should my domain name be?
That's a highly personal decision, but the general rule of thumb is to select a name that
would closely describe what your web site will convey.
would closely describe what your web site will convey.
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