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Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What is the
Internet?
2. What is the
World Wide Web?
3. Why do I
need a Web Site?
4. Is it worth
the money?
5. What
kind of information should I have on my website?
6. Can you take
photographs for me?
7. How long
will it take before my website is finished?
8. How will
my customers find my Web Site?
9. What
types of businesses have Web Sites?
10. What if I don't
want to sell products online?
11. What if I don't
own a computer?
12. Can I have my own
Domain Name?
13. I only do
business locally - Do I still need a Web Site?
14. I'm ready for a website ....
what do I do now?
1.
What is the Internet? The Internet is the worldwide collection of
computers, networks and gateways that use TCP/IP protocols to communicate with one another.
At the heart of the Internet are high-speed data communications lines between major
host computers, consisting of thousands of commercial, government, educational and
other computer systems that route data and messages. Currently, the Internet offers
a range of services to users, such as e-mail, the World Wide Web, FTP, Usenet
newsgroups and others.
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2.
What is the World Wide Web? The total set of interlinked hypertext
documents residing on HTTP servers all over the world. Documents on the WWW are called pages
or Web pages, which are written in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). Web pages
are identified by URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) that specify the particular computer
and path name by which a file can be accessed and transmitted from node to node to
the end user under HTTP. Web pages may contain text in a variety of fonts and
styles, pictures, graphics, movie clips, sounds, as well as small, embedded software programs
that are executed when a site visitor activates them by clicking a hyperlink. Site
visitors may also be able to download files and send messages to other users via e-mail by using
links on a Web page. The WWW was developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 for the
European Laboratory for Particle Physics. (CERN). In easier terms......the WWW is
like a huge library with millions of books to read and gather information from and it
includes sound and animation to make it more appealing to the visitor.
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3.
Why do I need a Web Site? There are many reasons for a business to
advertise online. To Network, to establish a presence, to serve your customers better, to make all of your
business information available, to heighten the public interest, to sell things, to make
pictures and sound available, to answer frequently asked questions, etc. Every day, more
and more people are looking on the Internet to find goods and services, not only
nationally but locally as well. Many small businesses are getting themselves set-up on the
Internet because most of their big competitors are already there!
Restaurants
& caterers/meats are publishing their entire
menus online, grocery stores and markets are placing their weekly ads online, Yoga/Health & Wellness
businesses feature their class dates/times,
bowling
alleys list their hours & events,
auto
glass repairs feature coupons and the list can go on and on. Check
out our Portfolio page to see what other
businesses have done!
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4.
Is it worth the money? Website Design is inexpensive, versatile & the most
economical means of advertising today! You can have the information on your website
changed quickly and easily and 99% of the time we will change it the same day that you
request the change. You cannot do that with print advertising. We care about
each and every business and we make sure we give them MORE than their money's worth!
5.
What kind of information should I have on my website? We always
recommend that you think like one of your own customers. What do you think they would like to see?
You may want to ask them! We think the most important things are: Hours, Location
(Map), Frequently Asked Questions, Online Menu (for restaurants), how long you have been in
business and basically anything else of importance about your business.
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6.
Can you take photographs for me? We have always considered taking
digital photographs as a basic part of our web design package at no additional charge. If
you need photos taken, just let us know. We'll be happy to scan any of your own
photographs as well. What better way to show off your business!
7.
How long will it take before my website is finished? If you have
everything ready that you want on your website, you can expect a preview for approval within 2 days. If
you approve - it will go live within the next 24 hours after the final
payment has been made!
8.
How will my customers find my Web Site? When we are finished with
your web site, we make sure all the keywords & page titles are in the right places and submit your
site to the major search engines. We also give our customers a list of Tips on
How To Promote Your Own Website Free or Inexpensively. Additionally, we help
promote it at the same time through our community websites. And of course your website link
will appear in our portfolio as well!
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9.
What types of businesses have websites? This falls into the same
category as "Why Do I Need A Web Site" because all types of businesses are getting
online already. There are many smaller businesses becoming savvy to the benefits of Internet Advertising.
Your customers expect you to be there and you sure don't want to let them down especially
if you know your competitors are already there! Your business or organization should
be there, too!
10.
What if I don't want to sell products online? We understand this and
we encourage our customers to start out slow and and add more later if desired. E-Commerce is a terrific
tool but it is not for everyone. Several businesses just desire an advertising presence
on the Internet.
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11. What if I don't have a computer? You don't
need a computer to advertise online. In fact, we offer complete hosting on our dedicated servers and your website is designed on our
computer. The most important thing is bringing your business to the consumer's
doorstep so that your customers will know where to find you and how to call you.
Your website is working for you 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year!
Besides, if you really WANT a computer, just let us know and we will build it just the way you
specify. You don't have to get the ones already pre-programmed in that superstore. We will
build it for you - any way you want it to be!
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12.
Can I have my own Domain Name? By all means! Hopefully the
name is still available. We encourage all of our customers to get their own Domain Name. When you are just an
extension of someone else's website, you are not only losing your OWN identity but you
are really advertising for them first! Domain Names should be used to identify the
business or the title of the business, etc.
13. I only do business locally.....Do I still need a Web
Site? Okay....then you can have the best of both worlds! When we design & host your web site, you will also receive
a FREE link on our local community neighborhood websites. Your business will receive that local
exposure it needs & deserves!
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14.
I'm ready for a website - what do I do now? If you think you are ready,
gather together all the important information that you would like to appear on your
website as we suggested in our Web Planning Checklist. And
...... CALL US! (314) 544-4930
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