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Watertown, SD 57201
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What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is a unique Internet address of a company or individuals’ web site. A domain name must be registered before a company or individual can use it. The benefits of having a domain name are:
- It allows a web site to have an exclusive address in line with your company or business name, eg: www.companyname.com.
- It gives your company or business a professional presence on the Internet.
- It is portable address allowing you to change your web hosting company without having to change your web site or email addresses.
Data Dream Web Design can help you choose a unique domain name that reflects your business.
What is Web Hosting?
Once a web site has been designed it needs to be published on a web server to enable access via the Internet. Web Servers are generally large and extremely fast computers that are constantly connected to the Internet and have protection against unauthorized access called 'firewalls'. Web Servers are expensive to setup and maintain, therefore, small to medium sized companies tend to have their web site hosted by another company called a Web Hosting company. Web Hosting companies then charge a monthly fee for the amount of space allocated to a web site.
What is a web site?
A web site is a large advertisement for your company that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This advertisement can be interactive and be offered with sound, animations and graphics. A web site can contain a variety of content including corporate, employee, product and service information, customer support and surveys, frequently asked questions, and promotional offers.
What is an Internet Service Provider?
An Internet Service Provider, or ISP, is a company or organization that provides individuals and businesses with access to the Internet. When you establish an account with an ISP they usually provide you an email address, a logon name and password. The costs for and Internet account with an ISP range from $10-$80 per month depending on the usage and type of service.
Do you need to be connected to the Internet to have a web site?
No. Data Dream Web Design will help you find a host and maintain a web site for you without the need for you to have access to the Internet. However, having Internet access enables you to retrieve e-mail and feedback from you web site.