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WebSites Worldwide can assist you in registering your "domain name."
This "domain name" is your address on the web, such as
www.thisismybusinessname.com. It is your street address on the World Wide
Web. It's a unique name used to identify, among other things, a specific
Web site. Your Web address directs visitors to your home page on the Web. It
can also be used as part of your e-mail address to reinforce your online
identity. For example: Jim@thisismybusinessname.com
A Web address is the best way to establish an online identity and the
easiest, quickest way to join the e-commerce revolution. A .com Web address
is recognized worldwide as an online business, but .net and .org are
also widely used. There are new extensions being offered, such as .biz and
.info, but if at all possible, you should use the .com extension.
When typing in your Web address, most people will presume that you’re a .com
business. If they’re typing in your Web address from memory and your
extension is something other than .com, there is a good likelihood that
they’ll type in the wrong extension, taking them to the wrong web site (who
knows... it might even take them to a competitor of yours!).
Getting a Web address is easy. You can call us up and we’ll do an online
search while you wait, and even register you right then and there if you
wish. But don’t take too long; it has been reported that over 17,000
domain names are taken every day.
What is Web hosting?
Every Web address must reside on a host computer, typically referred to as a
Domain Name Host. Domain Name Hosts are connected to the Internet and use
special software to translate Web addresses into the numerical
addresses (Internet Protocol numbers) used by the Internet. When Internet
users enter your Web address into their browser bar, the Domain Name Host
directs them to your Web site.
Web hosting allows your Web site to be connected to the Internet at high
speed via a Web server so its information can be viewed globally
through a browser. Metaphorically speaking, renting space on a server is
comparable to renting an apartment. For a monthly fee, you reside in that
apartment, and all maintenance is the responsibility of the property. You
also have access to certain amenities that would otherwise be a costly
investment.
As soon as your site is designed, you need to choose a Web hosting company
to connect it to the Internet. WebSites Worldwide works with
state-of-the-art technology hosting companies such as HostPro and Interland,
who offer unparalleled breadth of service, strategic partnerships and top
industry professionals to provide you with affordable hosting solutions.
Whether your business is looking to publish its first Web site or to enhance
its Web presence with a database-driven, sophisticated e-commerce
storefront, WebSites Worldwide and our affiliates offer a hosting plan to
fit your needs. |
