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How do I get a
domain name?
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Your domain
name can be purchased at a number of registrars. We
recommend
GoDaddy.com. Domains cost around $8-$10 per
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You can search
for your name at
GoDaddy.com to see if it is available. It's a good
idea to have more than one name picked out, because your
first choice might not be available.
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Domain names
can be purchased with .com, .net, .org, .biz, .name, and
other extensions. |
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If you buy a
.com name you might also want to buy the same name with
other extensions i.e. .net. This can keep others from
infringing on your success.
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What is the
process of getting a website?
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Before you get
started, you may wish to look at other websites in order to
get an idea of what styles you like. With your target
audience in mind, think about what information is most
important to have on your website. Think about colors,
content, a logo, and photographs that you would like to
include. If you are unsure about all that, don't worry. We
will help you through the entire process.
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Once you have a
good idea of what you want you site to look like, you
need to decide on your purpose. What do you want the
site to do for you and your audience?
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Once you have
decided on your purpose, you will start gathering
together and of the content and photos for the site. As
much of this will need to be in digital format if
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The best possible
method for providing graphics is to supply computer images
(i.e. jpg, gif, tiff). If you don't have computer images --
brochures, photographs and other printed material will be
fine. These items can be scanned into a digital image.
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As with
graphics, it
is best to provide text content in some sort of computerized format
such as Microsoft Word. This will speed up the process. You may also email
the text data for your website. If you do not have
any text in a computerized format, you can provide hand
written or printed material but that will slow down the
process and will cost more money.
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Once a contract is
signed, one half of the estimated cost will be due before
the work begins.
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During the
development process, your website will be uploaded for
preview. We will ask for your comments and/or changes via
email or telephone. The work will continue until you are
completely satisfied.
After receiving
your approval and payment for the remaining balance, your
website will be copied to the host. |
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Where will my
website be located (hosted)?
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Your website
will need to be placed on a server (host) in order for
the world to see it. |
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Just as you
would rent a hotel room or an apartment for a certain
amount of time, you will "rent" space from a hosting
company, on a high speed computer known as a "server"
that is connected to the internet 24 hours a day 7 days
a week. We include your first year of hosting for Free! |
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How much does a website cost?
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Costs vary
depending on the size and complexity of the site. |
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We do have some
pre-priced packages that you can look at and see if they
fit your needs. Our packages are designed to grow along
with your needs. As you needs change so will your
website goals, no need to start over, just add to the
current site. |
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What about updating my website?
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You may wish to update or change your website periodically.
Website changes are billed on an hourly basis of $45 an hour
with a one hour minimum. |
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We also
have a software program available for purchase that
allows you or your staff to make changes on the fly.
If you can use Microsoft Word, you can use our
software. |
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What is a
search engine?
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A search
engine is a website where you can type in words and
phrases called "key words" to help you find what
you're looking for on the Internet. Some popular
search engines are Google, Yahoo, MSN.
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How will my website
be noticed by the search engines?
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Although
there are no guarantees, we will do everything possible to optimize
your website by embedding meta tags and keywords, as well as
utilizing alt tags and headers so that you have a good
chance of ranking high in the most popular search engines.
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At glassONIONdesign, we take the
Power of the Internet and make it
work for you. In fact, our sole concern is to create innovative
web-based solutions that extend your company's reach and help attain
your goals. |
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Isn't it time to take a look at your
business through a Glass Onion? |
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