The Internet, or Web, can be considered like any other utility that we can
access and use. With more computers being sold every day, and some
almost given away with Internet service subscriptions the amount of users is growing
at an incredible rate. Would it be surprising to hear that the average person
uses their computer daily? I don't think so. People of all ages are getting
more proficient and comfortable with computer use every day. The Web can be a
fascinating place and more uses are being found for it every day. Not long ago
ordering sandwiches from the local Deli by Fax would've seemed crazy!. Now,
it's very common. Anyway, suffice it to say that most businesses will need a
web presence at some point. Why? - simply because many people will be looking
there.
Who should have a webpage? Like anything else it will be more
important for some than for others. It would be difficult at this
point to say who will absolutely need it and how effective it would be
as an advertisement. Anyone that has a product or service to sell
might benefit in some way. Would a local Business need to be on the
Web somehow? Think of it like this, when you call information to get a
local telephone number, do you know where are you calling? it could be
anywhere, - think about it.
What is a Web site? An analogy might help out here. Picture a file
room filled with rows of cabinets filled with folders on every
subject, - people, companies, products etc. When information on
someone or something was needed the file could be pulled and all
information would be contained inside. A website could be looked at
like that file folder, with different pages inside that contain
information on a company and its' background, products or services,
and contact information. It could be a simple text file, contain
pictures, or even multimedia presentations. You can design and
construct it yourself or hire a professional to create an elaborate
portfolio. There are many different programs you can use if you'd like
to try doing it yourself.
If you've made a website on your own or had someone else make it
you then have to decide where to put it so that everyone can see it.
Think about the file room again, a Big File Room! That could be the
Internet. For others to be able to see your new website it has to be
in one of those cabinets. These cabinets are the Hosts. A host is a
company that has computers called servers that exist just to hold
these folders of webpages. They are on 24/7 and connected to the
Internet, which is just basically just a large number of these servers
connected together (like the cabinets in the file room). Hosts
will typically charge a monthly rate for storing your webpages and serving them
to anyone that asks for them. Rates will vary depending on
any special programming that needs to be done, extra services
associated with the site, allocated space, and traffic. Yes, higher
traffic sites gat charged more because they are using more server
resources. Some Hosts may give you free
storage in exchange for ad
space on your site that they can use or sell to someone else. These ads would
usually be non-competitive and not a problem for most..
The how is really easier than you think. You can make professional looking
webpages quick and easy with our online editing tools. We've also got an
extensive help area if you get stuck. There is no charge for storage or
anything else about these webpages. This is a service We are happy to provide
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