I've seen adverts for free domain names should I get one of them?
Please be careful if you are considering registering your company’s name with a free domain name company. I have only come across free domain name companies that allow you to use the domain name, but actually they are the registered owners not you.
Free hosting is also available but the pop-up flashing banners that usually come with it do not give your website a professional image.
And what is hosting, and how do I get my site hosted?
A host is an Internet company providing storage space for web sites on their server computer(s) usually for money….(well, isn’t always)
In order for your webpages to be hosted we use an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) programme – A very common method of moving files between two Internet sites. FTP is a special way to login to another Internet site for the purposes of retrieving and/or sending files.
What is a domain name and how do I register one
What is a domain name and how do I register one?
The domain name is part of the Internet address that specifies your computer’s location in the world. The address is written as a series of names separated by full stops. The most common top level domains are:
Why do I need a website - what are the benefits
Facts….
Each day…. 24 hours a day, new businesses arrive on the Internet. Online transactions are exploding….WHAM! Millions of business worldwide are turning to the Internet for their advertising needs. And with the Web expected to grow by at least a factor of a 100 over the next five years, can you really afford to miss out?
The future….
Just a few short years ago, there were about 5,000 web pages. Today, this number exceeds an astonishing half million, with about 5,000 new services being created every day….now there’s a thought! One third of households in Britain alone now have the Internet in their own homes, and many more have access through schools, colleges, libraries and the work place. Hmmm…..
Merchant Web site Design
A merchant site can be designed in may ways, using a variety of software and shopping carts. In our experience consumers who shop on the web are looking for instant gratification, so we do recommend equipping your site with the ability to accept credit cards.
The ability to accept credit cards online requires the use of S.S.L. (secure socket layers) to keep the information secure. Merchant sites can also accept checks online, or we have even set up printable fax forms for the more security conscious consumer.
Custom complete web packages
We specialize in custom complete web packages for the (soon to be or already) successful internet entrepreneur. Be it Flash animation, java scripting, graphic design or web promotions Design Tech has been the company of choice for many now successful internet based companies. We have worked with secure merchant site, member only adult sites, multi level marketing sites, commercial real estate sites, escort locators even employment sites.
Have you contracted with another company with the idea that your internet solution will be on-line in 2 to 3 weeks only to find that 6 months later you still don’t have what you paid for? That does not happen at Design Tech, as we only agree to do what we know we can achieve. Our average turn around time is 3 weeks on most projects and includes promotion ready optimized pages. We have found it is better to be without, than have a dissatisfied client.
Web presence easy and affordable
Design Tech is here to make your web presence easy and affordable. We offer everything to get your site up and running in a short time. Custom made graphics, search engine submissions, animation’s, custom navigation bars/buttons and digital images are some basic items we offer. More advanced items such as E-Commerce and Flash movies are done on an individual basis.
By first going through our web design checklist, you will save on your costs by knowing, in advance, what we need to get you started. Secondly, with our state of the art software and professional web designers, your new or updated web site will make an impact on your business. Finally we will assist you in making any changes or updating your site at very reasonable rates. This is done to insure your web site will stay up-to-date and change as your business grows.