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Answers to Frequently
Asked Questions
1. How much does
a web site cost?
A web site can vary in price from a little to a lot, depending on what
you want. You can have a web site for as little as $50, but it would
contain little more than what you would find on a business card.
Since a web site is usually established as a source of information, you
probably will want to put more on it than just your name, address and phone
number.
There are many factors to consider for a web site, and each factor,
too, can vary in price. For instance, are you looking for a free
host, or do you want a host that can provide you with an ad-free site,
CGI-Bin capabilities, etc.? The more "bells and whistles" you need
from a host, the more the host is going to cost.
2. Why do I need a web site?
You have a business. You need customers to keep that business
going.
H&H Press gives you 5 very good reasons for a web site. Click
on the button to learn more.
3. Why
do I need more than one page for a web site?
You can put all your information on one web page, but the more info.
you have, the larger that page becomes. The larger the page, the
longer it takes to download. The longer it takes to download, the
bigger the chances are of your "potential" viewer/customer becoming bored
with waiting to see what's on your page and will go on to the next site
instead.
4. What do I need
to get my web site started?
First, you need to know what kind of web site you want. What
is your budget? What message do you want to convey to your viewers?
You don't necessarily need to know everything that will go on your web
site - your web master should be able to help you with that.
Next you will need a host, and possibly a domain name. These things,
too, your web master should be able to help you with.
If you are a "do-it-yourself" kind of person, you may want to learn
how to build your own web site. H&H Press offers tuturoing courses
by phone or in the convenience of your own home. E-mail H&H Press
at webmaster@handpress.com
or call at 570-376-3361 to learn more.
5. What is a host?
A host is a company that has the equipment to house your web files
so that your web site is visible on the world wide web.
6. What is an URL?
This is the address that viewers type into their computer to see your
web site. A URL may be a domain name (yourname.com), or it may be
a sub-name of a domain (somename.yourname.com).
7. What is a domain name?
This is a primary name for a web site that is usually created to be
easy to remember. For instance, handhpress.com is the domain
name for H&H Press.
8. How do I get a domain
name?
A domain name can be purchased through a Domain Registrar service.
Prices for domain names vary, just as prices for hosts vary. Before
signing with a Domain Registrar service, be sure to price shop and compare.
Your web master should be able to help you find the right Domain Registrar
for your needs. Hosts, too, may be able to recommend a Domain Registrar.
Many Hosts will set up your domain name for you, either as part of their
hosting package, or for an extra fee.
9. Do you have any
final advice concerning web pages?
Always keep in mind that more expensive is not always better.
There are many programs, etc. available on the internet that are either
free or very inexpensive which work equally as well, if not better, than
the "big name brands" out there. At H&H Press, we keep in mind
the client's budget, as well as the design of the web site to present
the most effective, cost-efficient design possible. |
