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Got_a_Domain_name_but_whats_next
| Got a Domain name, but whats next?
Got a Domain name, but what’s next? By Clare Lawrence 15th
August 2004
Have you got a domain name, but not sure what to do next? Well
read on.
Registering your own domain name is a great start to getting a
web presence, but to get established on the Internet you need a
few more things.
Most domain registration companies will post up a holding page,
often called domain parking. Usually these are a little more
than an ad for the registrar, but some offer business card sits
that show your basic details such as company name and contact
details.
Once you’ve got a domain you need to sort out a hosting package;
hosting is basically space on a web server. Packages vary in
price from a few dollars to $100’s of dollars. Most small
businesses and personal sites can be hosted on packages costing
less then $100 per year.
So if you’ve got hosting and a domain name then the last step is
to sort the website. Basically there are three options.
DIY – This is easier than you might think. Try MS FrontPage if
you are familiar with the MS Office suite and its components
such as MS PowerPoint you’ll find FrontPage easy to use.
Templates – These are ready-made websites which just need text
adding and vary in price from free to $200.
Website designers – Using a web designer is the most
professional and expensive option. If you’re looking for a
quality solution it may be your best option.
About the author:
Clare Lawrence is CEO of Discount Domains Ltd – A leading UK
provider of Domain name registration and Web Hosting services.
Please feel free to re-publish this article provided this
reference box remains together with a hyperlink to
http://www.discountdomainsuk.com Clare can also be contacted on
Clare@discountdomainsuk.com.
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