Choose a Domain Name for Your Site

The first thing you need to do when establishing a Web presence is decide on a domain name. Choosing the right domain name is very important, as it directly affects how easy it is for potential visitors to find your site. Try for something that's easy to recognize, easy to remember, and to easy to guess. For example, if your business is "John's Delivery Service" then "www.johnsdeliveryservice.com" would be a good domain name since it's logical, easy to remember, and easy to spell. It's also a good idea to think of alternate domain names in case the first one you think of is already taken.

If you are not planning on building your Web site right away, you might still want to consider registering your domain name as soon as possible. Thousands of domain names are registered every day, and there's no guarantee that yours will still be around when you decide to build your site.

Select a Web Hosting Plan That's Right for You

Most people start by browsing through the hosting plan descriptions on this site. We offer a plan for everyone, but it's not always easy to decide which one is for you. Here are some tips to help narrow down your choices:

• If you plan on selling anything from your Web site, take a look at the e-commerce plans.
• If you plan on using Microsoft Office extensions or databases, or plan on having a dynamic Web site, consider the Enterprise Package.
• Consider the Professional plan if the site is for a business.

Promote Your Web Site

To really succeed on the Web, you need more than just a Web site. You need "traffic" - a steady stream of visitors coming to check out your products, services, information, and everything else you offer online. In order to draw people to your site, you need to be listed in the Web's most popular search engines and Web directories. We offer the service of listing your site to all the major search engines which will make your web site easier to find online.

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