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your questions here:  What
do different Web Hosting packages offer?
Design and Hosting packages are custom tailored to the
individual requirements of your business or organization.
Packages depend on the volume of business, design, e-commerce,
database programming and credit card processing and other
factors, however our standard packages are suitable for most
small to medium sized businesses. Packages differ on the
basis of different features that are included in it such as:
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Hard
Disk Space.
This is the space required on the server to store and
provide information on your business and to conduct
eCommerce where required. Web Space or Drive space
is determined by the size of your html files, graphic
files, application programs, auto responders, users,
e-mail, secure server requirements, etc.
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Bandwidth.
We provide 5000MB/month of bandwidth which supports
thousands of hits per month. This amount is usually
sufficient for a small to medium sized business not having
a high volume of eCommerce activity.
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POP3
Email Accounts. POP3 means Post Office Protocol.
It is a protocol used by mail clients to retrieve messages
from a mail server. POP3 email accounts allows you
to send, store, and retrieve email messages. Users
have the option to retrieve email directly from POP3
mailboxes on the mail server using programs like Microsoft
Outlook Express or Eudora. High level domain accounts
provide even more POP addresses for your use. You
can also purchase additional mailboxes as needed.
The additional mailboxes can be assigned unique ID's and
passwords to ensure privacy.
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FTP.
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. FTP basically
means the method of uploading and downloading files from
one computer to another at a remote site. FTP is
used mainly to either transfer your web pages to the web
or download files. There are many FTP software
programs that can be downloaded off the web. We
suggest WSFTP. A evaluation copy can be downloaded
from our
support pages.
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Email
Alias.
Email Alias is an email address to which normal email,
registered with an account or user name on our system, is
forwarded to this address.
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Front
Page Server Extensions.
Front Page Server Extensions will allow you to develop web
pages in Front Page and load them directly on to your host
server. Note: Only one method of FTP is
allow4ed when using Front Page Extensions.
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SSL.
SSL as Secured Sockets Layer is termed, can be set up for
your domain. Please inform us in advance if you need
SSL. We provide 128 bit encryption certificates.
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AutoResponders.
By setting the autoresponder you can reply to incoming
emails automatically. You can send a Thank You email
to a person if he or she completes your information form.
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CGI-BIN
Directories.
You can use the cgi-bin directory to run CGI scripts. You
use such scripts as hit-counters, guestbooks, forms, etc.
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What
is a domain name?
Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember names for
computers on the Internet e.g. www.yahoo.com,
www.microsoft.com,
etc. A Domain name is the address that your customers use to
find you on the Internet. They correspond to a series of
numbers (called Internet Protocol numbers) that serve as
routing addresses on the Internet.
What
does it mean to "register" a domain name?
The Internet domain name system (DNS) consists of a directory,
organized hierarchically, of all the domain names and their
corresponding computers registered to particular companies and
persons using the Internet.
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What
is DNS?
DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates a domain
name from letters (www.itsyourdomain.com) into a numerical IP
address (209.126.152.54). Each time you register a
domain name you must specify your DNS information.
How
long does it take for DNS changes to take effect?
Typically, the DNS changes will be completed within 24 to 72
hours. This is standard Internet propagation time.
The central registry databases update automatically.
What
is ICANN?
ICANN is the new non-profit corporation that is assuming
responsibilty from the U.S. Government for coordinating
certain Internet technical functions, including the management
of Internet domain name system. More information about
ICANN can be found at http://www.icann.org.
What
are the rules for registration of .net and .org names?
They are the same as for .com. Traditionally, however,
names in .net have been used by organizations involved in
Internet infrastructure activities and .org is frequently used
by not-for-profit organizations.
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Are
.com, .net and .org domain names available for registration on
a global basis?
Yes, domain are available for registration by Internet users
across the globe. ICANN accredited domain name
registrars are also located in various countries around the
world.
Will
my name and contact information be publicly available?
Yes. Information about who is responsible for domain
names is publicly available to allow rapid resolution of
technical problems and to permit enforcement of consumer
protection, trademark, and other laws. The registrar
will make this information available to the public on a "whois"
site.
How
long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?
Each registrar has the flexibility to offer initial and
renewal registrations in one-year increments, with a total
registration period limit of ten years.
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When
do I have to pay for my domain name?
Before your domain name becomes active, you must provide a
credit card number or other reasonable assurance of payment.
This requirement enhances the availability of domain names by
preventing them from being tied up by persons not intending to
pay for registration.
What
is a NIC handle.
A NIC Handle is a unique identifier, which can be up to 10
alpha-numeric characters, assigned to each domain name record,
contact record, and network record in Network Solutions domain
name database.
How
to register for Web Hosting?
Click here to go to our Order form, select the relevant
category which you want to purchase. Enter all the
relevant information and your services will be activated
within 24 hours of payment. Please note, a shopping cart
system will retain information for one hour. If you have
entered the information already, it may still be in the cart.
Want
to register your site with major search engines?
We can help you set your site with major search engines by
using our free submission tool.
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