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FAQs
confused about websites, domains & email addresses?
If you are starting up in business then you have a lot on your plate to organise without having to become an expert on web technology too!
So, we have put together some quick facts that should answer your basic questions about getting your business on the web. Of course we are happy to help you on your way so if you have any questions then please do contact us.
Why do I need a website?
A website is a marketing tool and allows you to reach out to an additional client base. What's more - did you know that your website is tax-deductable if used as a promotional marketing tool?
If somebody asks you what you do then just give them a business card and say "Have a look at my website". All your products and services can be cataloged and described in a central place - your website.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is a named area of the Internet owned
by an organization. It points to a website and/or email.
It consists of a name and a suffix separated by a period
character. For example, this domain name is gravitaionalfx.com.
Gravitational is the name part and
the com is the suffix.
A domain name needs to be initially purchased and then
maintained annually for a small registration fee.
Why do I need a Domain Name?
You don't need a domain name but it does
help make your company look more professional. Millions
of people have a website or email address with e.g.
hotmail.com or aol.com but if you register a domain
name then only one person has that
name and that's YOU.
Usually a domain name is the same as, or similar to,
your company name and that makes it easier for your
customers to contact you.
Gravitational FX can register your
own domain name.
How do I find out if my Domain Name is available?
There is a central registrar of all Domain Names
on the Internet. Many companies provide free searching
of all the names. Please feel free to use the tool
below to search for your proposed Domain Name.
Gravitational FX can register your
own domain name.
Domain Name Searcher
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What is hosting?
A website is a collection of computer files and they
need a place to be stored. Hosting basically means space
on the internet where your website files live. Some
companies specialise in this and, for a monthly or annual
fee, offer 24x7 high-capacity support & backup so
that once your website is hosted, you can relax and
forget about the administration side of it.
Gravitational FX can arrange hosting
for your website.
If I have a website, how do people find it?
To find something on the Internet, most people use
a web search engine like google.co.uk.
You type in a keyword or phrase and the search engine
will display any matches it finds.
Include your website address on business cards, letter heads, compliment slips and tell everybody you meet to visit it.
Gravitational FX can register your website with the top 5
search engines and insert keywords and phrases into
your website to maximize its chance of being picked
up by the search engines when your customers type in
the relevant keywords.
What is an ISP?
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider and they
are a company that you pay to provide you with access to
the Internet and email in just the same way as you would
pay a company like SKY for access to digital TV services.
Most small companies would go for a broadband connection to start with.
How much will a website & email cost me?
The cost of the initial setup of your website will
depend on it's size and content. Once that's done then
the monthly cost can be as little as £5 per month
for a small business startup.
Remember that your website
and email are essential marketing tools for your business
and that means they are tax-deductable!
