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Internet and E-Commerce
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Below is a beginners guide to what it takes for you to get a web site up and running with your own "dot com" name and what
I can do for you to see that goal realized. I offer full service creation from the first phone call to permanent, ongoing maintenance and site improvement.
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Domain Registration
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This is the process of getting your ".com" name (your "domain name") registered and listed on servers all over the world.
Through my account with US2.net, I can expedite your
registration process. You pay only the registration fee, currently about $14.95 per name, per year. Many names are reserved every day but
we can usually find a suitable ".com" for you with a little research and creativity.
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Web Hosting
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Once you have your your domain name, you need a web server to store your web pages and scripts. I have a dedicated server hosted
by Intermedia.net and can add your domain to my server. Then you will have your Internet
address and a home for your site so that all the other Internet servers can send requests to your domain name and everyone can view your web site.
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Interface Design
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This is the look and feel of your site; how your web visitors interact with your web site. I usually work with a graphic designer to implement
a site that is easy to use and visually pleasing as well as functional. It's difficult to make a sale to a prospect who is confused or frustrated
by you web site. We want them to enjoy doing business with you over the Internet. (examples)
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Site Development
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This phase is where we make your web site more than just an electronic brochure. Here we add the Internet functionality; E-commerce,
web-based forms, E-mail contacts, Auto-responses, databases etc. A good development plan and execution can bring you new
accounts and help you to serve existing accounts even better. (examples)
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E-mail Hosting
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With your domain name you will want to have e-mail for you and your employees. My hosting service will allow you to
have as many anybody@yourdomain.com accounts as you need. These e-mail accounts can each have their own password. You
can access your mail with any e-mail client, for example, Outlook and Outlook Express. You can also manage your e-mail using a web browser
from any computer with Internet access. You can also use my Exchange hosting service for a more integrated e-mail solution using the latest
features of Outlook 2007 and Exchange 2007.
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