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1. What is Web
Hosting?
2. What are the
advantages of having a web host?
3. What should I
consider when choosing a package?
4. How much does it cost to register a domain
name?
5. Which name and
top level domain should I choose?
6. How do I move
my existing web site to ALIEN Web Host?
7. How do I move
my domain name to ALIEN Web Host? Is it a registrar transfer?
8. Does ALIEN Web Host
support PHP, scripting and databases?
9. What happens
when I upgrade - do I have to pay the setup fee again?
10. Can I
publish web pages with FrontPage extentions?
1. What is Web Hosting?
To help you understand
web hosting, we have developed a simple analogy. But first, some
definitions:
· Web Site - a group of files and programs that reside on a very robust computer connected to the Internet.
· Web Server - a computer that stores the files and programs that make up the site, and then allows visitors to access and read those files.
· Web Host - an interconnected group of web servers containing web site data, that other computers can access through the Internet. Web hosts also provide technical resources and web site maintenance.
Now, think of a web host as a landlord. A landlord builds and maintains
the structure, then rents storefronts to various businesses that otherwise
cannot afford their own buildings. Each business decorates and operates
their store differently and leaves building maintenance to the landlord.
Likewise, a web host rents space on a web server to various businesses.
Each business builds its own web site while the web host maintains the
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2. What are the advantages of having a web host?
You don't have to invest tens of millions of dollars, or endure
technical headaches, in order to create and maintain a world-class network
like ALIEN Web Host We monitor the network. We protect your data. You focus on
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3. What should I consider when choosing a package?
There are four basic items you should think about when selecting
the right web hosting package:
· How large will your web site
be? Estimate the number of pages your web site will have and their
content. How many images, music files, video files or other content do you
plan to add? The more pages and files, the more disk space you will
require.
· How busy will your web site be? Estimate the number
of customers who will visit your site on a busy day. The more people on
your web site, the more data transfer you will require.
· How many
email accounts will you need? You will probably want a separate email
for each employee and a few addresses for things like
sales@my-business.com or info@my-business.com.
· How important will
your web site be to your business? Is it so critical that without a
web site your business will fold, or is it more of a competitive advantage
that increases your visibility in the market? The more people who use the
site and the more it affects their decisions and actions, the more
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4. How much does it cost to register a domain name?
It's free! Each ALIEN Web Host package includes a free domain name. That
means we pay the initial domain registration fee and yearly renewal fee
for as long as you are a ALIEN Web Host customer. Over time, that adds
up to significant savings. Reserve your free domain now!
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5. Which name and top level domain should I
choose?
In general, choose a name and a top level domain (.com, .net, .org, etc.)
that is easy for your employees and customers to remember and makes sense
with your business. It can be your company's name, key words describing
your business or even a short phrase. All ALIEN Web Host plans come with
a free domain with service. Reserve your free domain
now!
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6. How do I move my existing web site to
ALIEN Web Host?
Make sure you have a copy of all your web site files,
including images, sound and video clips and other files, on your personal
computer. After you purchase a ALIEN Web Host package, simply use an
FTP program to transfer all your files to your new web site. >Back to
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7. How do I move my domain
name to ALIEN Web Host? Is it a registrar transfer?
If you already have a
domain name with another registrar, you can easily transfer it to ALIEN Web Host
when you purchase a web hosting package. During the order process you will
have the opportunity to search for a domain name, or move an existing one.
This is not a registrar transfer. Moving a domain name
means directing your name servers to ALIEN Web Host Your original registrar must
make this change for you. Your domain name registration remains with your
current registrar and you are responsible for all ongoing domain name
registration/renewal fees.
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8. Does ALIEN Web Host support PHP, scripting,
and databases?
Business Standard and Business Professional support
PHP and MySQL® so you can build data-driven web sites.> Back to
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9. What happens when I upgrade -- do I have to pay
the setup fee again?
No. You pay the setup fee one time when you purchase a ALIEN Web Host
package.
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10. Can I publish web pages with FrontPage
extentions®?
Yes. ALIEN Web Host includes support for Microsoft
FrontPage extentions. You can create author accounts and grant access to
specific subdirectories, so colleagues or others can publish pages to your
web site without logging in to your account or requiring your assistance.
FrontPage extentions adds convenience, speed, and security to web site creation
and maintenance.
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