What is a domain name .
A unique address for you on the Internet.
( World Wide Web).
No one else can have this name. Cost between £5 to £20 per year.
your domain name followed by an identifier such as
.com .co.uk .net .org
these are the more common endings, there are many more.
What is web site hosting .
Your web site is loaded onto a computer that is permanently connected to the internet. Costs start from £ 45.00 per year
Web sites can be viewed any time from any where in the world. The speed and reliability are dependant on the quality of the hosting computer. They are not all equal.
What is email
Supremely fast and free, letters/messages that can include images, music, drawings etc. Your Internet Service Provider may set limits and make charges. If so change to a better one.
Email accounts come with the domain and hosting. It costs nothing to send an email once you have paid for your domain name and hosting. You can choose your own email addresses to personalise them. This is also free.
What is content management.
C.M.S.
This enables you to make changes to your web site, ie. text and images. Without paying someone else to do it for you.
You can have full control or limited control. The more control, the more it costs and the greater chance you'll mess it up. It's best to decide at the outset what items you'll want to change and make just these accessible.
What is a mailing list.
You collect, with consent, the email address of people who may be interested in what you do. Then you email them all with offers or news to improve your business. 2000 emails for £30.00. Newsletter design from £45.00.
You must have their consent or you may get "black listed" and loose your email account. You may even have your web site blocked. Not good.
Worth having if your list is over 50 people. Surprisingly effective and not expensive.
Why have a web site ...
To make more money ...
Customers like to browse and review products and services they are considering buying. To make comparisons between suppliers.
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