Are U the U in URL?
So, you purchased the personal computer and fax machine years ago. You obtained Internet access recently. You even have e-mail. What's next? Your company Web site, of course.
You're probably thinking, "Too expensive," or "Takes too long," or "I don't even know what HTML stands for, let alone what it does."
Well, there are a number of companies who can help you and your company get on the web (sometimes within hours) and for as little as 20 bucks a month.
Web sites add professionalism to your image and allow potential customers to find out about you, risk free, 24- hours a day. You can sell services or simply provide information and obtain leads.
Most web hosting companies initially charge a flat set up fee and then a monthly rate, although some charge annually. Prices vary beginning at $20 per month and include a variety of services. Most offer the following basic services and you should inquire about them (even if you're not sure what they mean):
-Domain name registration, http://www.yourbusiness.com.
-Usage statistics, so you can keep track of who is visiting your site.
-E-mail forwarding, so you can contact potential customers.
-A 30-day money-back guarantee.
-A minimum of 20 mb of space.
-At least 500 mb of data transfer /month.
-At least 3 e-mail accounts.
Some companies, such as Do It Yourself Web by IDIRECT are offering free trials and no setup fee. Others offer setup within hours as well as technical support.
Check out the following Web host companies for more information on how to become a destination on the information superhighway.
Do It Yourself Web
800-798-1114
Digiscape Communications
888-WEB-1995
Multiplex Media Corp.
800-383-3953 ext. 4321
ValueWeb
888-we-host-u
