| Q |
What
is Web Hosting? |
| A |
In
order for people to view your web pages, they must reside on a
server that is connected to the Internet at all times. A server is a
computer which 'serves' up data upon request.
To ensure the
server is available on a 24 x 7 basis requires round-the-clock
monitoring, backup power, fast connections to the Internet backbone,
and much more. Because it is impractical for most companies and
individuals to provide this level of support, there are companies
that specialize in Internet Hosting. These companies maintain
servers which they rent or lease to their customers for a reasonable
monthly fee.
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| Q |
What
is Virtual Hosting? |
| A |
A
server can host more than one domain. This is called Virtual
Hosting. In essence, it allows several companies to share the cost
of a server, which may have much greater capacity than they will
ever need.
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| Q |
How
can I get my own domain name? |
| A |
Most
domain names (.com, .edu, & .org) are issued and maintained by
Network Solutions, a company that is contracted by the US Government
to provide this service. We will be glad to assist you in obtaining
a domain name when you sign up for our hosting service. You may check the availability of your desired domain name here.
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| Q |
Can
I have a web site without registering a domain name? |
| A |
Yes.
You may host your web site on our servers using one of our domain
names. In this case, your web site address will look something like
this:
http://www.vgrp.com/yourcompanyname.
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| Q |
How
do I create my web site? |
| A |
There
are a number of web page editors available, or you may learn how to
write HTML (HyperText Markup Language) yourself. If you search
for 'HTML' or 'HTML Editors' on any of the major search
engines, you will find a wealth of information to help you get
started.
When you need
professional help, The Vision Group offers a complete range of web
design services - from simple sites to the most complex.
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| Q |
Can
I start simply and then upgrade my web site? |
| A |
Yes.
You may start off with a shared domain or a basic plan, then upgrade
at any time. It is a simple matter to upgrade to a higher level plan
that provides more disk space and advanced features.
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| Q |
Can
you register my domian name for me? |
| A |
Yes -
we will be happy to assist you.
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| Q |
How
long does it take to get my domain name? |
| A |
Generally,
it is a very quick process. Often, domain name requests are
processed the same day. It may, however, take several days or longer
for the information to propagate throughout the world.
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