Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is a Starter Website?
What are the benefits of a Starter Website?
What is a Catalogue Website?
What are the benefits of a Catalogue Website?
What is an Ecommerce Website?
What are the benefits of an Ecommerce Website?
What is the Domain Name System(DNS)?
What is Hosting?
Do I need Hosting?
Is my Customer Information kept Secure?
What is SSL (Secure Socket Layer)?
Do I need SSL (Secure Socket Layer)?
What is a Starter Website?
A Starter Website is the perfect place to start if you are not current on the world wide web. This will help give your company a presence on the internet and will act as a 24-7, totally self-sufficient, unmanned, general information centre for your company.
What are the benefits of a Starter Website?
- cheap starting point
- quick to set up
What is a Catalogue Website?
A catalog website is like a virtual show case which allows each of your products to be browsed.
What are the benefits of a Catalogue Website?
- display your full product range with pictures, descriptions, price
- categorise items
- offer search facilities
What is an Ecommerce Website?
eCommerce (electronic commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services on the Internet.To sell goods, you must display them. Ecommerce approaches this in much the same way as a catalogue. Goods are presented as images with text descriptions, prices and product options. Anyone with internet access can then purchase products by clicking on the relevant items, filling out the order form and supplying a debit/credit card number.
What are the benefits of an Ecommerce Website?
With the total amount of money expected to be spent online in the year 2004 exceeding 1.5 trillion*, it's easy to see why eCommerce is attractive to many businesses. Another attractive aspect of selling through a web-based store is that, in most cases, this "virtual" store will have a lower overhead than a conventional business.
E-commerce transactions are faster. For you, this means that your staff spends more time doing things that must have human involvement. For the public, this means less time waiting in line to make payments or to get questions answered.
Open 24/7 - unmanned operation
What is the Domain Name System(DNS)?
The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address - just like a telephone number - which is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called its "IP address" (IP stands for "Internet Protocol"). IP Addresses are hard to remember. The DNS makes using the Internet easier by allowing a familiar string of letters (the "domain name") to be used instead of the arcane IP address. So instead of typing 213.171.218.42, you can type www.expertwebdesign.co.uk. It is a "mnemonic" device that makes addresses easier to remember. (Author: InterNIC), More Info
Do I need a Domain Name?
Yes. Everyone on the internet has a Domain Name. Without it you would be entering IP Addresses as mentioned above.
I already have a Domain Name. Will I still be able to use it with my website?
Yes. If you have registered your own Domain Name already, we will transfer it for you free of charge
What is Hosting?
Web hosting is the act of renting space through a company so that you may publish your web site online.
You can either get free hosting that is usually supported with banners and
pop ups, or get paid web hosting which gives you complete control
over your site contents and looks more professional.
Do I need Hosting?
Yes, you need to host your web site so that people can view it over the Internet.
Is my Customer Information kept Secure?
Customer Information and Transactions are all kept secure using SSL (read next point for explanation). The database which will hold customer information is kept on a Secure Server. When accessed, will be evident by the padlock symbol on the bottom right of the browser screen. This is the most up to date security at the moment.
What is a SSL (Secure Socket Layer)?
SSL (secure sockets layer), also know as secure server, provides for the encrypted transmission of data across the Internet.
Do I need a SSL (Secure Socket Layer)?
If you opt for the E-commerce option then it is highly recommended as you will be sending and receiving customer details and credit-card numbers. If you use SSL then a padlock symbol will be displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the browser which indicates to the customer that this is a secure site and that it is safe to buy an item here.
