| FAQ's
- Here are some commonly asked questions relative to hosting and the
creation of an Internet presence for yout business. Click on the question
for a response: |
| |
|
| |
Web Design |
| |
|
1. |
How much does a web site cost? |
| |
|
2. |
Why is there such a variance in pricing from one designer to the next? |
| |
|
3. |
How do I get a URL or domain name? |
| |
|
4. |
How do I update my site? |
| |
|
5. |
How much training is provided for updating the site? |
| |
|
6. |
Who owns the software developed for my website? |
| |
|
7. |
How can I hide my HTML code from view? |
| |
|
8. |
Why do some sites have larger blank margins on the left and right sides than others? |
| |
|
9. |
Are all Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Netscape and Opera the same? |
| |
|
10. |
I went to a site and the text was either illegible or barely legible, why? |
| |
|
11. |
I went to a site and the image, which wasn't all that big, took forever to download, why? |
| |
|
12. |
What kind of sites will AFFCOM not develop? |
| |
|
13. |
What databases can be used to develop sites? |
| |
|
14. |
Relative to the functionality of programs on my PC, what are the programming limitations on a website? |
| |
|
15. |
Can I preview my site as it is being developed and provide input? |
| |
|
16. |
I want a web site, but don't know what to put on it? |
| |
|
17. |
How long does it take to develop a complete web site. |
| |
|
18. |
How often should I change the look of my site? |
| |
|
19. |
Do you provide web development services as well. |
| |
|
| |
E-Commerce |
| |
|
1. |
What is an SSL? |
| |
|
2. |
What shopping cart system is used? |
| |
|
3. |
How is my shipping handled under the E-Commerce software. |
| |
|
4. |
How do I know I got an order? |
| |
|
5. |
Can E-commerce software interact with my accounting system. |
| |
|
| |
Hosting |
| |
|
1. |
If I host with AFFCOM, do I get site e-mail? |
| |
|
2. |
Where's your hit counters? I have never seen one on an AFFCOM site. |
| |
|
3. |
Who controls and manages my e-mail accounts? |
| |
|
4. |
What's an Autoresponder? |
| |
|
5. |
If I want to switch to AFFCOM hosting, what must I do and how much will it cost? |
| |
|
6. |
I want AFFCOM to develop my site, but I want my local ISP to host the site. Can that be arranged? |
| |
|
7. |
Do I have access to all of my files, programs, images and code? |
| |
|
8. |
Can AFFCOM software capture e-mails of people visiting my site? |
| |
|
9. |
I am going to visit another city, can I remotely access my e-mail? |
| |
|
10. |
Do I need Windows or Linux hosting? |
| |
|
11. |
What is the difference between virtual server and virtual hosting? |
| |
|
12. |
Can I have full FTP capabilities to my site? |
| |
|
13. |
What does the Account Sign In Do? |
| |
|
14. |
Can I Transfer an Existing Domain to Your Server? |
| |
|
15. |
How Long Does it Take to Setup a New Account ? |
| |
|
16. |
Is there a Minimum Contract ? |
| |
|
17. |
Can AFFCOM take care of my nameserver (DNS)changes? |
| |
|
18. |
Am I charged a fee when I upgrade or add any additional options? |
| |
|
19. |
I am transferring my account. What are your Name Servers? |
| |
|
20. |
What characters can I have in my domain and how short or long can it be? |
| |
|
21. |
How safe and secure is your hosting? Are there backup facilities? |
| |
|
22. |
Are your servers continually monitored? |
| |
|
23. |
What kind of sites will AFFCOM not host |
| |
|
| |
Site Marketing |
| |
|
1. |
Who does the search engine submissions? |
| |
|
2. |
What should I have my URL (Domain Name) on? |
| |
|
3. |
How do I update my Search Engine Keywords - some people call them Meta-tags? |
| |
|
4. |
I want to edit my site description as it appears in the search engines. |
| |
|
5. |
I met a developer who said, "Build a web site, people will come and you'll make a bundle". Is that true? |
| |
|
6. |
A developer guaranteed me 300,000 hits per year. Why shouldn't I go with him? |
| |
|
| |
E-Mail |
| |
|
1. |
How do I remotely accesss my e-mail? |
| |
|
2. |
I am the administrator of our e-mail, how do I remotely access the administrative functions? |
| |
|
