Q:  I want to have a web site.  What's my first step?

A:  The first step is to choose a web designer that you are comfortable with.  Remember, price does not necessarily reflect quality.  Don't opt for a designer that wants to 'show off' his or her talents.  Choose a designer who puts your needs first.  

Q:  What is a domain name?

A:  A domain name (Web address or URL) is more than your Internet address, it's your Internet identity, your online brand. It puts you on the map of today's online world, opening you to literally millions of users worldwide. When you register a domain name, you'll join over millions of others who are reaping the rewards of being online.

Q:  How much does a domain name cost?

A:  Prices for domain names vary, depending on the costs for obtaining that domain name from different countries, and providing and servicing that domain name for you.

Q:  I have a domain name and a web designer.  Now what?

A:  There are several options available here.  If you do not wish to register your own domain name, you may discuss the option of hosting your web site on your web designer's site.  Your Internet address might be something like www.outfrontwebs.com/yourname.  There's usually a yearly fee for this service.  

If you have secured a domain name, you need to find a host (Internet Service Provider or ISP) to house your web site.  Discuss with your web designer the services your new web site will require.

Q:  OK, I've got the domain name and the Internet Service Provider.  What's next? 

A:  Your ISP will provide you with a user name and password for your new domain.  You need to give these to your web designer so that they can 'upload' or 'ftp' the new site to its new home - on your own domain. 

Q:  My site is on the Internet.  How do I get a higher ranking in the search engines?

A:  Building a lot of properly constructed web pages and having dozens of reciprocal links is the secret to increasing your standings in the search engines. Trade links with as many other sites as possible in order to get your site higher in the rankings. As the Internet robots spider the webs, they will find you faster and more often.

Q:  I know keywords are important, but how do I choose the right ones?

A:  Choose keywords you think people would submit to the search engines.  Ask a co - worker or friends for ideas.  What words would they use to find a company such as yours?  Yes, even include typos and spelling errors!  Out Front Web Design and Out Front Webs will return different search results.

Q:  How do I make changes to my new site?

A:  You need to discuss this with your web designer before you start your web site.  Most designers will charge a monthly maintenance fee based on a minimum rate.