AAA Hardware

How to setup a website

How do you get a domain name?

Find a company that is a domain registrar GoDaddy.com Yahoo.com

How much does it cost per year?

The price will depend on the company you use, and how long you choose to reserve the name.

Also if you use other services (like web hosting) the price will be lower.

What domain name would you use? Short: The maximum allowed size is 63 characters, but keep the

name as short a possible. That's easier to type and remember.

Memorable: Names with special characters like hyphens and underbars are harder to describe to customers over the phone. Visitors aren't as used to them either and you may inadvertently send customers to your competitors if they have similar names without special characters!

Descriptive: Use your company name or a description of your product instead of company initials. People would instantly know what a site called "NeverPayIncomeTaxAgain" is about (although they might be suspicious). The full title is much more descriptive than the acronym "NPITA."

How can you find out if it is taken?

Use a website to check what is available. http://www.godaddy.com/ http://www.aaahardware.com/

Where can you “host” your website?

GoDaddy.com Yahoo.com Elevator Up Plus many more.

How much does that cost?

Again is depends on the package. Go Daddy Hosting Plans

Are their places you can do it for free?

Yes! Freewebs.com Bravehost.com Plus more

Is their a “catch” if you do it for free?

Advertising Banner Ads – You cant control what

will show up.

How do you get the information on the web server?

FTP Online

What can you make WebPages with (what programs)?

The 3 Most Popular: FrontPage/Expressions DreamWeaver Go Live

Can you make an entire site online?

Yes! Freewebs.com Bravehost.com Plus more

What will AAA hardware need if they want to have forms and counters on their page? (hint: it needs to be hosted a special way)

If you use FrontPage then the hosting company will need something called Frontpage extensions.

If you are going to use FrontPage you may want to check with the hosting company.

If you were to create this site what are some things that you would need from AAA Hardware?

Information Pictures/Logo Sit down and create a site map Others?

What would be the total cost to create this site, including how much would you charge to design it?

It really depends on what you want to charge Average by hour = $25-$35 per hour Per Job Career Salary -$50,000-$70,000 per year

Include extra business costs. What would some of these be?

Keep in mind who is going to maintain the site, and cost associated with it.