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As a new site owner in need of hosting services it can be very overwhelming when choosing a company to host your site.

We understand your fears and concerns and have the right solution for any beginner. Below are some questions that are common for users to ask.

Why do I need hosting?
Technically, everything on the web is "Hosted." For example, your email box. You may be paying approx. $19.99 per month to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) like AOL. Your ISP is not only providing you access to browse the World Wide Web, they are also "Hosting" your email account. Your email is taking up space on the ISP's server (computers).

They allow you to access this email 24 hours per day. They same is true for a website. A website must be connected to the World Wide Web by way of an "Internet Server." Your home computer is not setup to handle large amounts of traffic, where a server is.

The simplest way to grasp the concept is to think of Hosting as "Rental Space." Similar to a storage facility in your area. You may have an old couch or bedroom set that you want to save but ran out of room in the garage. You then might "rent space" in a storage unit.

In conclusion, Hosting means that you will be renting space on an Internet Server that stores you site.

A Hosting account will give your customers 24 hour access to view your company website at www.your-company-name.com.

What is a "Domain Name"?
Domain names uniquely identify your company, product or service. More famous names include "yahoo.com, amazon.com and ebay.com." As more and more companies race to the Internet to have a website, the opportunity to secure a quality name is fading fast, as choice names are being snatched up at a rate of 4,000-5,000 per day!

A "Domain Name" is basically a, .com, .net, .org, etc... name that identifies the company on-line, an "on-line name". You can have your very own "Domain Name" for your website.

Customers can view your on-line brochure by typing in "www.your-company-name.com" once you register with us.

Should I have my own "Dot Com Name"?
From time to time customers ask us if they should have their own "dot com" name or Domain. The answer by far is 100% YES! Simple reasons include:

• Business Credibility
• Professionalism
• Name Recognition

Customers will feel more comfortable dealing with your company name, rather than some long, drawn out, free name you received from a free service.

Can I use a Domain Name I already own?
Yes! Most companies provide complimentary Domain Name assistance with every hosting account. As part of our ordering process, you can request a transfer of your existing domain name to use with your new hosting account.

If you've ever transferred a domain name from one provider to another, you know how difficult it can be. Most companies have created a tool to help make domain name transfers less stressful for our customers.

Easy to follow directions will be provided by email shortly after ordering.

What is a POP3 account?
POP3 (Post Office Protocol) is a simple incoming mail protocol that can be thought of as a "store-and-forward" service. With POP3, your email is saved in a mailbox on your server, and is transferred to your email client when you check it.

A POP3 email account for the administrative user (typically in the form of you@yourdomain.com) is automatically set up for you when you order your host package or server. Emails sent to this or any other POP3 email address at your account can be retrieved via any email program and from any ISP worldwide.

Can I have an email address "@my-name.com"?
Yes! Almost every hosting company will setup two default email addresses:

info@your-domain.com
webmaster@your-domain.com

You can also have custom names at your-domain.com as well. Such examples might be...

your-name@your-domain.com
sales@your-domain.com
staff@your-domain.com
support@your-domain.com

What are "Mega Bytes" (MB)?
Web hosting packages offer generous amounts of disk space you can use to store your web site. You can use your web-based control panel to monitor the amount of disk space you are using, and how much disk space is currently available with your hosting account or server.