Monthly Archives: August 2009

What is a Web Host?

By admin | Published: August 17, 2009
A web host allocates space on a server to “host” your website and then makes your website accessible to the public. If you want the public to access your web site, then you need to sign up with a web host. OK, you could host the site yourself and not use a web host, but [...]
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What is a Domain Name?

By admin | Published: August 14, 2009
A domain name is the name of a website. A domain name is also called a URL or an IP address. Examples of recognizable domain names are www.google.com, www.yahoo.com, and www.amazon.com. You will notice that all 3 of the examples end in “.com”. But domain names can also use other extensions, such as .org, .info, [...]
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How Much Does It Cost To Register A Domain Name?

By admin | Published: August 14, 2009
Like all things in a competitive marketplace, there isn’t a single purchase price for domain names. If you register only the domain name with no associated services, such as web hosting or private registration, you will pay anywhere from $10 – $35 / year.
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