What is a domain name?
A domain name is a unique alpha-numeric name used to identify
a particular computer (i.e. Web server or mail server) on the
Internet. Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name,
such as mybrand.com, to identify a numeric address such as 207.252.38.66.
The purpose of domain names is to allow ordinary users connected
to the Internet to find Web sites and send email to addresses
with familiar names such as "mycompany.com" or "mybrand.com"
without having to memorize the numerical addresses that actually
locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
What is a Top Level Domain
(TLD)?
A top level domain (TLD) is the suffix that is attached to the
end of a domain name. For instance, in the domain name mybrand.com,
".com" is the TLD.
There are two types of top-level domains: global and country code.
Global Top Level Domains (gTLD) were created to be used by the
Internet public, while country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD)
were created to be used by each individual country, as they deem
necessary.
The global Top Level Domains are as follows:
.com .net .org .edu .mil
.gov .int .biz .info .name
wwsdomains.com offers the .com, .net .org .biz .info and .name
global Top Level Domains.
.com, .net and .org domain names start at for one year of registration,
while .biz and .info names start at for the minimum registration
requirement of two years.
How long will it take for
my domain name to be active on the Internet after it has been
registered?
.com, .net, .org, .biz and .info domain names registered through
wwsdomains.com may take up to 48 hours, which is normal Internet
propagation time, until they are accessible on the Internet.
What is Hosting?
When a user's website is on someone else's servers. e.g. a user
may register a domain with wwsdomains.com, and then place his
website with wwsdomains. Then his website is said to be hosted
at wwsdomains.com.
How to select Server Operating
System?
Usually, Web hosts use either Linux or Microsoft Windows NT
Server, but some may let you choose. Selecting a server is more
crucial when you are purchasing a machine that will be maintained
by your own Web developers, most likely for a colocation setup
or if you are going to maintain the website yourself.
Linux vs. NT
Web servers generally fall into one of two categories:
Linux-based and Microsoft Windows NT.
Because loyalties within the Internet community are held strongly
for both systems, it can be hard to know which is right for you.
Linux a clone of Unix, the older and more popular of the two systems,
has a strong reputation for reliability and power.
On the other hand, many new to the Web find it difficult to understand
and navigate. NT is regarded as easier to use than Linux for data-driven
Web sites; it also supports the user-friendly Web page design
tools in Microsoft’s FrontPage software.
Which should you choose?
Visitors using any of a host of computer and browser combinations
will be able to access your site, regardless of whether you choose
a Linux or an NT Server. While there are distinct differences
between the two types, this may be the most difficult decision
for a novice buyer to make.
If you or your Web developers have a preference, choose the server
system with which you feel most comfortable; if you wish to use
software on your Web site that can only run on a specific server
(e.g. Apache for Linux, IIS for NT) you should choose to locate
your Web site using that server.
How much space does a static
page take?
Each character takes approximately 1byte. To see the size of the
page, just right click on it, and go to properties (in Win95).
If you have images on it then please add up the total of all these
images also
What is Site Submit and how
does it work?
SiteSubmit is a great way to promote your Web site more effectively
and increase your chances of generating new traffic. Simply provide
us with your domain name, a brief description of your Web site
and some keywords and we'll submit this information simultaneously
to over 400 search engines and directories. Your information will
be submitted once a month for twelve months, helping to ensure
that your information stays current and saving you the time and
hassle of doing it yourself.
What are Keywords and where
do I list them?
Keywords are used by search engines and directories to determine
which Web sites to list in their search results. You will be asked
to provide a few keywords to describe your site content during
the SiteSubmit signup process. For best results, you should include
keywords that cover the main aspects of your site's content. Ask
yourself, "What would a person looking for my site enter
into a search engine?"
What is FTP-ing?
FTPing (File Transfer Protocol) is just terminology used, when
a user is uploading his/her website, or anything onto another
machine. It is also used when a user is downloading
