| What is the Internet? |
| The internet is basically thousands of individual telecommunication networks using a special language TCP/IP (transfer control protocol/internet protocol) to communicate. Each network has a collection of computers and other resources that enables individuals, groups, organisation and even countries to communicate with each other electronically. |
| How can I connect to the Internet? |
| There are a number of ways of you can connect to the internet. At the most basic level you can have a dial-up account for which you require a PC, a modem, and a telephone line as well as a dial-up account from an ISP. To access the internet your computer dials into the ISP using the telephone line. Once a connection has been established you will be able to access and use the internet services such as sending and receiving e-mails, web browsing and much more. For those who intend to use the internet more frequently you can have a leased line from you telecom company which gives you a permanent connection to the internet. In addition to the basic leased lines ISDN and ADSL provide considerably faster and better quality data. However, these services are also much more expensive. |
| What services can the Internet provide? |
E-mail - this lets you exchange a wide variety of information such as text, graphics, audio and video files (and much more) almost immediately with anyone, anywhere worldwide. Your e-mail address is your very own personal space on the internet in which anyone with e-mail access can correspond with you. It is possible to forward any e-mail sent to an address at your domain, such as [email protected]' to an existing e-mail account.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a way in which files can be uploaded and downloaded from one location to another over the internet.
WWW enables anyone, anywhere in the world to publish information in the form of a web site on the internet. The web provides a distributed network of information and resources, accessible by 'hyperlinks' within web documents. A hyperlink is a sophisticated way of connecting associated information. They are mouse clickable areas in a web page that connect you to another page.
E-business is basically a sophisticated web site that enables companies to conduct their business over the internet. One such aspect of e-business is the frequently mentioned e-commerce that enables companies to purchase and sell over the internet. |
| What is a domain name? |
A domain name is the 'easy to remember' address that is typed into your browser's address or location bar when you want to visit a specific site. For instance, 'www.yourowncompanyname.com'.
Each domain corresponds to a series of numbers called IP (Internet Protocol) numbers that uniquely identifies your site and acts as a routing address on the internet. When you register a domain it will be associated with the computer on the internet you designate during the period of registration. |
| Why should I have a domain name? |
| A domain name is very important for all businesses and organisations to help potential visitors to your site find you. People are much more likely to remember 'www.yourcompanyname.com' than to remember 'www.someserviceprovider.com/yourcompanyname/userdirectory/index.htm'. Professional web sites also create a more professional image. Having your own domain name also means that on your business cards, company headed note paper, e-mail signatures, etc., you are advertising your own company only. |
| When should I register a domain name? |
Even if you are not quite ready to go on-line, one day you might be only to find another company has already taken the domain you wanted. So, what should you do? You should consider registering a domain name for future use NOW. There are many companies offering to register domains and it is important to shop around. www.domainregn.com / www.the-domain-registrar.us are part of the group of web services provided by Citec Asia Co.Ltd. So whether you want to register just one domain name or register many, we have a solution for you.
Some companies offer low cost or even free domain registration. However, companies that do not charge for domain registration usually hide the cost. Either they don't tell you that the registration fees are not paid for you, in which case you will also get a bill from the central database registry for ?80 + VAT for a UK domain or US$70 for a .com domain. Or, they may tie you into their services and charge a fee should you wish to move your domain to another ISP. Some other companies also claim to register domains for you but in practise the domain is registered to their company and only leased to you - often at a higher price. |
| What is a web site? |
| A web site is your very own publishing space on the WWW. It consists of one or more pages of information such as text, graphics, audio/video clips or other data. It is hosted on a web server permanently connected to the internet so that anyone, anywhere in the world can visit your site at any time. Each site must have an address commonly known as a URL (unique resource locator). The URL tells other people on the internet where to go to visit a particular site. |
| Do I need a web site? |
| It depends on the product or service you are offering along with your target market and whether or not you wish, or are able to, satisfy potential enquiries that may come from a wider market. |
| What is a web server? |
| A web server is the software that resides on a computer to enable it to perform a number of basic activities. The servers' job is to "listen" for any requests sent by you from your web browser for information such as web pages and associated graphics, database or audio and video 'files'. So, when you 'click' on a specific web page the server receives your request, locates the relevant page and delivers it for viewing on your browser. Details of the most popular web server software currently available can be found at http://webcompare.internet.com. |
| What is web hosting? |
| Web hosting is the space offered by an Internet Service Provider (ISP), or other organisation running a computer (a server) for your web pages, which is permanently connected to the internet to make your site accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world at any time. |
| What is a secure web server? |
| A secure web server is just like an ordinary web server except that is has special software installed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and privacy of all transactions carried out. This means that all information between you and your clients web browsers and web servers, for example credit card details, is encrypted (specially coded) so not no-one else can access the information. |
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