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FREQUENTLY
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If you're new to the idea of an internet presence, you may not completely understand everything involved with starting your first website. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get. Q) I only have a small business, so do I really need a website? A) A website can help you reach customers you were never able to reach before. When searching for a product or service, consumers are more likely to browse online than in a newspaper or phone book. Having an online presence is much more effective in that it reaches anyone with an internet connection, has the ability to be updated at any time and can provide a greater range of information about your product or service. Q) I don't know much about computers. Will this affect how well my website looks? A) You don't need to know anything about computers or computer software. We specialize in customers who are new to website design and will walk you through the entire process. Having your own fully customized website is easier than you may think and Big Dog Web Design can take care of it all. Q) I hear terms like domain name and hosting service. What do these mean? A) There are a few terms you may not be familiar with so here's a quick reference. - Domain Name - This is the unique identification used for every website on the internet. You will own your own website domain name and nobody else can have the same domain name as you. It is used as your web address to direct individuals to your website. For example: www.yourwebsite.com - Hosting Service - An internet service that provides space on servers that makes your website accessible to the world wide web. This is where your website lives. All of your website files are kept on a server that enables visitors to see your website. Think of it like a library branch and your website is a book in the library. There are many of these "libraries" on the web and many more "books" in them. - S.E.O. - This stands for Search Engine Optimization. This is a service we provide to our customers that enables search engines to find their website when someone looks for it. Proper search engine optimization is an essential part of the website design process. |
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