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How long does it take to get my site up and running ?

Barring any unforeseen changes from you while we are putting together your configuration.  We can generally get you up and running in about 10 days or less.  Once we have the preliminary deposit, we work expeditiously to complete your work.  Once we have met your satisfaction, your site will be accessible online after final payment is made.

What is WordPress?

WordPress is a highly customizable CMS (Content Management System) and our platform of choice. It is the official successor of b2cafelog which was developed by Michel Valdrighi.  Previously thought of as a “blogging” platform, it is now the CMS of choice and the industry standard for many successful companies, organizations, publications and universities including NASA, M.I.T., Stanford University, Xerox, Harvard University, Dartmouth, Texas Tech, Cornell, Ford Motor Company, The New York Times, CNN Political Ticker, Nike, Ben and Jerry’s , Open I.D., People Magazine, MTV Newsroom, G.E. Reports, many U.S. Congressman and Senators, and thousands of other organizations the world over.

What is SEO, and do I need it ?

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via “natural” (“organic” or “algorithmic”) search results. The rules of SEO change frequently but the process starts from the construction of the website and is generally an ongoing process.  We will set your site up with the proper building blocks to get your SEO off to a “running start”, and offer tips to continue SEO development over the life of your website.  How much additional, or advanced SEO you want or need is going to depend on what you want to accomplish online.

Will I need my own domain ?

Yes you will.  It is your identity online and an integral part of your overall marketing and communication. As part of our service, if you haven’t yet registered a domain, a (1) “.com, .net, .us, or .org” domain is included free of charge, and we will  assist you with choosing the best domain for your business, and making sure that it stays renewed for as long as we are hosting your site.   If you want to do it yourself, we recommend Domain Filer.  We have been very happy with their service over the years. Generally speaking, it costs $10 a year to register “.com, .net, .us, or .org‘”  extensions.

Will I be able to make basic changes and additions on my own ?

Absolutely ! We aren’t going to just dump your site on you without a clue of how to operate it.  Will we show you how to post to your blog (if applicable), and help you along the way. As long as your site is hosted with us, we are of course available to do any complex changes, redesigns, or additions.

What do you need from me to get started ?

There is a deposit of 50% of the total invoice to get started, but besides that, there are a few things that we need from you to complete the project.

• Content: What do you want your website to say ? You will need to organize the content you want to use, and that will best describe your business,  We, of course, will help with editing for maximum optimization, but no one knows your business and what you want to portray like you do. If you don’t have anything prepared and would like to get started ASAP, we will set you up with one of our professional copywriters to develop just the right prose to project your business’s mission and personality, optimized for SEO throughout the website.

• Images: You will need to round up any professional promotional images of your company, logo, or portfolio in digital format (jpg., gif., png.,). We can also help you choose from thousands of royalty free, professional digital images (additional costs vary)  if needed.

What is hosting and what is included with it ?

Hosting is necessary to keep the files that make up your site available, secure, backed up, and process the requests for information correctly and reliably when people look to access your site on the world wide web. We not only host your site, but also provide maintenance and software updates when needed to keep your site running smoothly at all times, and worry free.

More about our hosting features and technical specs:

• Disk Storage from 5GB to 50GB
• Monthly Bandwidth up to 5.0 TB or (5000 GIG)
• Virtual Hosting platform VSYS®
• Operating System Unix Based
• Unlimited Web Based & POP3 E-mail Accounts
• Free Weekly Backups
• Unique IP addresses available.
• WUSAGE Web Site statistics
• Mysql Database – Unlimited Mysql Databases

E-MAIL FEATURES
• Web-Based E-mail Access – Unlimited
• POP / SMTP Access – Unlimited
• IMAP Access – Yes
• Email Addresses – Unlimited
• Email Forwarding – Unlimited
• Email Robots – Unlimited
• Vacation Auto-Responders – Unlimited
• Announcement Lists – Unlimited
• Spam Filtering – SpamAssassin
• Discussion Lists – Unlimited
• Spam Filtering

INCLUDED FEATURES:
• Proprietary VSYS® Web Based Control Panel
• Apache – Apache Web server software
• Full E-Mail Control Panel
• Reseller Program
• CGI Enabled
• SSI Enabled
• Perl Enabled
• PHP 5 Enabled
• SSH Enabled
• GD Enabled
• Zip / unzip Enabled
• Rar / unrar Enabled
• ImageMagick Enabled
• CURL Enabled
• Zend Enabled
• IonCube Enabled
• MySQL Enabled
• DBI/DBD Enabled
• GeoIP Country Lite Enabled
• Cron Enabled
• Sendmail Enabled
• Real Audio / Real Video (via http)
• Mysql Database – Unlimited Mysql Databases
• FLASH Support

What type of contracts or commitments are involved ?

Outside of us completing your website, we don’t require you to commit to any long term contracts with us.  You retain complete ownership of your website and all the necessary files, including your domain.  If you are not happy with our hosting and management of your site,  you are welcome to secure outside hosting elsewhere and we will assist you with the transfer.

What if I have no clue where to begin ?

No problem. That is why we are here, to help you determine what type of solution is right for you.  We understand that you probably don’t spend all day looking at XML, PHP, HTML, or any other code or database operations. We are here to help and explain things so that you understand them in “plain speak”. You don’t have to worry about us talking over your head, or confusing you with terms that the average person has no reason to know or understand.

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