We can get your web site up and running in a short period of time.  The cost for your domain name is usually under $25.  The cost for hosting is about $7 per month (payable yearly at $84).  The cost to set up your single- or multi-page site depends on the time it takes and the graphics we need to acquire to suit your needs - usually around $300.  About domain names:  People automatically turn to the Web for information so it pays to have a domain name that reflects your site or business. The name that you use to advertise your product is the name that you should use for your domain, because that is the first thing people will try in their browser. It is also the easiest thing for people to remember, and whatever is easily remembered will be the first thing that will be tried out. A domain name can be 67 characters, so be specific about your name and go for your brand name and short description if you want.  Long domain names that have your site keywords in them also have an advantage in that they fare better in a number of search engines.  Shorter domain names are a bit better as long as they are meaningful and the customer can find you. Hyphenated names will work, but many people will forget the hyphen.  You don’t want to send them to your competitor’s site. If the domain name you want is taken, options include putting “the” or “my” in front of the name.  If you do that, be sure to always use the full domain name in every promotion, ad, stationery and business card. .COM, .NET, .ORG, etc.  One school of thought is that it is better to have the domain name you want, than to worry about the extension.  .ORG is primarily used by non-profit organizations.  .NET is more common for businesses and might allow you to have the descriptive/brand name you want.  Keep in mind that you don’t have to type in the .com in most browsers, but if you’ve decide on .net, then whoever has the .com will show up. Overall ... it is most important for a company to have a web presence these days.  Most people surf the internet looking for what they want.  If your business isn’t there, they won’t find you. WEB DESIGN 443.949.8384   •   443.949.8402 Fax  •  sharonpressinc@aol.com Home Cards Cards-Color Stationery Other Web Design Contacts