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What is a Domain Name and how do I get a Name Registered?
A domain name is a way to identify and locate computers and resources
connected to the Internet. No two organizations can have the same domain name.
Every company or organization that wants to be on the internet must register a domain name
which will use to access organization's website. Just
like your organization name, or logo, a domain name has marketing
value when customers can easily remember and associate it with your organization. Since over 11 million domain names have already been registered, it can be difficult to find a good domain name.
Aurora can help
you find domain names and will help you through the processes of registering a
domain and setting up a website for your business or organization.
If you have a name in mind, there are several web sites that will allow you
to check the availability of a name. A couple are:
How Do I Set up a Website? The process can be broken into a few
basic steps.
1) Choose a domain name - Aurora can help you choose a name and
register it for you.
2) Determine the purpose of your site.
A) Informational Basic site showcasing your business.
B) Interactive Basic site along with viewer input
C) E-Commerce Basic site along with shopping cart
You may want to start with a basic site and over time increase the
functionality and purpose.
3) Find a company to host your website.
There are many different and good hosting company around. We can
help you choose the best one for your needs or host it ourselves.
4) Build your website - There are 3 ways you could build your
website.
A) Buy a program and learn how to use it and build your own website.
B) Get a web hosting plan that includes and online web site building tools.
You are usually limited on design and number of pages.
C) Pay someone else to do it for you. Aurora has the most competitive
pricing available. We have no "templates". Each site is custom
designed. We also have discounted pricing for non-profit
organizations.
Maintenance - What happens after the website is built? This is what is called
"the work is never done" part. A website should always be considered
a work in progress. In order to keep people interested in your site, you
must be sure it is kept fresh and current. If you are maintaining you
own site, make sure you set aside a few hours a week to update and make
changes to your website.
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