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Welcome to Downtown Websites support team!
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| Whether you assistance in setting up a new website or giving your existing site a makeover, we can help. This page will contain tips and tricks of the trade. From the simple to the complex, this support page will get you going in the right direction. |
Getting Started - Getting the right Domain name for the
project you want to get going. Typically the Domain Name [www.DomainName.com]
should tell everyone what your site is all about. |
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Now
that you have a Domain Name, What's next? - Now that you
have a Domain name, it is time to get your website going. The
Domain Name will point to a computer called a HOST.
Now when someone types in your Domain Name it will take
then to this Host which will have your information stored
and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Typically, the
Host computer has a backup computer to protect against
downtime. |
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Domain
and Hosting is settled - It is now time to decide what kind
of design and presentation you want to show the world. The
design process can be done with a number of simple website
design tools by yourself, however, for best results get some
professional assistance. More complex sites like eCommerce,
Flash and other multimedia displays will probably require
assistance. Designs that are clean and load quickly are usually the websites visited for a longer period of time as opposed to sites that have a lot of loading involved. Your website must be designed with parameters acceptable to the search engines. |
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Search
Engines - Many search engines use different types of tools
to complete searches. Search engines to name a few, Google, MSN
search, AltaVista and Lycos are available for free to the
searching party but may charge is some cases to get priority
listing on their site. But most importantly your website must
contain the key ingredients to get a high rank. It is
recommended that you submit your site twice a month for
submission. This will help your rankings and can be done free
using free tools.
Try this one: AddMe.com |
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The
Negative - Once you buy a Domain Name you own it.
Also, your hosting package is non-refundable. Many individuals
buy a Domain Name and set up a website without any
results. This is a chance you take. You have to nurse this site
as you would a new store on main street in your town. If you
ignore it, so will everyone else! |
 Finally
- Protect your business, product, idea or services by
Registering, Trademarking or Incorporating. One recommended link
would be: |