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Frequently
Asked Questions
What
does the Internet mean for you?
The Internet provides
your business a way to establish a
presence on the Web that can be accessed by your
customers, business partners and suppliers 24 hours a
day from anywhere in the world. It’s a full color, stereo
sound, animated advertisement for your company. But it’s
much, much more than that. Once established you can use
it to gather information from your customers and
suppliers, tap into new markets and gain the edge on your
competitors.
How will it make money for your business?
The Internet is the ultimate marketing
tool. There are an
enormous number of individuals and companies who
access the Internet and this number is growing at an
alarming rate. Everyone is turning to the Internet to
advertise, communicate, access information, purchase
products and obtain services. The Internet can advertise
your business to individuals and companies all over
Australia and the World, substantially increasing your
audience and heightening your company's profile.
Why does your company need to be on the Web?
Companies around the world are becoming active
on the
Internet by providing their products and services to
everyone with a modem and a computer. The Internet is
being used to sell all sorts of products and provide a
range of on-line services and information. Many
corporations are now using the Internet for all their
business purposes including sourcing contractors,
suppliers, employees and information on new
opportunities.
The Internet is vital for any business that sell products or
offer services by enabling you to advertise to a much
wider audience. Client’s today are requesting considerably
more information about the companies they deal with and
the Internet is the perfect medium to store this knowledge
allowing customers to peruse it at their leisure.
The Internet can display pictures of your products,
premises or personnel. It can display a map showing
exactly where your premises are located, a three
dimensional representation of your products, even a
virtual tour of your production line! The only limit is your
imagination.
Who is using the Internet?
Individuals, Businesses and Organizations. Local
Internet
usage has increased 1000% during the past year. This
usage is split among homes 35%, work 40% and schools
25%. It will mean that you can benefit from becoming part
of the expected 90 million users that will be connected in
the next two years.
What
is a web site?
A web site is a large advertisement for your
company that
is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This
advertisement can be interactive and be offered with
sound, animations and graphics. A web site can contain a
variety of content including corporate, employee, product
and service information, customer support and surveys,
frequently asked questions, and promotional offers.
Do you need to be connected to the Internet
to have a Web Site?
No.... Atomic Digital will provide a server
and maintain a web
site for you without the need for you to have access to the
Internet. However, having Internet access enables you to
retrieve e-mail and feedback from you web site.
What
is a Domain Name?
( www.yourname.com )
A domain name is a unique Internet address of
a company
or individuals’ web site. A domain name must be
registered before a company or individual can use it. The
benefits of having a domain name are:
It allows a web site to have an exclusive address in
line with your company or business name
It gives your company or business a professional
presence on the Internet.
It is portable address allowing you to change your
web hosting company without having to change your
web site or email addresses.
When you register a Domain name it is good for 2 years.
You have to renew your Domain name every 2 years.
What
is Web Hosting?
Once a web site has been designed it needs to
be
published on a web server to enable access via the
Internet. Web Servers are generally large and extremely
fast computers that are constantly connected to the
Internet and have protection against unauthorized access
called 'firewalls'. Web Servers are expensive to setup and
maintain, therefore, small to medium sized companies tend
to have their web site hosted by another company called a
Web Hosting company. Web Hosting companies then
charge a monthly fee for the amount of space allocated to
a web site.
What is an Internet Service Provider?
An Internet Service Provider or ISP is a company
or
organization that provides individuals and businesses
with access to the Internet. When you establish an
account with an ISP they usually provide you an email
address, a logon name and password. The costs for and
Internet account with an ISP range from $20-$80 per month
depending on the usage.
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