What is web hosting and why do I need it?
Web hosting is where your web site lives. It is simply a remote computer (server) that is constantly connected to the internet - where all your website pages are stored. We provide 3 web hosting packages so you can "publish" your web site.
What is a Control Panel? The Control Panel is an area you log on to and where you can add email addresses, set up auto responders, manage databases and view your web site statistics - among many other things. You have your own control panel included with any of our hosting packages
What is FTP? FTP ( File Transfer Protocol). FTP allows the transfer of your web pages and images from your computer to your web space (see above).Basicallt it's the transfer of files from one computer to another over the internet
What is CGI? CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface. When you fill out a contact form on a web site and get a "thank you for enquiring" page afterwards, this has been due to a cgi script. CGI scripts also run counters (devices for measuring the amount of visitors you get to a site), guestbooks, domain name searches! and a huge number of other features you see on the web. We supply several scripts ready for use but you can also add your own.
What is an Autoresponder? An autoresponder automatically sends a message back to the sender of the incoming message to your POP box - say for example you were on holiday, the autoresponder could be set to send the message - "thanks very much for your enquiry - i am away from the office at present but will deal with your enquiry on my return" - back to the sender of each message it recieves.
What are PHP and Perl? These are all various forms of web page authoring or ways to get things to happen on your site. They are more advanced than basic web page writing but if you are going to learn any of them or have your site designed by an agency they are important to have as available We can install PHP and perl scripts for you.
What is a sub domain? You may have seen a domain name like this clients.amber-studios.co.uk this a web site within a web site. You simply add a word or words before the main domain name, put a dot and you have another website complete with its own features, email and more. This is handy if you intend to have members areas or various departments to your site. 5 Sub domains come free with each package but we do have to set them up so let us know what you require.
What is DNS? DNS are what a web domain name attaches to and shows the web site within that web space. A domain name requires these to function. If you were to move a web site from one host to another then you need to tell the old host the new DNS - they then attach the new DNS to the domain name and a short time later the web site will show at its new web space.
What is MySQL? MySQL is a type of SQL database management. A database is an organized collection of information that a computer uses to select and display data. Databases can help organize and enhance your site content. Sites with dynamic pages and/or shopping cart software often need an underlying database structure
