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 Web Site
Hosting Services
 (Below is a brief list of some moderately priced eCommerce hosting providers and the services listed in their different packages)


BizLand.com
Charter Package $6.95/mo
$9.95 Setup Fee
Free Domain Registration
eBusiness Startup
I year contract


BlueHost Webhosting Solutions
Startup Package $6.95/mo
1 yr contract
Setup Fee??
Free Domain Registration
eBusiness Startup


Bravenet
Premium Package $8.95/mo
Free Domain Registration
No Setup Fee


FortuneCity
Personal Plan $9.95/mo
Domain Registration $8.95/yr
Upgradeable Packages Anytime
eBusiness Startup


InMotion Hosting
Power Package $9.95/mo
Setup Fee Free
w/1 yr contract
Free Domain Registration
eBusiness Startup/OsCommerce Shopping Cart


Yahoo Webhosting
Starter Package $8.96/mo
No yearly contract
Free Domain Registration
Setup Fee waived
eBusiness Startup
Upgradeable Packages Anytime


Web Hosting by iPower
Business Pro $7.95/mo
Setup Fee Free
w/1 yr contract
Free Domain Registration
eBusiness
Shopping Cart
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
   If you are a frequent web-surfer or have already looked up FAQs on the Glossary Page, which basically defines FAQs as a list of answers to the most often-asked questions at a particular Internet site. Good Internet etiquette or netiquette demands that you read the FAQs at a site before you e-mail or post any questions.

   Listed below you can read all of the most common questions asked regarding our services up-front, and hopefully, find what you're looking for, and jump right down the page to the answer with the question included. However, since our services are highly customized to meet your unique or specialized website needs, all the questions you might ask may not appear, especially if they are of a technical or marketing nature.


General Questions:


 Q. What is a Graphic Website Designer?
 A. Graphic website designers—or developers—plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They decide the most effective way of developing material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects, using a variety of methods such as color, font type, illustration, photography, animation, and various layout techniques. Graphic website designers develop the overall layout and production design of Website. Designers then present the completed design to their clients or art or creative director for approval. An increasing number of graphic designers also are publishing and hosting material for completed Internet Web pages.

 Q. Does gmj Info-Tech Services offer Domain Registration and/or Internet Website Hosting?
 A.  No. gmj Info-Tech Services does not offer Domain Registration and/or Internet Website Hosting. gmj Info-Tech Services will assist you in establishing your Web site's Domain Registration (the client will be responsible for all Domain Name Registration fees); after a comphensive analysis of your website project and predicated on the requirements necessary to make your site functional we can offer suggestions of potential Internet Hosting Providers that can provide those requirements (all the costs of the Hosting Services will be paid by client).

 Q. How do I check the availability of my Domain Name (this your address (URL) on the Internet?
A. Go to Network Solutions at www.networksolutions.com Type in the domain name you would like to use to see if it's available. Try different variations.

 Q. Can I register my Domain Name before I have selected a host provider?
A. If you wish to register your name before you have selected a host provider you must pay with a credit card to complete your registration at the InterNic site. Confirmation will come via e-Mail. $35.00/yr.

 Q. How do I get my website project started?
 A. The first step in developing a new website project is an initial conference with the potential client to determine the needs of the client, the message the website design or theme should portray, and its appeal to customers or users. gmj Info-Tech Services consider cognitive, cultural, physical, and social factors in planning and executing designs and formats for the target audience.

 Q. Is there a charge for the initial consultation?
A. The initial consultation is free. Before any Web design project can be evaluated, we need to determine what it will entail.

 Q. What topics are discussed, what questions will I be asked and what information do I need to make available to
GMJ Info-Tech Services before a formal project cost estimate can be generated?
A. Identifying the needs of consumers is becoming increasingly important for graphic website developers as the scope of their work continues to focus on creating corporate communication strategies in addition to technical design and layout work. Before any Web design project estimate is prepared, a comprehensive overview of the project must be evaluated.

Some questions asked include:
How many pages will need to be created?
Are there images and/or designs that need to be used, or will they be created as part of the project?
Are there formatting components that would require some specialized applications?
Is there content for the site, or will that be written by the designer?
Will there be any Flash, multimedia, programming or scripting required?
When do you expect the project completed? Are there scheduling deadlines that have to be met?
How much long-term maintenance is required?
Has the Domain Name selection and registration issues been addressed?
What do you want your Web site to do?
Has the selection of an Internet Host Provider been determined?

 Q. Is there a charge for the project cost estimate?
A. There is a standard charge of $50.00 for a project cost estimate, this charge will be waived if you agree to contract gmj Info-Tech Services to design, develop, produce and publish your Web Site Project, or renew your existing website maintenance agreement with
gmj Info-Tech Services.

 Q. Do I need all of the services and web site components listed on your web pages?
A. gmj Info-Tech Services will review your individual needs and customize a site to suit you, with only the features that are essential. The Web Site Project Estimate will incorporate all the necessary components required to successfully design, develop, produce and publish your envisioned Website .

 Q. After I have registered my Domain Name and selected an Internet Hosting Provider, what is the next stage in the my Web's development process?
A. Once you have selected an Internet Hosting Provider and after acceptance of the Web Site Project Estimate, the Project Webmaster will be continuing to gather relevant information in follow-up meetings with clients, creative or art directors, and by performing their own research.

 Q. How long will all of this take before my Website is published?
A. The Webmaster will continue to monitor the progress of your Website's design and development and provide you with periodic progress reports. See Website Construction Outline.

 Q. If I need additional content or resources to complete my Website can they be provided by gmj Info-Tech Services?
A. Complimenting our standard website design development, production and publishing services, we are affiliated with Joyce Photography, who could provide current digital photos or video formatting to add or enhance your Website and provide supplemental text content authoring, graphic data interpretation and editing. The utilization of any offerings from our affiliated members would be a separate albeit reasonable cost from our Web Site Project Estimate.

 Q. What if I already have an existing published Website that is in need of updates or improvements?
A. We can provide a Site Analysis Report for any published Website or Website Pages.





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