Based on Frequently Asked Questions

 Domain Name

• is the address of a particular website. Domain names must be unique and must be registered with an accredited internet agency. We use Name Secure.
• For example ....yourname.com....
• Why would I want my own domain?

 eCommerce

• buying and selling products on the internet often using a shopping cart system.
• While we can provide you with eCommerce ability on your site, (an order form or shopping cart) you will have to market yourself and your website products in an active and enthusiastic manner. (see Marketing).

 Encryption

• a method of converting data into a code that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people.
• We use this method in our shopping cart ( a custom site option) but only on the final checkout form which is where you would enter sensitive information.. We feel that using a security system on the product pages is unnecessary and slows the page loading time down. As a further security measure, no personal information of any kind is stored on our server.

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 Home Page

• the first page presented when an address is typed in to a browser. This should say who you are and what you do. It is the first impression a visitor will receive.
• While we are capable of using "bells and whistles", animations etc, we prefer a simpler format to present your artwork in an elegant and classy manner and to speed load times..

 Host

• The computer/server where your website resides.

 Hosting

• a service offered, in this case by Paintwebs, which houses and maintains your website. You may host with your own ISP.

 Marketing

• A method of promoting yourself, your ideas and your products. Make sure your URL (your website address) is on your business card, your pattern packet header or front page, and every piece of stationery that leaves your place of business. Hand out flyers at classes and seminars, give free demonstrations and hand out flyers. Subscribe to mailing lists and participate actively. Do color print outs of your webpages and carry a "color catalog" with you everywhere you go. Get people used to ordering online from you. This is your responsibility.

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 Pop 3 Mailbox

• Post Office Protocol - used to retrieve messages from a server. Can be a complex procedure for some users.
• An alternative is to have mail from your website forwarded to your current email address.
• Aol accounts are not Pop 3 capable. However, Outlook Express can be configured to work with your AOL connection, or you may use a forwarder.

 Reciprocal Links

• refers to links between websites whose owners have agreed to provide a link to each other's sites. Has gained popularity due to ratings by search engines and directories, however, over-linking can lead to being banned from search engines.

 Search Engine

• card catalogs for the internet. It is becoming increasingly difficult for a small business website owner to be listed. We will submit your website to 12 search engines but cannot guarantee a listing or your position in a listing. Most search engines have now been programmed to ignore websites listed on free hosts. Sub domains cannot be submitted to a search engine, but the parent website (Paintwebs) has been submitted and is listed.
• As a painting gateway member you will receive the benefit of Paintwebs seach engine listing and rating.

 Site testing

• refers to the short period of time before publishing or going public with the website. This is the time for you to check your site to ensure it says what you want it to say.

 Security

• a system using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to manage message transmission on the internet. Transmission of forms will be encrypted. We use this method only on our final submission form and not on the product pages in our shopping cart. (A custom site option).

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 Sub Domain

• not a top level domain name. Shares website hosting with a top level name.
• For example .....yourname.paintwebs.com
• Main advantage being lower monthly hosting fees.

 URL

• Your website address - yourname.com
• or
• yourname.paintwebs.com

 Web Designer/Developer

• The Designer provides the overall appearence and navigational elements of your website.
• The Developer provides the programming and architecture of the website.
• You provide the content.

 Webkeeper

• This is the individual who maintains the content of your website, providing updates and fixing problems that may occur. Billing will be mailed by your webkeeper. From time to time a server will "go down" - there is nothing we can do except notify the technicians who maintain the servers. However, please notify us so that we may notify the engineers as quickly as possible.

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