Internet Solutions

There are several steps involved in creating an internet solution, and many things to consider.
This guide provides an overview of what is required for an internet solution.

Domain Names

A domain name provides a reserved address on the internet. Unless your solution is going to be accessed as a sub-domain, or as a sub-directory on another domain, then your solution needs a domain name.
Your domain name might be your company name, or a name of a product or service that you offer. You might also be interested in a top-level domain like a .com or .net if you are a business. You may also be interested in country specific domains if you have a prescense in that country, for example .com.au, or .co.nz.
To protect your brand and your business, you may wish to reserve multiple domain names.

Hosting

When choosing your hosting, you need to consider if you just want email hosting or if you would like web hosting.

Email Hosting

Email hosting is a limited form of hosting. Email hosting simply enables you to create and manage email accounts, and send and receive emails. Email hosting does not provide any storage space for files, such as documents or web pages.

Website Hosting

Web site hosting includes everything provided in Email Hosting, but also allows the hosting of files, such as documents and web pages. Web Hosting also provides a web server functionality which allows the serving of web pages to a web browser.

Hosting Considerations

Once you have decided on which type of hosting you require, you should then consider what other features are required for your hosting. How much disk space do you need?
How much bandwidth?
Does your website require dynamic programming language or a database?
What upgrade capabilities will you need in the future?


Next, you need to determine your web site type.