Domain Name
Your site will need a name to use for its address on the Internet.
If your business or organisation is International in scope, then a ".com" name will suffice.
GoDaddy.com is a domain name registrar. They sell .com/ .org/ .biz/ .net names.
- low cost names - around $13yr
- guaranteed renewal prices
- excellent customer support
- domain name search and management tools
If you are an Australian company, then a ".com.au" name may be more suitable. You will need to be a registered company or to have an ABN to be eligible for a ".com.au" name.
NetRegistry is an Australian company with very competatively priced domain names. For a .com.au or net.au name you will pay $44.95 for two years.
Hostess, a NetRegistry company, is offering a ".com.au" name for $20.95 for 2 years.
Recommended Domain Registry Partners
Hosting Options
The most economical hosting is via an external web hosting company. They offer various packages to suit your needs. Just like ISP's, there are many companies to choose from and you will need to carefully consider which features you require.
Features to consider include disk space, bandwidth, email accounts and mailboxes, virus and spam protection and 24/7 support.
Western Web Design will arrange to publish your site as part of the service.