Frequently Asked Web Services Questions

What is a domain name?
A domain name is a unique address that allows other computer users to find your website. A domain name also allows the creation of unique email addresses that allow people to send emails directly to the recipient. Most commonly in Australia domain names end in .com, .com.au, and .net. .net.au

What is a Website?
A website is a collection of pages containing pages of information that a company wants to be made publicly available to potential customers.

What is a Search Engine?
A Search Engine is designed to allow people to search the internet for information that is relevant to their needs. If you own a website it is important to ensure that the company that builds it does so in such a way that it appears high in relevant Search Results. Common search engines include Google, Yahoo and Bing.

What is SEO?
SEO is an abbreviation for Search Engine Optimisation. SEO is the process undertaken to increase the ranking of a web page in search engines such as Google and Yahoo. This process can take place either during the building of the site or afterwards. The importance of SEO is that when done right, it will drive more visitors to your page resulting in more business.

What is a Browser
A browser is a piece of software on your computer that allows you to view and search for web pages. Common browsers include Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

How can a website increase my business?
A website is like having a store front on the internet. These days, most people will use Google to find a product or service, which means that businesses without a website presence will miss out on numerous customer opportunities. Depending on your product or service, a website will potentially open up markets Australia wide or even Worldwide.