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Web Hosting Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Web Site?
A web site is a location on the World Wide Web that is used to present information about a business, hobby, etc. It is a site of one or more pages on the Internet, at which everyone in the world can view the information posted. Each site is owned and managed by an individual, company, or organization.

What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is the Internet address. Think of the domain name as the Internet address at which people can view information, products, etc., on-line. In the beginning, the (.com) was used for commercial businesses, the (.net) for networking and technology companies, and the (.org) for non-profit organizations. However, with the advent of businesses buying names with all three extensions, the suffixes have merged. In addition, the Internet address and e-mail accounts may also be used with the domain name. For example: info@yourcompanyname.com.

Why do I need a Web site?
In the past, when a person needed to find information about a business, he/she may have gone to the yellow pages. That may not be the case now. Today, the Internet is used to find information about everything from researching a paper, to getting insurance quotes, to buying groceries. It is quick, easy, and thorough! Even those that prefer to purchase products off-line may do the research first through the Internet. Having a web site has become a necessity for commercial businesses, non-profit organizations, educational resources, governmental agencies, and much more in order to get the information about products and services to the public.

What will a web site do for me?
A web site provides limitless incentives for you and/or your business, including:

Selling your products and/or services.
Sharing your creativity or information.
Keeping your customers informed of the changes in your business.
Receiving interactive feedback from your visitors, providing support.
Sharing files and data.

This is only a small portion of what a web site can provide for you and/or your business. A web site provides the world access to the information posted, 24 hours a day. Although your business may be closed while you are sleeping, the web site will continue to work for you!

How does a web site work?
A web site is simply a group of pages (also known as files) placed on our computers (actually called a Web server) that are connected to the Internet. When someone accesses your web site, he/she is actually connecting to the HyperUSA computer. When the visitor types in your web site domain name on his/her computer, our Web server will simply show the visitor your web site's files. Showing these files to each person requesting the information requires unbelievable speed that most computers cannot access. Through additional hardware and software, HyperUSA is able to provide the power and speed required to initiate a connection to all visitors searching for your web site. Web hosting is essential for you to enable Internet users access to your web page.

HyperUSA will lease web space to host your web site, or if you currently lease space from another provider, we can transfer your site to our server. Large organizations have benefited in the past from the increasing availability of information on the World Wide Web. With the recent growth of hosting services, all commercial, non-profit, small or large organizations, even personal web site owners may increase their opportunities by developing a site and placing it on the web. HyperUSA's creative team will either develop a site or update an existing site for you and host the site on our server for a minimum price. For more pricing information, please contact a HyperUSA representative at 888.999.6225.

What is a web host?
HyperUSA has established that you need a web server to show your web site to anyone. You have the capability of setting up the web server yourself, and some people choose to do so. However, this can be an extremely costly venture and most businesses do not want to spend the revenue for the equipment or acquire the in-house technical expertise. This is where a web host comes in.

Think of your business as being in a mall location. You pay a monthly rent to the owner and never have to worry about the maintenance or upkeep of the actual building. Each business owner runs the business, advertises, and decorates as he/she pleases, all at his/her expense. However, if the water line breaks in the bathroom, they call the owner who will repair it at no charge to the business. This is how a web host will work for you. You have the ability to build your site, decorate it as you please, and HyperUSA will maintain the web site for you or your business.

Why HyperUSA?
HyperUSA offers digital service which means faster connections and Carrier-class equipment. At HyperUSA, our experienced staff will utilize their expertise to provide you with communication solutions. With HyperUSA's creative staff, we have the capability to create, change, and host your web site, increasing the availability of your business to prospective buyers or information seekers. HyperUSA representatives maintain a constant focus on new innovations of the Internet, continuously increasing their knowledge of the ISP world. With HyperUSA, you have the opportunity to take your business or personal web site to a new level.

Where do I start?
First, choose a domain name that is right for you. You can review available domain names at http://hypersrs.hyperusa.com/cgi-bin/reg_system.cgi. From this address, you may also reserve that name for your business or personal use.

Next, choose which web hosting plan will work for you. If you plan to accept credit cards across the Internet, you will want to consider choosing a plan with the SSL server. This will allow a secure, encrypted transaction.

Then, create and build your site using most any of the popular software and web publishing tools available. It can be relatively easy with all of the capabilities available in today's Internet world. If you prefer that a HyperUSA representative build your web site, we have available graphic and html experts on staff in our Web Services department. You can contact a representative at 888.999.6225 who will lead you through the process.

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