Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Question 1.   What is the meaning of (SEO)?

Answer:

Search Engine Optimization is the process of making your website easier to be located by search engines and web directories. Ebbswebs SEO Services

Question 2.   What is a Domain Name?.

Answer:

A Domain Names is simply a web address that points to another computer on the internet which is translated to a number this allows humans an easier way to find a web address eg: www.google.com = 146.34.223.5 ?.

Question 3.   How many Domain Names can I purchase?

Answer:

You can purchase as many Domain Names as you would like and they can be pointed to your current hosting account?

Question 4. How long is the registration term?

Answer:

Generally, domain names are purchased in one-year increments, but many registrars offer cost-reductions if longer terms are purchases - anywhere from 2 to 10 years.Be careful when registering for more than one year. There may be restrictions on your ability to transfer the domain name should the registrar give you poor service. Also, if the registrar goes out of business, your domain will be left unhosted.

Question 5.  How much does it cost to register a domain?

Answer:

The cost depends on the registrar your choose. Domain registrars may charge whatever fee they wish, but in general the price will range between $10.00 and $70.00 per year.
What domain extensions can I use?

While there are many geographical TLD's available (.UK, .SG, .CA etc.), their usage is generally restricted to citizens and businesses of that particular region. However, there are other, more general-usage domains available:

.COM - domains are used for general commercial or business purposes. However, it is accepted practice to use .COM for personal web sites as well

.NET - domains are primarily used to denote networked systems - be it a network of people, companies, organizations, or computers.

.ORG - are used by non-profit organizations, but can be used for personal homepages as well.

.EDU - domains are limited to accredited educational institutions only

.GOV - domains are reserved for use by government agencies.

Question  6. Are all registration agreements the same?

Answer:

Of course not! While it would be nice if a domain, once bought, was your forever, this is not necessarily the case - which is why careful shopping is essential. Be absolutely certain to research what you're getting before you pay. Many registrars reserve the right to revoke your domain if you use it for illegal purposes (such as spamming), or for any other practice deemed "unacceptable" by the registrar (which can mean trouble for an adult site). Be sure to find out exactly what the registrar in question finds "unacceptable" before signing.

Furthermore, some registrar contracts contain clauses that allow the registrar to delete your domain name and make changes to the registration agreement at any time, and for no apparent reason, the implication being that the domain name is owned by the registrar, not the applicant. The point is that every registrar needs to be researched carefully.

Question 7.   How do I put files in my account before my domain is active ?

Answer:

Normally to put files in your web space you use the following settings: Ftp server :ftp.yourdomain.com Username : username Password : your password This will only work if your domain name has.

Question 8.   What is FTP?

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FTP or File Transfer Protocol is the way in which you send your files (such as html, images.etc) are sent from your computer to the web server for the world to see. To use FTP, you must.