FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a web site?
A web site is a collection of web pages. In other words,
it is like an electronic catalogue which describes your company,
its products, services, special offers and lots more. We at
Webvision specialise
in designing web sites.
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Why have a web site?
A web site helps you to promote you and your organisation
to the whole world! Your customers can locate you from
any country and get all the necessary details online.
It is probably the cheapest source of advertising your product
or service to a large audience. You can portray your information
and make it available all the time, with graphics, animations,
sound, colour etc.
Having your own website and domain name also portrays a positive
and professional image to your business.
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What
is web designing?
Web
designing is the process of creating a website with the addition
of text and graphics. Web designing is accomplished through
html editors, photo/graphic editing software and through the
use of web templates. Undoubtedly, web templates have become
popular on the net, but the disadvantages is due to the limitations
in customising your website according to your needs.
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How
easy is it to get my website designed by Webvision?
It
is actually very easy to get your website designed by Webvision.
Click here to find out more.
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What is a domain name?
A domain name tells people (and the computers they
use) how to find your homepage on the Internet. More>>
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Which
name should I go for, .com .org .biz .info .net or .lk?
Generally, companies with offices and trade relationships
worldwide prefer the .com domain name. It projects a global
image, but remains relatively anonymous in that it doesn't immediately
reveal your whereabouts.
.org refers to organisations, .biz - businesses,
.info - information, and .net to networks.
On the other hand, if you want your business to portray a Sri
Lankan presence, you can go for a .lk domain. For more
information on .lk domains visit the Sri Lanka Domain Registry
at www.nic.lk
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Why
do I need a domain name?
There are many good reasons for registering a domain
name. If you have a business, your customers will look for
you using your trading name. By registering your domain name,
you make it easy for your customers to find your products
and services.
Once registered, a name cannot be duplicated. It is yours forever,
provided you continue to pay your annual registration fees!
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How
much will my domain name cost me?
At Webvision you pay an annual fee of Rs. 1,000 for
a .com .org .biz .info .net. domain. Read
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OK, I've bought my name, what can I do with it?
Publish your website for the whole world to see! Now
you can project a professional image of your company with
new e-mail addresses using your domain name! For example,
you could have all your staff members have their own e-mail
addresses with theirnames@yourdomain.com etc.
This looks great on letterheads, visiting cards and adverts.
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1.
What is web hosting?
Web
hosting is the process of storing your files that are residing
on your PC to a server that is connected to the world wide
web.
2.
I have designed my web site. How do I get it on the net?
Once
you have designed your site, you have to upload your files to
a server. When you get a web hosting
account from Webvision, you will be given a ftp account to accomplish
it.
3.
How much of space do I need on the server?
This
depends on how complex your website is. Well developed web pages
are generally very small in size since each page is optimized
for fast loading. If your images have been compressed properly,
you could host an entire website within 5MB of space.
4.
How do I "upload" my files to the server?
The
process of transferring your files to a server through a modem
is referred as uploading. When you get a web
hosting account from Webvision, you will be given a ftp
account with a username and password. Once you receive these
details, you can transfer your files from any html editor or
by using the Internet Explorer browser to drag and drop your
files to the server.
5. Do you support PHP/MySQL?
Yes,
through Webvision you can host "dynamic" pages using
the PHP language and the MySQL database. If you are not familiar
with MySQL, there's an easy-to-use interface called phpMyAdmin
available with most of our hosting accounts.
6.
Can I try before I buy my web hosting account?
Once
you purchase a domain from Webvision, you will be entitled
for 30 days trial hosting of 10 MB. So you can test our efficiency
and customer support before you make your decision.
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What
methods of payment do you accept?
You
can (1) pay through a crossed cheque in favour of “Webvision
Sri Lanka”, (2) make a telegraphic transfer /wire transfer through
your bank (3) or simply deposit cash direct into our bank account.
Please contact us for our bank details.
How
do you charge for web designing/hosting etc.?
To view our charges, please visit our
rates page.
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