1. What is the Internet?

The Internet is a network of networks, linking computers to computers sharing the TCP/IP protocols. Each runs software to provide or "serve" information and/or to access and view information. The Internet is the transport vehicle for the information stored in files or documents on another computer. It can be compared to an international communications utility servicing computers. It is sometimes compared to a giant international plumbing system. The Internet itself does not contain information. It is a slight misstatement to say a "document was found on the Internet." It would be more correct to say it was found through or using the Internet. What it was found in (or on) is one of the computers linked to the Internet.

Computers on the Internet may use one or all of the following Internet services:

• Electronic mail (e-mail). Permits you to send and receive mail.
  
• Telnet or remote login. Permits your computer to log onto another computer and use it as if you were there.
• FTP or File Transfer Protocol. Allows your computer to rapidly retrieve complex files intact from a remote computer and view or save them on your computer.
• Gopher. An early, text-only method for accessing internet documents. Gopher has been almost entirely subsumed in the World Wide Web, but you may still find gopher documents linked to in web pages.
• The World Wide Web (WWW or "the Web"). The largest, fastest growing activity on the Internet.
• RSS readers, interpeting XML in a way analogous to how browsers interpret HTML (see below).

2. What is the difference between a dynamic and a static web site?

Similarly, once a static website has been published it too will not change until the next edition; whenever the webmaster or someone familiar with HTML, or flash edits the content. A dynamic website on the other hand uses programming in addition to the layout to not only allow the the flow of data in and out of the site but to make meaningful relationships with the data. For example an online business directory may allow local businesses to sign up and create profiles for their businesses. Visitors to the site may then search the directory based on their needs for example one may conduct a search for a laywer in their zip code who speaks Spanish or for a dance school in the area that offers tap dancing classes.

3. What kind of look should my website have?

It can have any type of look - but let's give you a suggestion. One thing should be considered while website designing that what kind and type of business is there. Think of the type of audience you're hoping to reach. You should choose your website according to your work. If you sell books on history, the chances are that your visitors won't be impressed by a psychedelic flashing backdrop. If you already have a company logo, you should really incorporate it into the site design - and that will help determine the look of the site. If you're starting from scratch, we can work on logo design for you. If you already have a company logo, you should really incorporate it into the site design - and that will help determine the look of the site. If you're starting from scratch, we can work on logo design for you.

4. Why Not Have your own Website?

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5. Why get a Web Site? The Advantages of a Business Web Site

You may ask yourself, "Why Get a Web Site? Why do I need a web site ... I already have a good customer brochure." With an internet site, your product or service is accessible globally, to prospective customers 24 hours, 365 days a year. More and more people these days are using the internet as a first post of call because of its convenience and to save time. Customers and the general public almost expect that a company has a web site. If people want information on a product or service, they are now saying, "I think they have a web site, I'll check that out first." Because web-sites are quicker, easier and more cost-effective to update than print based media; therefore, you can have pictures, details and prices of your products and services, the very latest company information, or maps indicating the location of your school on your web-site. A web-site can play an integral part of your school promotional and marketing strategy. It also makes a powerful statement about your business, showing that you have planned for the future by securing your on-line presence today.

6. Why is it so important for your business to have a website?

The Top 10 Advantages of having a website are :

1.--You can publicise your business, service or products to millions of potential customers. Having a website can increase your sales.

2.--You can update your website with your latest news or prices much easier and cheaper than print based media. A website can save you a lot of money in communication and administration costs.

3.--You can link your website with your other advertising campaigns therefore creating brand awareness.

4.--Your business can advertise and publicise on the internet 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

5.--Your business now has an extra outlet for taking orders.

6.--Websites are easier and cheaper to change / update, than conventional print based media.

7.--You can compete with other companies in your market area.

8.--You can now place your website address on your business card to enhance your image.

9.--Websites make it easier for customers to do business with you. These customers can be global or local.

10.--You can use your website to network with other companies and build better business relationships, locally and around the world.