Web Hosting & DNS & SEO

When creating a new website, you will have a few questions about how it all works. You will need: 1/ a Domain Name (ie/ tracysdesigns.ca); 2/ a Host (who will place your website on a server); 3/ a Designer (who will design your website). I provide all of these services to make it much easier for you, and I am happy to explain anything you may not understand.

Web Hosting
I can set up your hosting for you for the low charge of $10/month. The hosting company I work with provides excellent service and is most importantly local. I have been working with this company and have hosted my own website with them for over 8 years and have had a very good experience with them. One of the most important things in business is finding people you can trust!

Domain Name Registration
It's very important to have the right domain name.
The right domain name is going to make it easier for all of your customers and contacts to find you online. Some tips for choosing a good domain name include:

1. Brainstorm 5 Top Keywords
2. Make the Domain Unique
3. Make it Easy to Type
4. Make it Easy to Remember
5. Keep the Name as Short as Possible
6. Reject Hyphens and Numbers
7. Avoid Copyright Infringement

If you would like to sart your search now, try: www.easywhois.com or www.namespro.ca You can confirm the availability of the domain you are looking for at one of these sites.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
If you are interested in coming up at the top of a page when someone does a search (ie/ using Google or other browsers), then you are looking for SEO. There are many things one can do to improve one's website ranking, and I know most of these tips. You can also enlist your website in Google Analytics and tweak your website based on the results you receive.