First, you'll need an address on the Internet. This is referred
to as a Domain Name. Names may be purchased ($15-35 annually)
through any accredited ICANN
registrar. After purchasing a domain name, a site will need to
be designed (CRB Designs provides this service for a one-time
fee based on the number of pages and functionality of the site),
and then obtain a hosting provider. Web site hosting usually involves
a monthly fee paid to the provider. Maintenance of the website
(adding products, pages, etc.) can either be done by the company
that designs your site or some savvy users will take on the maintenance
themselves. This reduces the residual payments, but requires knowledge
of HTML, JavaScript, etc.
If e-commerce is your goal, there are many options regarding
merchant accounts, credit card processing (bank and transaction
fees vary).
We would appreciate the chance to meet with you and to discuss
how we can help you meet your needs for a web presence. Contact
a Personal Client Representative to schedule
your appointment.
